President George W. Bush declared April as the month for Financial Literacy in 2004. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of being financially literate and to encourage people to learn about techniques that can assist them in becoming financially smart.
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Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...
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Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...
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Alisa Boykin introduces the topic of the lesson, debt elimination. By defining credit, Alisa discusses the difference between good and bad credit or debt with the Economic Central characters. By...
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How does one manage the income he or she earns? Meet Abbie Bowman, one of South Carolina’s young entrepreneurs. Abbie is the owner of her own business: A and E Crafts. Learn how Abbie manages her...
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Use this worksheet to learn how to count money with Smart Cat!
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Have you ever gotten an allowance or been given some money for your birthday? What did you do with your money? Did you buy that toy you always wanted? Did you take a trip? I love to explore new places...
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Students will learn about economic concepts by living real-world situations.
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This lesson will provide background knowledge and show how to create a mock budget.
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Opportunity cost is what you give up when you make a choice. It is also the highest-valued alternative you give up when you make a choice. Scarcity comes in to play when Herschel has an opportunity...
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A person who makes goods or provides services is a producer. Someone who buys and uses goods and services is a consumer. Teachers and students give many examples of both in this episode.
