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Take Time to Save Now

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Students brainstorm reasons to save money, investigate impact of saving regularly using interactive, on-line calculators, explain how compounding interest affects savings, explore different strategies for saving money, and write personal financial goals.

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budgeting, saving money, money

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budgeting, money, savings, math
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Resource Details

Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Technology
Calculator

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