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Using My Money Wisely

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the costs and benefits of spending and saving their money. They identify a decision-making process to money decisions. They also examine their opportunity costs.
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The Magic Pot

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
The Magic Pot by Patricia Coombs is the theme of this multidisciplinary lesson plan. Early readers first take part in a read aloud and grand conversation about the story's details. Then, they get to work practicing their skills in...
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Investing for the Future

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders perform basic calculations for saving and investment strategies. they simulate the investment of $1,000 in the stock market and savings account. they determine which pays the greater dividend.
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FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE LENDING.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the role of banks, lending and their services. In this analysis lesson, students learn about savings, checking accounts and lending and the importance of banks as financial intermediaries.
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Saving Strawberry Farm

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore U.S. History by analyzing the Great Depression. For this economic instability lesson, students read fictitious accounts of a farm dealing with the loss of a Strawberry Farm and discuss the reasons behind the loss....
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Math on a Roll

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students practice various math skills using a polyhedral die. In this dice game lesson plan, students practice multiplication, addition, place value, and money using games. Standard dice may be used instead of a polyhedral die with...
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A Trip to the Toy Store

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize and identify the value of a penny, nickel and dime. They spend play money in a simulated toy store and match their coins to the purchase price of a toy of their choice.
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A Rooster and a Bean Seed

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study exchange and how it has different forms. In this money management instructional activity, students are able to learn how goods and services work by completing worksheets, activities, essay questions and assessments provided.
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Investing: Reflect? Lesson 7

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's never too early to start saving for retirement. In fact, the earlier one starts, the better! Use this retirement planning activity to teach the importance of a retirement strategy and why to start at a young age. 
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Could It Happen Again?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The final lesson plan in a series of six about the Great Depression focuses on the Federal Reserve's role in stabilizing the economy.
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Credit Reports—and You Thought Your Report Card Was Important

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Get the facts about credit and take a close look at what factors into a consumer credit report with this fantastic lesson. Your pupils will read informational texts, read sample financial documents, and discuss the advantages...
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Hurricanes: An Environment of Concern

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study hurricanes and research the damage done by hurricane Katrina.  In this environment investigative lesson students divide into groups and complete a given assignment. 
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Middle schoolers investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money...
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Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a monthly budget. In this finances lesson, students learn the terms budget, income and expenses. Students create a monthly spending plan and keep track of what they make and spend for the next 30 days. When complete,...
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A Lesson to Accompany "Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of a Paper Money Economy"

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the role of money in the colonial economy. In this colonial economy lesson, students participate in a trading activity, read the booklet "Benjamin Franklin and the Birth of a Paper Money Economy," participate in an...
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Rag Coat Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discover ways to help those in need within their community. In this early childhood lesson plan, students gather clothing donations for use in a fundraiser for their community shelter. Students also create posters to advertise...
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Pat Brisson's Benny's Pennies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners listen to the book, "Benny's Pennies" and conduct math and language arts lessons to go along with the book. They demonstrate their ability to count pennies, understand proper sequence, and rewrite a story using different...
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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders practice using money in everyday situations. They use their addition and subtraction skills as they work in cooperative groups to solve problems involving decimals.
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The REAL Cost of College

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the cost of college and how to plan and save. In this money management lesson students do research on the cost of college, learn about making financial choices, earning, spending, saving, investing and how they apply to...
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Thinking About Money

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of a personal budget. In this philanthropy lesson, students use a Venn diagram to compare 2 stories in which the main characters spend money in different ways.
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Can I Afford This Apartment?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson plan, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.
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COULD YOU START A BUSINESS?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn how a business starts and finds financial independence. In this activity, students learn the struggle of financial management, the costs of running a business and how to keep a budget.
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Moving Out

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