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Grades 6-8

Wealthy Relations and Net Worth, Part 1

In this math lesson, students will use net income & net worth equations to learn about wealth and equality (math).

Key Concepts: Income, Money

45 mins

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Grades 6-8

Wealthy Relations and Net Worth, Part 2

In this math lesson, students will use net income & net worth equations to learn about wealth and equality (math).

Key Concepts: Income, Money

45 mins

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Grades 9-12

Money is What Money Does

In this economics lesson, students will research the cryptocurrency Bitcoin to learn about the functions and characteristics of money.

Key Concepts: Money

90 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Time Value of Money

In this economics lesson, students will learn how the value of money changes over time.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Interest, Money

60 mins

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Grades 3-5, 6-8

Do I Look Like I'm Made of Money?

In this economics lesson, students will learn the importance of money as a medium of exchange.

Key Concepts: Human Capital, Income, Money

45 mins

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Grades 6-8

What Is Money? Why Does It Have Value?

In this economics lesson, students will learn about the history of money and its 5 characteristics.

Key Concepts: Money, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

90 mins

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Grades 9-12

President Jackson and the Veto of the Second National Bank

ESSENTIAL DILEMMA Could the conflict over the Second National Bank have been resolved in a way that supported the values...

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Fraud Risk, Market Structures…

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Exploring the Economics of the First Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Mass., probably didn't resemble the modern holiday we celebrate today. Economics correspondent Paul Solman steps...

Key Concepts: Choice, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Money…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Bitcoin gains mainstream interest after initial 'outlier' appeal

Bitcoin, a digital currency, has appealed to high-tech skeptics of government-issued money, as well as global criminals who are eager...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Economic Development, Money

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Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Money Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concept of Money. Money is anything that is used to buy and sell goods and services....

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Money, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

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Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concepts of Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve. Monetary policy involves regulating the money supply, banks...

Key Concepts: Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply, Economic Institutions…

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Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Foreign Currency Markets/Exchange Rates Video and Quiz

This video teaches the concepts of Foreign Currency Markets and Exchange Rates. The foreign currency market is where one currency...

Key Concepts: Foreign Exchange, Money

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Grades K-2

A New Coat for Anna - Barter and Trade

By reading the book "A New Coat for Anna" students will learn about resources and trade/bartering through a young girl,...

Key Concepts: Barter, Money, Resources

45 mins

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Grades 3-5

One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

The picture book One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference, written by Kate Smith Milway, takes place...

Key Concepts: Borrow, Budgeting, Entrepreneurs…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Extended Interview: Unemployment and Foreclosure

99er Faith Phillips says she'll be paying off condo fees on her foreclosed house for years.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Employment and Unemployment…

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Grades 9-12

Making Sen$e with Paul Solman: Did Greek Cuisine Foreshadow Economic Problems?

A food writer sees parallels between Greece's crushing economic problems and its departure from its simple, humble culinary roots. Paul...

Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Budgeting, Consumers…

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