You Can BANK on This! (Part 3)
Building on the first two lessons in the series, this lesson deals with savings and interest.
Grade: 3-5    Published: 07/25/2005


The ABCs of Saving
We save money to get things we can’t afford to buy now. Saving for the future requires patience but it can be worth it when we get what...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 08/22/2003


To Market To Market
This lesson will help students become good consumers and producers by taking turns buying and selling things in a classroom-created market. Student...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 05/08/2003


Toys for Me: A Lesson on Choice
Students encounter the concept of scarcity in their daily tasks but have little comprehension as to its meaning or how to deal with the concept of ...
Grade: K-2 3-5    Published: 04/21/2004


Clickety Clack, Let's Keep Track!
This lesson will show students the importance of keeping track of their savings.
Grade: 3-5    Published: 11/15/2002


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Financial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher GuideFinancial Fitness for Life: Pocket Power - Grades K-2 - Teacher Guide
Grade: K-2   Published: 2001
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Theme 2: Lesson 6 - How We Save
The class hears a story about Nicholas's family during a time of unexpected financial emergency. Students experience scarcity as they try to fit everything they want into a pocket. They learn about ...

Choices & Changes: In Life, School, & Work - Grades 2-4 - Teacher's Resource ManualChoices & Changes: In Life, School, & Work - Grades 2-4 - Teacher's Resource Manual
Grade: 2-4   Published: 2001
1 of the 18 lessons are related to this lesson. It is listed below.


Unit 1: Lesson 4 - Choice
In this lesson, students should recognize that they have the power to choose and that they do make many choices. Many people feel powerless because they think they don't make choices.

 

 
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