Credit/Managing Personal Finances
My Credit Why Should I Care
In this lesson, the problems people have in using
credit, the nature of a credit rating and why it is a valuable resource,
ways to maintain a healthy credit rating, and how to check on your own
credit rating will be examined by 9th to 12th grade
students.
The Opportunity Cost of a Lifetime
Sixth through eighth grade students will learn that every choice we
make involves a cost. This lesson explores choosing how to spend our time
and money.
Be a Consumer Hero
In this site students will learn about the impact of
advertising on consumer spending and how over-consumption has become a
huge environmental problem in the world today. This site was created and
illustrated entirely by students (9-11 year olds).
The Mint
This site introduces tips
to assist kids with financial choices. You will find tips for parents and
ideas for teachers.
Consumer Reports 4 Kids
Students can check
out the quality of items they want to purchase from toys to backpacks.
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