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When People Steal From Me
Students identify the effects of theft to learn that stealing is wrong. In this stealing lesson, students discuss what it feels like to have something stolen. Students make a list of their six favorite things and list why they are...
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Estimating Expenses
In this estimation worksheet, middle schoolers estimate expenses of different items by solving word problems. Students estimate expenses for 5 problems.
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We Need More Than Money
Learners identify examples of private resources. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book A Chair for My Mother and identify the private resources the characters used in the text. Learners name private...
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Claiming Common Ground? The Civil War and the Preservation of Claiming Common Ground? The Civil War and the Preservation of George Washington's Mount Vernon
Students explore how people viewed George Washington in the 19th Century. For this U.S. History lesson, students create a timeline of events during the Civil War, including government and court decisions. Following this activity,...
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Taking Small Steps
Students write a journal entry about a time when they had to make a tough choice between right and wrong. They read read the newspaper for
to find articles about people have been in situations that required
them to make a personal choice...
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My Bank, My Budget, My Decisions
Students create a personal budget. In this financial planning lesson, students create a budget using income data and identify ways to save a portion of money for donations.
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A Look At Spending
Students use an outdated budget to examine what the county spends its money on for its citizens. Using county information, they describe how the Board of Supervisors make budget decisions and how it can shape public policy. They also...
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Consumer Borrowing and Spending
Credit can be confusing for teens, some of whom are already using credit cards. Clear up misconceptions with this group research activity which has a solid outline with a lot of room to adjust to your needs and resources. Groups are...
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Get Organised
The focus of the first lesson in a 23-lesson life skills unit is on getting organized. The worksheets ask users to identify areas of their lives were they need more organization and then offer suggestions and solutions.
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Friend or Foe?
What one person thinks is a pest may not be a pest to someone else. Here, scholars examine the characteristics of living things and pests through grand conversation and a variety of activities. Class members play a game of pest or not a...
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Benjamin Franklin: Politician and Diplomat
A scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, politician, and the founder of a nation—and that's just one person! Learners investigate the many lives of Benjamin Franklin. Using a hands-on interactive online resource, they analyze primary...
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Meet Molly, An American Girl
Students examine saving and spending decisions in 1944 through the eyes of Molly, a nine-year-old growing up during World War II. The lesson uses Meet Molly, An American Girl, by Valerie Tripp.
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Investing: Reflect? Lesson 7
Learners explore the concept of investing. In this investment lesson plan, students discuss the best way to invest money. Learners then write essays, taking two seperate points of view.
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Bound for Britain
Students discover the great immigration to the United Kingdom by examining historic photographs. In this world history lesson, students research the migration of West Indians to England in the early 1950's. Students read transcripts of...
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Mr. Goldman's Good Idea
Shopping carts are a modern convenience that many people take for granted. Make sure your pupils do not fall into that category by completing the activities in this plan. There are ideas included for language arts, social studies, math,...
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Breaking News English: Dog-Washer Cleans Pets and Saves Cash
In this ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up, before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion, writing...
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Lesson 3: What Happens When a Bank Makes a Loan?
Students role-play to show how bank loans made to people can have an impact on others in the community. In small groups, they analyze hypothetical loans, using flow charts or other diagrams to describe the probable impact of each.
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Division word problems
In this division worksheet, students complete division problems dealing with money, basic problems, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Living on a Fixed Income
Students examine living on a fixed income. In this financial analysis lesson, students discuss living on a fixed income and discuss wants and needs. Students research money saving tips and create a PowerPoint about the topic. Students...
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7 Ways for Gen Xers to Help Secure Their Retirement
Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson plan, students read an article about preparing for retirement. Students create a budget of household expenses during retirement and create a savings plan for that budget.
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Pound A Poem
Students participate in various poem-related lessons to learn how they can make a difference in the lives of people they don't know. In this poetry lesson plan, students discover that this pound a poem competition is about raising money...
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Economic Crisis in Argentina
Pupils investigate the history, people, and the economy of Argentina. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and identify and read newspaper articles about local businesses that export goods to...
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Wealth of Wisdom
Learners determine what to do with money. In this personal finance lesson, students discuss budgeting, savings, and loans with their instructor. Learners then participate in classroom activities that require them to participate in...
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Corn in Ancient America
Learners explore the importance of corn to the survival of early civilizations of the Americas. Through research and discussion activities, they read and describe how corn was used as food and currency in early civilizations. They...