A dog goes to the Super Bowl. A fun class or lesson starter for the YouTube and TikTok generation. Discuss with students if price discounts are really a good deal, or just a pricing trick? CONCEPTS Use this video on the topic to discuss the money concepts of Needs and wants Understanding discounts Making impulsive … Continue reading Spending Money Wisely: Dog goes to Super Bowl
Basic Money Lessons
Welcome to our page on basic money skills! We believe that understanding what money is and related topics is essential to building a strong foundation in financial literacy. Our resources are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of money, including its history, forms, and functions in our economy. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or financial educator, our collection of lesson plans, worksheets, and activities will equip you with the tools you need to teach these critical skills and empower students to make informed decisions about their financial future.
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Impulse Buying? Dog Orders Chocolate Bar
A dog orders a MrBeast chocolate bar. Did he win the golden ticket? Here is a fun class or lesson starter for the TikTok or YouTube generation of students on the topics of impulse buying, money and spending. BACKGROUND MrBeast is a popular YouTube celebrity your students are likely familiar with. He recently has started … Continue reading Impulse Buying? Dog Orders Chocolate Bar
Abraham Lincoln and the Five Dollar Note
LESSON DESCRIPTION In this lesson, students participate in a puzzle activity to identify leadership characteristics that Abraham Lincoln possessed. They review the changes in the redesigned $5 note and consider how Lincoln’s leadership characteristics contribute to the fact that he is pictured on the $5 note. Students look at a timeline of Lincoln’s life and … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln and the Five Dollar Note
The Election of FDR and the New Deal
Learn about the New Deal and the election of FDR. Teaching Objectives: Students will understand some of the New Deal programs initiated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his administration to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression. Students will understand the lasting effects of the New Deal programs. Suggested Grade Level 5th – 8th Grade … Continue reading The Election of FDR and the New Deal
Good Times and Hard Times in America
Learn about good times and bad times in the United States in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Teaching Objectives: Students will be to identify the automobile, movie and radio industries as indicative of prosperity in the U.S. in the 1920’s. Students will be able to name the first “talkie” and tell what year it was produced. … Continue reading Good Times and Hard Times in America
The Gold Rush – Impact and Expansion
Students will learn about various gold rushes, including the California, Colorado, and Alaska Gold Rushes. Teaching Objectives: Students will understand of the major events surrounding the California, Colorado, and Alaska Gold Rushes. Students will understand the impact of the Gold Rushes on western expansion in the U.S. Students will understand many important issues surrounding U.S. … Continue reading The Gold Rush – Impact and Expansion
What is Money?
Students learn what money is, including recognition of money. Teaching Objectives: Understand the exchange value of coins. Learn the names of coins. Suggested Grade Level Pre-K – 2nd Grade Lesson Excerpt: Money is the medium of exchange for most goods and services. Different coins and paper money have different values. Children need the ability to … Continue reading What is Money?
