Curated OER
Reviewing Status Using Hamlet
Young scholars complete exercises examining the use of status and class in selected portions of Hamlet. Working in pairs of small groups, students act out the mannerisms encountered in the selected text. They compare and contrast these...
Curated OER
Breaking News English
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and the presented vocabulary throughout. Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: France Rejects European Constitution
In this English worksheet, students read "France Rejects European Constitution," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: BBC Producer Killed in Somalia
For this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, complete warm-up activities, then a wide variety of before, during, after and homework activities. Answers are included.
Curated OER
Preventing Picky Eaters
Young scholars list the normal eating habits of children. In this health lesson, students identify common problems experienced during mealtimes. They discuss ways to better manage a child's mealtime experience.
PBS
Pbs: Personal Spending Spreadsheet
This activity helps students create their own personal spending plan.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: That's All I Have to Spend for a Whole Month?
As a part of the study of personal economics, students will research a career, costs of rent, insurance, food, transportation, etc. and prepare a monthly budget based on their research.
University of Missouri
Wise Pockets: Personal Finance Lesson Plans, Grades 3 6
The Wise Pockets World Schoolhouse presents a dozen lesson plans based on children's books and teaching money management. All include lesson descriptions, cross-curricular connections, instructional objectives, activity sheets,...
Other
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions: Right on the Money
[PDF] Booklet provides practical advice on topics such as banking, creating a spending plan, and finding college money.
Education Development Center
Tune in to Learning: Is Paying Over Time a Smart Move?
At T.V. 411 you can explore the concept of paying over time with situations involving credit cards, rent to own items, and more. This interactive lesson gives the learner an opportunity to make decisions about money management.
Other
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Feed the Pig
What kind of saver are you? Save the Pig has great tips and tools to help you identify your spending habits and then learn to change them in order to improve your financial health.
University of Missouri
University of Missouri St. Louis:wise Pockets: Kermit the Hermit
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.
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills for Life
Visa provides a resource that teachers, parents, and students will all enjoy using. There are lesson plans here for all ages, as well as information about spending decisions, budgeting, and money management. Print your own play money,...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: What Is Affluenza? (Lesson in Materialism and Overconsumption)
A lesson plan developed for in-class screenings of the PBS documentary "Affluenza," but which could easily be adapted to support any lesson plan on understanding personal consumption choices. Students will compare and contrast the...
University of Missouri
University of Missouri St. Louis: Wise Pockets World
Join the adventures of Wise Pockets, a curious koala, to learn about money concepts. Great elementary website to explore earning, saving, and credit. The website includes a student, teacher, and parent section with resources.
Other
Wisconsin Educational Communications Board: Financial Literacy: Teach It!
Students at all grade levels learn about basic finance skills and explore ways to make informed decisions about their financial future.