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Budgeting-It Is For Everyone

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Students complete a simulation designed to show them the importance of budgeting and avoiding living paycheck to paycheck.

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budgeting

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budgeting, paycheck, math
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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