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Council for Economic Education

You Can Bank On This! (Part 3)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use a chart to show how gaining interest is a beneficial part of having a savings account. In this banking lesson plan, students also learn about the workings of an ATM and a checking account.
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Combien co¿¿te?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students engage in conversation using the target vocabulary and grammar structure while discussing prices in euro. They also engage in listening and writing skills related to these topics. Finally, students identify and analyze the...
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Computation and Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read "Moosey Saves Money" and use mental math to determine if Moosey is saving any money. For this math computation and estimation lesson, students discuss the story in relation to saving money, recording in their math journal....
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Math: Afffordability of Food

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine food costs in various countries. Using the currency of various countries, they calculate the cost of food and then transfer it into dollars. Students also discuss related topics such as the effects of technology on diet.
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I'm Out of Here

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a travel budget. For this budget lesson, students research vacation destinations. Working independently, students research destinations on the Internet and construct a budget for the vacation.  Resources provided.
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Division With Remainders Word and Application Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this division worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which two digit numbers are divided by one digit with remainders. Students complete word problems with division and also calculate money (English pounds and pence) amounts. This...
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Mixed Operations Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mixed applications word problems worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which the necessary operation is determined and the answer calculated. Note: Vocabulary, money system and measurement are standard for students in England.
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Reserve Requirements and the Multiplier

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students learn how the Federal Reserve limits the growth of the money supply. They read an article and answer 9 questions included in the reading designed to help them better understand the calculations used...
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Undercounting Unemployment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine what defines unemployment numbers in the United States. In this economic data lesson, students complete worksheets, watch a video, and have a class debate in order to understand how the U.S. defines and comes up with...
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Find Fractions of Numbers

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fractions of numbers activity, students solve 18 problems in which a fractional part of a number is calculated. Example: Find five tenths of 250. All numbers are multiples of ten. Students also find fractional parts of money...
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Banking Services

For Students 6th - 7th
In this banking services worksheet, students complete the page packet of activities to identify banking services and answer related questions.
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IRA RMD Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students work with percents and RMD as it relates to a retirement account. They calculate how much money is taken out of an IRA based on 10% of the total amount. This worksheet contains 1 problem and an...
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Moving Out

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars determine their cost of living.  In this determining their cost of living lesson plan, students think of ten necessary things they would need if they moved out of their parents house.  Young scholars research the...
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Financial Planning

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students research possible careers. They determine typical starting income for the career. Using collected information, students develop a budget for their starting income. Students consider car payments and research the process of...
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"Pigs Will Be Pigs" by Amy Axelrod

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students add, subtract, and multiply amounts of money.
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Jesse's Ice Cream Stand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover ways to earn money through business. They explain how to calculate profit using an income statement and evaluate the best price to scoop size combination for profit. They discuss business opportunities for teens.
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Sums With 9

For Teachers 1st
In this sums with nine worksheet, 1st graders calculate the sums of nine in ten sets of red dots, calculate the answers to twenty five addition equations.
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Tobacco Math

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how much money they can save by not smoking.
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2002 Memorabilia and Mascots

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students calculate costs and determine change in scenarios where they buy 2002 Olympic Winter Game memorabilia for themselves, family and friends.
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ICT Activity 17

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a spreadsheet for the first time. They work on a selected environmental issues as their theme. Students prepare costs or income for an event that raises money for an environmental issue. They use the costs and income...
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What's the Cost?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider what things cost 150 years ago and what those costs would be in today's money. They compare costs and services between the 1850s and today to find out if things are cheaper or more expensive today, in inflation-adjusted...
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Continuous Probability Distributions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students practice continuous probability distributions. In this probability lesson, students calculate probability, use probability functions, and use rectangular distribution.
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State Assisted Capitalism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss a the places to gain financial help when starting a business. With a partner, they calculate the amount of interest and the total amount being paid back. they brainstorm a list of things the government can do to help...
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Waste Audit

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of mental math. They perform calculations as following: recognizing a half, three quarters, and tenths. Students are also challenged to extend skills to making...

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