Teaching Resources

Bare Necessities - Helping Others

  • FDM1 : Recognize the responsibilities associated with personal financial decisions.
  • FDM2 : Use reliable resources when making financial decisions.

1

Lesson

30 minutes

Through the use of lesson plans and simple classroom supplies students learn many valuable lessons about financial literacy.

Beatrice's Goat

  • SS1 : Develop a plan for spending and saving

3

Lesson
Book/eBook

60 minutes

Students learn what it means to save and use estimation to decide whether or not people have enough money to reach a savings goal. 

Because of Winn Dixie

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

3

Lesson
Book/eBook

60 minutes

Questions for economic concepts about goods, employee, employer, income, installment plan, job, money, and services.

Because of Winn-Dixie

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

2

Lesson
Book/eBook

60 minutes

This is an old classic that discusses the following economic concepts: goods, employee, employer, income, installment plan, job, money and services.

Bizzy Whiz

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

2

Lesson
Book/eBook

45 minutes

There are 3 books plus lesson plans and printables that motivate students into learning about financial literacy.

Bizzy Whiz

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

1

Lesson
Book/eBook

25-50 minutes

There are 3 books plus lesson plans and printables that motivate students into learning about financial literacy.

Bizzy Whiz Activities

  • EI1 : Explore job and career options
  • EI2 : Compare sources of personal income and compensation.

K

Lesson

30 minutes

There are 3 books plus lesson plans and printables that motivate students into learning about financial literacy.

Borrowing: Use Don't Abuse

  • FDM3 : Summarize major consumer protection laws.

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson
Comprehensive Curriculum

60 minutes

Reviewing how to set up procedures and policies to keep yourself safe and informed when needing to utilize credit.

Budgeting for fun in a city

  • SS1 : Develop a plan for spending and saving

9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson

45 minutes

The website provides mini lessons great for on-demand or filling in the gaps when you just need something quick for on-demand lessons.

Capitol Hill Challenge Contest

  • INV3 : Demonstrate how to buy and sell investments.

9, 10, 11, 12

Contest
Lesson

60 minutes

Invitational financial education competition for junior high and high school students.