Tools for Teaching the Arkansas High School Economics with Personal Finance Course
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Banking Basics
OVERVIEW
This Page One Economics® reading assignment describes what banks, online banks, and credit unions are and outlines things to consider when choosing where to have an account as well as the type of account to have. Print the article.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Time Preference—Why It Is Hard to Save (Lesson 6A)
Investigate the choice between spending now or spending later.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Infographic Posters
Browse infographics for your classroom.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Savvy Savers | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 5
Describe the "rule of 72" when calculating compound interest.
VIDEO Q&A
16-30 MIN
Understanding Bonds
Learn about different types of bonds, and the potential risks and return of investments.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Tax Refund Fees
This video assignment assignment examines offers by tax preparers to get your refund faster than normal.
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READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond the Hype - An Intro to Crypto Assets
Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Credit Bureaus: The Record Keepers
Introduce credit bureaus.
