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9-12

Policy Perspectives on the Federal Budget

In Policy Perspectives on the Federal Budget, a digital interactive activity, students think critically about Federal Budget policy choices from the perspectives of varied personas. For guidance on using the activity, please review our Policy Perspectives Usage Guidelines document. This acti…
Activity

9-12

Opportunity Cost

In this personal finance lesson, students will identify the opportunity cost of a spending decision.
Lesson

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.
Lesson

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 …
Lesson

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.
Lesson

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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