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How Many Ways?

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students estimate the amount of money they have in groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes. In this money lesson plan, students then count up the amounts they have and exchange money amounts.
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Five Dollars

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders catch and throw balls at all levels high, medium, and low while counting their points up from the balls that they catch. They are asked the skills that they have already explored in softball from the previous class. ...
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Ponzi? An April Fool's Day History and Economics Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics lesson, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Learners invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme works...
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How Can Big Business Make Money From Tariffs?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the rise of big business in the United States. In this economics lesson, students investigate the impact of tariffs on businesses. Students also investigate the impact that incentives have on special...
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Place Value Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use place value structure to construct and compare numbers that are up to the ten thousands. In this place value lesson plan, 4th graders explain and discuss numbers that are greatest in size according to the place of the...
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No Food, No Money, No Job: What to Do?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students research the Civilian Conservation Corps and create an advertisement that might have promoted it.
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More for my Money

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion...
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Mount Everest History Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore Mount Everest. In this exploration lesson, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Students then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills activity.
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Investing: Reflect? Lesson 7

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of investing.  In this investment lesson, students discuss the best way to invest money.  Students then write essays, taking two seperate points of view. 
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Looking at Labor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore reasons why some jobs are more respected than others. In this jobs lesson plan, students are split into teams and discuss why some jobs are more respected, and are better paid than other jobs in society.
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Introduction To Markets - Lesson Plan: 1 X 1 Hour Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the concept of a market. They determine the different purposes of buyers and sellers. They look at the utility of an item and how the value for money affects the decision making of consumers.
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Farmworkers and the Union: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the role of labor unions. In this labor union lesson, students watch "Viva la Causa" and discuss the working conditions that led farm workers to strike. Students also read a handout regarding labor unions and share their...
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Stitching Truth Lesson One: What is Civil Society?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create a working definition of civil society.  In this US History lesson, 9th graders create a list of terms that help make up the term civil society.  Students examine the case study of life in Pinochet's Chile.
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Discovering Math Concepts in Business Mathematics, Economics, and Finance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Explore the concept of money and research its origin. There are many concepts related to business math, thusly, there are many formulas used to make calculations around money. Exchange rates of money in different countries, interest,...
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Dollar Word

For Teachers K
Students review the value of coins prior to adding up values to equal one dollar. Letters of the alphabet are assigned monetary values and students use calculators to add up the value of a word. Students work with a partner to try and...
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A Way to Wealth: Understanding Interest and Investments

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Money motivates! Help young bankers understand how math plays a part in investing. Give learners math practice while instilling real-world financial literacy skills.
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Consumer Borrowing and Spending

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Credit can be confusing for teens, some of whom are already using credit cards. Clear up misconceptions with this group research activity which has a solid outline with a lot of room to adjust to your needs and resources. Groups are...
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Basic Needs of Living Things - Lesson One

For Teachers 4th
An interesting way of teaching about basic needs of different organisms awaits your fourth graders. Pupils take part in class discussions and demonstrations which should lead to a greater understanding of how to determine basic needs. As...
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ESL Lesson - Letters of the Alphabet

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students visually represent information by using magnetic letters of the alphabet and understand and use technical vocabulary. They are able to repeat the name of the letters and sing the "Alphabet Song". They show what they have learned...
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Counting Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
In whole group practice, children count together and identify how many objects are drawn on butcher paper, increasing the number when they have achieved fluency. In pairs, they count manipulatives. They then copy series of numbers from...
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Making Money

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
From evaluating the current employment market to building a resume, pupils are introduced to the wide and varied elements of career planning. 
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Rookie Lesson Module — Financial Football

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Score a touchdown with an exciting game of financial football! Middle schoolers choose their favorite teams and play a virtual game of football as they answer various questions about economics.
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Hall of Fame Lesson Module — Financial Football

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Kick off an engaging review on personal finance with an online football game. Financial Football incorporates both football strategies and economic knowledge in an interactive format, allowing future CFOs to answer a variety of...
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Lottery

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Take a chance on raising money. Learners calculate probabilities to determine whether a lottery is a good way to raise money. Pupils determine the number of combinations of choosing two numbers between one and six. Using the sample...

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