Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money worksheets...

Fourth graders explore economics by identifying financial goals. In this consumerism lesson, 4th graders discuss money matters and how to conserve an income when they get older in order to achieve their goals. Students collaborate in...

Students explore decimals and fractions using groups of 100 pennies. By classifying the pennies in different ways, there are an unlimited number of ways to learn fractions, decimals, and place value in money. This is a good, hands-on...

Students assess both negative and positive incentives associated with credit card use. They identify profit as an economic incentive for banks to offer credit cards.

Investigate the current financial market and have your class explore savings, borrowing, financial markets, mutual funds, and the stock market. This four-part lesson is designed to help students become knowledgeable and informed consumers.

Seventh graders explore changing currency. In this international math lesson, 7th graders will write and solve 2-step equations in order to convert currencies between nations. Students will research prices of items and currency...

Students explore the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this global economics lesson, students prepare for a field trip to the IMF as they examine the history of the IMF and their role in global trade.

How much is a million? This unit has a set of lessons investigating large numbers on the order of millions and billions. A culminating project has groups creating a slideshow and poster about large numbers found in the school and/or...

Seventh graders explore the Eastern Hemisphere. They investigate the customs, currency, climate, location and other facts needed in order to travel to a specific country. Students receive a stamp on their "passport" when their research...

Young scholars explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Young...

Tenth graders create and maintain a ledger, write an essay for the process, and learn to keep financial accounts through the ledger. In this ledger instructional activity, 10th graders define an accounting ledger and create one for the...

Third graders select a recipe and compare prices for ingredients at two different stores. They select the best place to buy the ingredients and answer questions about the process. They include their data on a spreadsheet related to their...

Twelfth graders explain basic information concerning financial investments. They identify consumer rights and responsibilities and effective practices for purchasing consumer goods, services, housing and insurance. They list steps in...

There is no more useful life skill to learn than budgeting and setting financial goals. It's math that is used by every person, everyday. Learners examine the responsibilities and costs involved in family economics. Through a series of...

Students explain assets, liabilities and expenses. They record information on income statements and balance sheets and brainstorm opportunities to make money work for them.

Students explore profit and risk. In this economics lesson, students read about McDonald's and Nabisco stock and discuss the risks and rewards of stock ownership. Printable worksheets ask questions about rights of stock owners and the...

Students investigate how the economy works by role playing in their class.  In this money management lesson, students read parts from a script for use in a role playing lesson simulating the Federal Reserve and their payment...

Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...

Students examine the difference between psychological needs and wants to control spending.

First graders explore economics by participating in a group activity. In this commerce lesson, 1st graders conduct a role-playing activity in which they utilize goods and services to re-enact a general store's daily business. Students...

Students set up and collect data for a virtual lemonade stand. In this entrepreneurship, economics, and technology lesson, students purchase ingredients, determine costs, and set up a virtual lemonade stand. Students consider weather...

Third graders practice measuring items by examining classroom objects.  In this geometry instructional activity, 3rd graders utilize measuring tools to find the weight, time, length or temperature of specific classroom items. ...

Students investigate a small business and its profitability. In pairs, as they research a business adventure, students consider the capital outlay, maintenance, office space, prices, insurance, and profit and loss statements. Students...

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.