Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bubble Gum Chemistry

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of graphing data. In this graphing data lesson, students determine the percentage of sugar in bubble gum. Students graph type of gum vs. sugar percentage. Students create a table of their data.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Principal vs Principle

For Students Higher Ed
In this English grammar worksheet, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "principal" and "principle."  Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online...
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Bankrate

Bankrate: Mortgage Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Calculate your monthly mortgage payment using the free calculator below. A house is the largest purchase most people will ever make so it's important to calculate what your mortgage payment will be and how much you can afford. Estimate...
Interactive
Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Financial Calculators

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore your own financial information in greater detail by using these powerful tools for forecasting and assessing your financial choices. During the process, you might discover expenses you can eliminate or more effective ways to...
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Annuity on $1 Loan Table Creator

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a printable table for the annuity (mortgage) payment (PMT) of a borrowed amount of $1.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Much Does It Cost?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will use an online mortgage calculator to determine the cost of financing a house over various lengths of time and at various interest rates. This instructional activity is excellent to include in a budgeting unit.
Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Understanding Interest

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this interactive lesson, you'll calculate compound interest and compare interest rates. In addition to learning about interest, you will also be learning about taking out a mortgage on a home. Three activities with questions...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is an Apr by Better Money Habits

For Students 9th - 10th
You may have seen the term APR, or annual percentage rate, used in reference to everything from mortgages and auto loans to credit cards. In this piece, we look at credit card APRs which you've probably seen listed on your monthly...