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Ruth Cookson
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9-12
Risky Spending and Teen Gambling
In this personal finance lesson, students review statistics about underage gambling, listen to a podcast about …
6-8, 9-12
The Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympics
In this economics lesson, students will determine the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic games and create…
6-8, 9-12
Personal Finance Bell Ringers, Warm-ups, and Hooks
In this personal finance activity, teachers will be able to find a variety of bell ringers and warm-ups.
K-2, 3-5
Valentine's Day Capital Resources Activity
Use an arts and crafts activity, like making Valentine's Day hearts, to teach students about human and capital r…
9-12, 6-8
Valentine's Day Greeting Card Production
Working in small groups, students participate in a production simulation (making Valentine's Day greeting cards)…
K-2, 3-5
Decision Making with "Sam and the Lucky Money"
Using the children's book, "Sam and the Lucky Money", students learn about Chinese New Year and practice decisio…
9-12, 6-8
Economic Bell Ringers, Warm-ups, and Hooks
In this economics activity, teachers will be able to find a variety of bell ringers and warm-ups.
9-12
Federal Budget: The Fiscal Ship Game
In this lesson, updated with 2023 statistics, students learn about the challenges of the federal debt and play t…
