Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aluminum Altruism

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the value of recycling. They consider the importance of giving back to their school community. They calculate their earnings using multiplication and addition.
Lesson Plan
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The Flat Stanley Project

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book Flat Stanley. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This lesson includes ideas such as using recycled paper to make a "paper pal."
Worksheet
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Purse and Contents

For Students Pre-K - K
In this identifying items that belong in a purse worksheet, students observe and color a bottle of nail polish, lipstick, a cell phone, ring and purse. Students color six items.
Lesson Plan
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Disaster Relief - You Can Count On Me!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice stewardship. In this service learning lesson plan, students respond to those in need after a natural disaster as they investigate philanthropy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

5th Grade Reading Test

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 reading quiz, 5th graders complete a 27 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 reading concepts. Answers may be submitted on-line.
Worksheet
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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this literature quiz, students complete a ten question multiple choice assessment about the book Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.
Lesson Plan
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Interactive Heart Rate Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students perform various cardiovascular activities, then complete a worksheet that records their target heart rate.
Interactive
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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Mixed

For Students 5th - 7th
In this phrasal verbs activity, students check their understanding of various phrasal by chosing the answer that best completes each sentence.
Activity
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Job Jar

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students choose a chore from the Job Jar. In this art lesson students select a folded piece of paper from the Job Jar. A monetary value is attached to the job as well. When the job is completed it is recorded on a chore chart.
Lesson Plan
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Reno's Dilemma

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explain proportions as it relates to principle and interest. They use proportions to explain relationships and analyze relationships by identifying patterns.
Activity
Other

Economic Awareness Council: Ben Knows $: Money Smart Activities for Kids [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 8th
It is never to early to begin saving money. Use this printable workbook to help young students learn concepts like the difference between want and need, the difference between saving and spending, what banks do, and how to budget to...
Website
Other

In Charge: Financial Literacy for Kids

For Students K - 1st
The following lessons provide guidance, lesson plans, and activities for teachers interested in introducing financial literacy concepts to students in grades K-6.
Interactive
Other

Rich Kid Smart Kid: Ima's Dream

For Students K - 1st
Animated learning games for students in all grades K-12, teaches them about basic finance, how to save, give and invest.
Unit Plan
Other

Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Kids

For Students K - 1st
Mini learning modules that teach kids about money and its worth. Students also learn how to set financial goals during these interactive activities.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Kid in a Candy Store

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Tommy who needs to get a job in order to save money for a new skateboard. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
Other

Biz Kids: Break the Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive game, you are a worker at a community bank, helping customers get good loans and save for their future. However, the terrible Mr. Boar and his clerks from a payday loan company have infiltrated your bank! Rally the...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life Managing Money: Spending and Saving

For Students 3rd - 8th
It is important for kids to learn how to manage their own money. This section of It's My Life-Managing Money focuses on spending and saving. Additional topics including money goals, expenses, savings, budgeting, and money tips are listed...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Top Questions Kids Ask About Money & Answers Better Money Habits

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How to turn uncomfortable questions into an opportunity to teach kids about money. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.
Activity
Other

At Home With Math: Activities for Parents and Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
These ten math activities encourage parents and their children ages 5-11 to work with math in the context of everyday activities like taking turns, saving money, or getting somewhere on time.
Website
Other

Ndsu Extension Service: Kids & Money Newsletter

For Students 9th - 10th
A newsletter for young people and their parents about managing money.
Interactive
Other

Wells Fargo: Hands on Banking: Elementary School Course

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning game for younger students in a lesson in economics in which students learn about banking, saving, budgeting, and money.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: We Are Consumers and Producers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan is geared toward beginning economics concepts. "In this lesson you are going to learn more about how you and others are consumers and producers."
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Banks, Bankers, Banking

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is a simulation of opening a bank. Learners are assigned various roles to play within the banking business. Students learn about the role banks play in a market economy.