Federal Reserve Bank
Turn Your Radio On
After listening to and analyzing a series of FDR's Fireside Chats, groups create their own recordings, and using New Deal programs, address a current economic condition.
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The Danger of Debt: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
How can our perspectives of borrowing and returning influence the way we view credit? Pupils explore the concept of debt, how it impacts our ability to obtain credit, and finally the ways in which we can work to alleviate debt.
Judicial Branch of California
Separate But Equal - Is It Black or White?
The story of Ruby Bridges and the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education are fantastic tools for discussing the concept of separate but equal. Kids tackle some big questions about what is fair, what is civil, and what rights or laws...
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The Cost of College: Financing Your Education
With college tuition at an all-time high, high school high schoolers must consider the financial obligations of attending higher education, as well as the impact of college on future career opportunities. Pupils will complete...
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Value of Money
Second graders examine a collection of coins to discover their value. In this value of money lesson plan, 2nd graders identify the amount of money represented by each coin. Students use a worksheet to complete story problems involving...
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Be the Kiwi: Money and Banking
Learners practice converting money systems and interest. In this money lesson, students convert U.S. and New Zealand dollars. Learners also discuss international travel and money exchange rates.
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Working With Coins
Students arrange coins based on their value. In this coins lesson, students trace and record the value of each coin. Students count up to find the total value of all the coins.
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Money Matters
Students count, record, and calculate money. They save, as well as to explain the value of jobs and working hard.
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Time Value of Money Introduction Worksheet
Students examine the concept of Time Value Money, Present Value and Future Value.
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Currency and Exchanges Rates
Seventh graders examine currency rates. In this exchange rate instructional activity, 7th graders visit selected websites to determine the exchange rates between specified currencies.
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Money Percentages Matching
Students practice identifying coins and their respective percentage.
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Decimals and Fractions
Students learn about using decimals and fractions by referring to a 19th century currency table. In this decimals and fractions lesson plan, students discuss converting pounds to coins and how they relate to fractions and decimals.
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Counting Coins
Second graders explore the American monetary system by utilizing different denominations. In this currency activity, 2nd graders participate in a die rolling activity in which they collect coins based on the rolled number. Students add...
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Currency Exchange and the Gang of Fifteen
Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend and calculate currency exchange rates.
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Money Sings
Pupils listen to and perform songs for the purpose of learning the perceptions of people in regard to their financial holdings.
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FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE LENDING.
Learners study the role of banks, lending and their services. In this analysis lesson plan, students learn about savings, checking accounts and lending and the importance of banks as financial intermediaries.
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The Euro: Classroom Exercises – The Costs of Adopting a New Currency
Students investigate the adoption of the euro as currency. In this global studies lesson, students read articles titled "Italy Rows Over Rising Euro Prices" and "Prices Safe from Euro Launch." Students then debate the controversy...
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Changing the Currency of Different Countries
Seventh graders explore changing currency. In this international math lesson plan, 7th graders will write and solve 2-step equations in order to convert currencies between nations. Students will research prices of items and currency...
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Money Makes the World Go Around
Pupils convert currency from around the world. In this math lesson, students solve exchange rate problems using Google Earth. They complete a worksheet during the simulation.
PBS
The Yo-Yo Problem
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
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What's Left? Subtract with Money
In this subtraction worksheet, students first count coins, then subtract a "purchase" which is a picture and an amount, then subtract to see what their change will be.
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Money and Change
In this money and change worksheet, pupils read about multiplying with money, then solve 4 problems, estimating first. Students then study 3 charts and write number sentences.
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How Would You Spend a Million Dollars?
Students plan and organize a theme to spend one million dollars. They select a theme, research prices of items on the Internet, organize the information into a spreadsheet, write an introductory paragraph, and create a final project.