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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.
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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...
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A Budget Can Help Young People Cut Their Spending
High schoolers 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. High schoolers discuss financial issues that young adults have to...
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Congress OKs Bill Aimed At Toppling College Obstacles
Learners explore the concept of financial costs of college. In this financial costs of college lesson, students read an article about college costs. Learners research the cost of college for the school of their choice. Students discuss...
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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...
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Money and Banking
Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.