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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: TurboxTax in Virtual Classrooms

In this personal finance webinar, learn how to use Intuit software to better engage students about money management.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Taxes

60 mins

Mar 25 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Mint and Financial Fitness for Life

In this personal finance webinar, teachers will learn how to integrate the Council's FFFL 9-12, 3rd Edition publication with Mint simulations.

Key Concepts: Banking, Credit, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

Apr 08 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Podcasts and Money Habits

In this personal finance webinar, teachers will learn how to use money management skills through podcasts and resources.

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

60 mins

Feb 18 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

TurboTax in Virtual Classrooms by Intuit, Pt. 2: W2's and College Expenses

In this personal finance webinar, learn how to use TurboTax software to show tips for covering college tuition and other...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Taxes

60 mins

Dec 09 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Pandemics Past, Present & Future: Young Adult Literature

In this economics webinar, discover recently published books that examine pandemics, crises, and societies' responses to them.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Demand, Supply

60 mins

Feb 23 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 3-5, 6-8

New Chapter Books featuring Economic Concepts and Social Commentary

In this economics webinar, discover recently published books that address socioeconomic issues that impact today’s students.

Key Concepts: Comparative Advantage, Opportunity Cost, Scarcity

60 mins

Feb 09 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Reading Makes Cents: Using Children’s Literature to Teach Personal Finance

In this economics webinar, learn how to introduce concepts like earning and investing by way of interesting fictional characters.

Key Concepts: Income, Interest, Saving and Investing

60 mins

Jan 26 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Hot off the Presses: New Picture Books featuring Economic Concepts

In this personal finance webinar, discover illustrated books that can teach young students about how to make good choices.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost

60 mins

Jan 12 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Fundamentals of AP Economics 401: Scarcity

In this economics webinar, look at early lessons that teach scarcity as well as how the concept appears in the...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Taxes

60 mins

Jan 25 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Art of Conversation in Personal Finance

In this personal finance webinar, learn how to use honest and relatable conversation as a driving force to teach important...

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Credit, Taxes

60 mins

Jan 14 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Fundamentals of AP Economics 409: Price and Elasticity of Demand

In this economics webinar, explore effective ways to teach elasticity in AP Economics classrooms in order to promote student mastery.

Key Concepts: Elasticity of Demand, Markets and Prices

60 mins

Mar 29 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Wells Fargo Presents Personal Finance For Educators, Pt.4: Maximizing Your Classroom Expenses and Resources

In this personal finance webinar, learn how to maximize your expense savings and use tax credits to your advantage.

Key Concepts: Budgeting, Taxes

60 mins

Dec 15 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Student Loans: Don't Be Afraid, Be Informed!

In this economics webinar, highlight other tuition options and take a deep dive into the fundamentals of student loans and...

Key Concepts: Credit, Risk and Return, Saving and Investing

60 mins

Nov 24 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Political Beliefs and the Federal Budget

In this economics lesson, students will examine political forces influencing the federal budget.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

90 mins

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Grades 9-12

Let's Find a Deal - How the Crusades Led to the Expansion of Trade

In this economics lesson, students will examine the impact of crusades on expanding European trade.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade, Benefits of Trade, Incentives

60 mins

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Grades 3-5

Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea

In this economics lesson, students will compare the benefits and costs when allocating resources.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Productive Resources

45 mins

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Grades 3-5

Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi

In this economics lesson, students will examine the relationship between specialization and trade.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

45 mins

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Grades K-2

Costs and Benefits of 'The Three Little Pigs'

In this economics lesson, students examine the choices made in the story of The Three Little Pigs.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Behavioral Economics Lesson Five: Other Things Matter

In this economics lesson, students will compare and contrast factors affecting decision-making.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis

60 mins

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Grades 6-8

A Moo-ving Experience

In this economics lesson, students will explore the purpose of nonprofit organizations.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions

45 mins

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