Second graders explore commerce by practicing monetary transactions. In this consumer math lesson, 2nd graders practice using math functions to add and subtract different amounts of money. Students identify the different monetary units...

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson plan, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money...

A fine activity on saving and investing is here for you and your middle schoolers. In it, learners explore the values of time and money, and discover how small amounts of money invested over time can grow into a large "pot of gold." They...

Students study money and its place in the economy.  In this middle school Consumer Math lesson, students explore the barter system and the need for money.  Students explore how money works in society and explore modern money...

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. 

Investigate the current financial market and have your class explore savings, borrowing, financial markets, mutual funds, and the stock market. This four-part lesson is designed to help students become knowledgeable and informed consumers.

Students investigate buying purchases in bulk. In this buying in bulk lesson, students consider ways to cut costs and reduce waste in landfills by making bulk purchases.

Students investigate the deals presented with cards. In this math activity, students investigate the pros and cons of having a credit card. They calculate interest and fees for credit cards.

Pupils become informed consumers and citizens with this lesson on the influence of advertising, identifying basic advertising techniques and discriminating between fact and claim in modern advertisements and commercials.

Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...

Students explore different payment methods. For this math lesson, students discuss the difference between writing a check and paying online. They will compare and contrast and present their data to the class.

Learners investigate the Federal Reserve System.  In this Mathematics/Economics lesson, students explore the role of the Federal Reserve in promoting a stable economic environment.  In this multi-lesson unit of study, learners...

Students define human capital and income earning potential. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the relationship between income and capital resources. They calculate tax rates and understand how to read a tax table.

What financial situations and decisions await young learners after they graduate from high school? This project allows class members to glimpse into the types of responsibilities they will have as adults, from considering job...

Young scholars think critically regarding teenage spending. In this data collection lesson plan, students discuss teenage consumers and their spending habits. Young scholars note their own spending habits for comparison purposes.

Fourth graders implement real life application of money, problem solving, economics, and consumer awareness.  For this three week economics unit, 4th graders operate a business, write checks, balance accounts, and market their...

Fourth graders sell plants. In this business activity students propagate plants from cuttings. Students create a business to sell the plants they grow.

Students examine inflation over the years and learn to calculate how it changes over time. In this money management lesson, students learn how price changes affect their purchasing power, how to come up with strategies for dealing with...

Learners play the Pinky's Create a Card game for practice. Students create a class store where they experiment in the roles as vendor and consumer. Learners use play money to buy and sell various products, while keeping track of spending...

Pupils solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion to...

Middle schoolers discuss the importance of recycling and preventing pollution. In groups, they complete mini-studies on various environmental issues and evaluate different consumer products. They use global warming data to determine...

Students explore the concept of consumer credit. In this consumer credit lesson, students discuss the costs and benefits of buying with credit. Students examine scenarios to determine the costs and benefits of using a particular method...

Young scholars create a budget and make predictions about money. In this algebra lesson,students balance spending and income by monitoring their finance.

Students examine concepts of personal finance. In this personal finance lesson, students use Valerie Tripp's, Meet Molly, An American Girl, to learn about saving and spending after World War II. They compare financial decisions after...