Federal Reserve Bank
The Car Deal Package
Buying a car is no easy task, and can have major long-term consequences if done without proper financial knowledge. Ensure your learners are prepared with the information and criteria for comparing different car deals and signing contracts.
Curated OER
Ford's Revolution
Industrialization and mechanization of products such as cars have deeply affected the US economy. The class discusses the affects of Ford's assembly line production of automobiles. They watch a video, fill out worksheets, and investigate...
Curated OER
A Budget Can Help Young People Cut Their Spending
Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson, students read an article about how a budget helps young adults keep track of their spending. Students discuss financial issues that young adults have to deal with as...
Curated OER
Congress OKs Bill Aimed At Toppling College Obstacles
Learners explore the concept of financial costs of college. In this financial costs of college lesson plan, students read an article about college costs. Learners research the cost of college for the school of their choice. Students...
Curated OER
New Cars? Selecting and Financing
Twelfth graders determine probabilities of real-life events such as life expectancies, winning a lottery ticket, and the break-even premium. They deduce what percent of markup is. Students are able to compare terms for financing a car...
Curated OER
Money and Banking
Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Understanding Interest
Using this interactive lesson, you'll calculate compound interest and compare interest rates. In addition to learning about interest, you will also be learning about taking out a mortgage on a home. Three activities with questions...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Fafsa (Financial Aid Application) in 7 Easy Steps
The first step in the financial aid process is the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" or "FAFSA". The FAFSA can seem like a very confusing application to complete, but this video lesson will take you through everything you need...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Ming Dynasty's Maritime History
This site provides a discussion from the University of Calgary of the extensive maritime voyages taken during the Ming dynasty. A map is included.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Spatial History: Distribution of Union Pacific Stockholders
This map reveals the way ownership of the Union Pacific concentrated in New England and New York. It also shows how the West got a federally financed railroad, and the east got the insider networks which controlled it.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Consumer Economy
The booming economy of the 1920s introduced new products and ways of paying for those products. Read about the increase in the kinds of household appliances, places to buy the appliances, and the financing of all those new consumer goods.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Is Paying Over Time a Smart Move?
At T.V. 411 you can explore the concept of paying over time with situations involving credit cards, rent to own items, and more. This interactive lesson gives the learner an opportunity to make decisions about money management.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Buying a Used Car
Tips for high school students interested in buying their first car. This site will help them make informed decisions.
Other
Debt: Auto Loan: New & Used Car Loan Options
This website outlines the potential sources where loans can be obtained in order to purchase a vehicle as well as the different types of auto loans.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Timeline: Paying for College
Use this timeline to help plan financing for college.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A Path Out of Student Debt
If you're employed by the government or certain types of non-profits, you may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Learn more about what it takes to qualify and common pitfalls to avoid.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Sample Financial Aid Package
Take a look at some sample financial aid packages for students.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer: Buying a Used Car
You can save a lot of money by buying a used car instead of a new car. Article provides tips for buying a used car. Also, learn about warranties and how to pay for it.
Wolters Kluwer
Business Owner's Toolkit: Sample Bank Review Form for Loan Applications
This resource provides information to find out what bank lenders are looking for by viewing a sample loan application. A form used by banks to evaluate the application is included.