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9-12

What Do You Get for Your $1,818,600,000,000?

Using MS Excel and data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis web site on federal government spending, students will compare the amounts spent on various sectors and programs over a range of years.
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6-8

Where Does the Money Come From?

With very few exceptions, the U.S. federal government does not have an "income" to spend providing goods and services. The money used for federal spending programs must be collected as federal taxes, or it must be borrowed. This lesson provides information about the costs …
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K-2

Every Penny Counts

In this personal finance lesson, students will evaluate wants and spending, realizing that sometimes there are more costs to consider than the initial price when choices are made.
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9-12

Developing a Holiday Budget

Developing a holiday budget: As you enter the holiday season, it can be challenging to track your spending! Join Cindy Fitzthum as she presents how to develop a holiday budget and embrace a frugal lifestyle.
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9-12

UFR Balancing the Federal Budget

Balancing the Federal Budget -- When I first started teaching economics in 2010, the U.S. national debt was around $13.5 TRILLION. Since then, it has nearly doubled to $20.6 TRILLION in only eight years. Why is the federal budget an important topic for young people to learn about? What is th…
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3-5, 6-8

Using “New” Children’s Chapter Books to Teach Entrepreneurship

This session features two new chapter book series: Cleo Edison Oliver: Playground Millionaire and Billy Sure: Kid Entrepreneur.  Participants will be introduced to interactive lessons and hands-on activities concerning earning an income, saving for future purchases, spending, and the essenti…
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