Out with the old and in with the new. Learners use a set of prices of computer monitors from 1994 to make a prediction. They then use one current price and what they know about the old prices to make a more recent prediction. Their...

Students calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time. 

In this math information learning exercise, students read one page factual accounts of the early math inventions of the abacus, the calculator and early computers. There are 40 questions to answer about the reading.

Let the resource quench your thirst for knowledge, like a vending machine that dispenses drinks. Future computer scientists develop an algorithm to identify the fewest number of coins that a vending machine could use in creating change....

Students investigate the purchase of a specific computer hardware with specific components without going over a budget. The use of computer catalogues, tables, and spreadsheets support the search.

How do companies determine the prices of their products? Marketing maestros discover the concepts of cost and break-even point through discussion, independent practice, and a collaborative assessment. The career and technology-oriented...

Students explore unit pricing to determine the best buy for their money. In this personal finance lesson, students calculate cost per wear examples and create a list of criteria for picking clothes. Students visit a story and use their...

Students use Excel spreadsheets to organize purchases, discounts, sales prices, and sales tax. Students follow step by step instructions and enter formulas as well as use the auto sum feature to calculate required calculations.

Comparison shop for health insurance? Yep. Young adults compare and contrast several health insurance plans to determine which would provide the most coverage at the best price. They discuss and work through deductibles, premiums, and...

Students explore the proposed Affordability in Higher Education Act. They synthesize their knowledge by acting as lobbyists representing different special interest groups with opposing perspectives on the proposed bill.

Which deal is best? Learners determine which of two companies has the best deal for a particular number of shirts. They begin by creating a table and equations containing each company's pricing structure....

Students view a series of of short animated modules to relate the total spending in the economy to production and prices. They use this information to simulate the economy of a town called Spendsville. In the simulation, they apply the...

Students examine America's dependence on oil. They read an article, research how gas prices are established, and create and conduct a survey regarding people's knowledge of gas and gas prices.

Fourth graders go shopping for a real life experience involving percent. They explore the concepts of sales tax and discount prices.

Students explore the connection between geopolitics and the economy by tracking the stock prices of blue chip companies at the time of major events affecting U.S. security. They, in groups, create presentation posters to illustrate their...

Some interesting reading on the history of barcodes opens this technology lesson plan. Readers find out how engineers contribute, and then they gather into groups to discuss possible improvements to our current UPC barcode system. Know...

First graders compare prices to determine the best buy. They earn money, by correctly completing math problems. Earnings are used to purchase items from a store using exact change.

Students run a computer simulation and collect data as they work and use the data to create an annual report for their business. It is desirable for students to do this project individually, but it could be done as a class using a large...

Students create a spreadsheet and stay within a budget as they plan a class party for the next holiday.

Third graders determine whether buying a "package deal" is really the best deal. In this consumer math lesson, 3rd graders watch a video clip and use math skills to solve a word problem determining which "package deal" is the best deal.

Shed light on the concept of financial literacy with a series of four activities that examines needs vs. wants, gives scholars the opportunity to buy products using paper money, and set goals to save money.

Take the opportunity to offer your young adults some important financial wisdom on the way taxes and inflation will affect their lives in the future. Through discussion and review of different real-world scenarios provided...

Students engage in conversation using the target vocabulary and grammar structure while discussing prices in euro. They also engage in listening and writing skills related to these topics. Finally, students identify and analyze the...

Third graders use their math and research skills to create and manage a classroom/school store. They use a computer to manage, organize and access information. They practice pricing products, computing sales, counting money and...