Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Clickety Clack, Let's Keep Track!
This lesson plan will show students the importance of keeping track of their savings.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buying on Credit Video and Quiz
Video [3:28] and quiz on the concept of buying on credit.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Big Banks, Piggy Banks
When choosing a place to put their money, people consider how safe there money will be, how easy it is to access, and whether it will earn more money. Students explore how well different savings places achieve these objectives. This...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Q T Pi Fashions Learning About Credit Card Use
Credit cards are convenient, user-friendly, and at times dangerous. In this activity, students learn the joys and dangers of using credit as they help Credit, the main character in this activity, solve her credit problems.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Show Me the Money!
Students will investigate unforeseen costs of car loans and/or house loans. They will then evaluate the economics of decision making, the ramifications of their choices, and options available to them. Students will compute costs and...
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills for Life: Road Trip to Savings
Arcade-style game introduces young learners to concepts of saving, spending, needs, and wants. Players have to keep their cars on the road by allocating their spending between needs (car insurance and gas) and wants.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Corporation: Income Statement Case Study
This case study uses information from the Disney company to reinforce knowledge about corporation income statements. Additional activities in this case require Internet research.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Money Matters: Where Does It Go?
For this project young scholars will utilize math and reasoning skills to develop a personal budget. By weighing their expenses as "wants" vs. "needs," students will develop management skills and learn the importance of getting the most...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Does That Car Really Cost?
In order for students to grasp the total cost of their dream car, students must be aware of the hidden costs of a vehicle. This instructional activity will teach students to shop for insurance and a deductible which fits their budget....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Scents Able Solution
Students will use a variety of math operations to create a flower bouquet within a budget. This lesson plan was created by exemplary Alabama Math Teachers through the AMSTI project.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What's the Real Cost of That Car?
This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. A project requiring research, critical thinking and complex decision-making about factoring all the costs of purchasing a large ticket item - a car.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Campaign Finance (Lesson Plan)
A lesson that takes students through the process of examining the finances of political campaigns. They will review internal documents to determine if wealthy contributors buy government influence, assess the pros and cons of campaign...
Other
Puertorico Guide: Puerto Rico: Economy
A look at the economy of Puerto Rico from earliest colonial times to modern day, from dependence on agriculture to diversification into tourism and finances.
IMDb
Im Db: Biography of John Ringling North
John Ringling North, a native of Baraboo, Wisconsin, was the nephew of John Ringling, one of the founders of the original Ringling Brothers Circus. He managed the circus and its finances for twenty years, beginning in 1947. A brief...
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Jobs and Income
Practice what you learned about earning money and job skills. Play either in Test Mode or Game Mode to review basic money management skills.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Establish an Emergency Savings Fund Better Money Habits
An emergency fund is an important part of your financial picture. Learn how much you need and how to get started. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.