Lesson Plan
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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...
Interactive
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Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meaning

For Students 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, 5th graders choose the correct word to complete 8 sentences, with immediate online feedback.
Interactive
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Beginning Sentence Completion: 23

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blank for 1 word in a sentence about time. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Lesson Plan
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Pop Culture and Art

For Teachers 6th
Learn about American pop culture, art, and the social voice that art can convey. The class discusses the life and art of Barton Benes, views his piece Reliquarium, then discusses what they see and feel when they view his work. Make sure...
Lesson Plan
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Factors To Consider When Looking For Housing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss their housing options and factors which affect housing costs. Using the newspaper as a resource, students compare and contrast the prices of housing options. Working with partners, students compare and contrast their...
Worksheet
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Vivid Words

For Students 6th - 9th
In this vocabulary and word study instructional activity, students explore the use of vivid words as they complete 8 fill in the blank questions. Students may also complete the challenge question at the bottom of the sheet.
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Fun with Plants Flower Power

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students understand the parts of the flower. In this flower lesson, students perform experiments to see where seeds come from. Students complete a data sheet about the experiment. Students understand the terms pistil and stamen.
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Flower Power

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore parts of the flower. In this plant biology instructional activity, students dissect flowers and identify how the seeds are formed. Students take a nature walk to pick flowers for future dissections.
Worksheet
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Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
For this ESL vocabulary building worksheet, students read 10 sentences that have a word or phrase omitted. Students select the correct answer from 4 similar choices.
Worksheet
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Real Estate Agent

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this occupation activity, students read a paragraph about a real estate agent named Margaret. They then answer 5 true or false questions about the paragraph. Finally, students write a paragraph explaining what Margaret should do if a...
Lesson Plan
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine how they will finance their postsecondary education. For this student loan lesson, students create spreadsheets that help them budget their first year of college. Students identify methods to fund the budgets and...
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Renting an Apartment or House

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for renting or leasing an apartment or house. Learn what you will need and what you should do before renting.
Unit Plan
BusinessSpanish.com

Alquilando Un Lugar: Renting a Place

For Students 9th - 10th
A very resourceful tool in providing students practice in Spanish reading comprehension. Read the dialogue between the agent and the tenant and answer the questions that follow to determine how well you understood.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Buying vs. Renting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has an introduction to the factors involved in the decision to rent or purchase housing. The site discusses space needs, lifestyle, financing options, tax benefits, and more.
Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information: Homes and Mortgages

For Students 9th - 10th
What consumers need to know about one of life's biggest financial decisions, buying or renting a home.
Unit Plan
Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Budgeting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lessons and activities to teach students about creating and living within a budget.