The goal of this activity is to introduce structured spending decisions to assist young children in making choices and to recognize that money comes in limited amounts.

This lesson introduces children to the concept of dividing their money into categories, namely "save," "spend," and "share" and presents activities that will help them understand that money is limited in quantity and must be divided for...

This information is intended for AP Macroeconomics students or for those taking college macroeconomics. This lesson reviews key terms and calculations related to the definition, measurement, and functions of money. Topics include the...

A two-instructional activity unit using the Smithsonian collection of currency to teach young scholars about the first American money. Other resources are given and all materials are downloadable.

Lesson plan for 3 - 5 graders about the advantages of using money instead of bartering.

Four lessons on basic money skills for young learners cover topics such as identifying money, spending money, and earning money.

For elementary students, this booklet of activities teaches basic money skills and concepts. Includes lesson plans.

The process of earning money is the cornerstone of financial literacy. In this lesson, learners will identify key terms associated with earning money, explore ideas for earning money now, and evaluate various career options as sources of...

In this instructional activity summary review and remind yourself of the key terms and calculations related to money growth and inflation. Topics include the quantity theory of money, the velocity of money, and how increases in the money...

We've all heard the phrase "Time is money." But what do these two things actually have to do with one another? German Nande explains the math behind interest rates, revealing the equation that will allow you to calculate the future value...

What one gesture means in one part of the world may be totally different in another part! Here's some good advice on what to watch out for when traveling as well as a lesson on the different cultures of the world.

It is important to assess students periodically to plan for future lessons to meet student needs.

Tips for learning the value of saving money to achieve your financial goals.

In this lesson plan students use strategies based on place value to add and subtract within 100.

Use this lesson plan to have students investigate how the American economy went from boom to bust in the 1920s. Find the resources needed for the lesson as well as important discussion questions for individual and class consideration.

Students will know and be able to use the formula for calculating compound interest and understand the effect of compounding on savings in this lesson.

A lesson on the system of currency used by the Akan people of Ghana and how it compares to systems used today.

This is an elementary level lesson that deals with spending, saving, income, and interest. Requires the book Kermit the Hermit by Bill Peet. Includes detailed lesson plan along with procedures and activities.

Students learn about barter, and the benefits of using money, as they participate in this trading simulation.

A lesson that helps student understand how exchange rates are determined and how the value of a nation's currency is connected to its international trade. Students use an article from a time when the U.S. dollar was declining in relation...

During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...

In this activity, learners investigate the impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers during the 1880s by looking at a political cartoon, solving a short math problem, and comparing protectionism between time periods. They then...

Second graders worked on telling time to the hour and half hour earlier in the year. Now they will apply their understanding of counting by 5s to telling time to the five minute interval.

Students will be able to make economically sound purchasing decisions by using unit pricing, calculating discounts, and analyzing fixed and variable costs.