Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: We Are Consumers and Producers
This lesson plan is geared toward beginning economics concepts. "In this lesson you are going to learn more about how you and others are consumers and producers."
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Streetlaw: Consumer and Housing Law
Read about contracts, warranties, credit, deceptive sales practices, cars, and housing--important topics for consumers. This website provides introductory material to each of the above topics and links for further information and research.
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.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan (Affluenza): Credit Quandaries
"Credit cards are not free money." Just how do credit cards work? This site provides a lesson in which students investigate the lure of credit card companies, the pitfalls of credit debt, and the impact of credit debt on our society....
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Buy a Bond, James: A Lesson on Us Savings Bonds
This site is extremely informative for teaching children the value of saving money. "You will write a persuasive letter telling why people use savings bonds as a way to save their money."
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