Why Budget?
Learn about how to create a budget plan.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Cars and Condos
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, examine the two sides to a budget—income and expenses. Students determine if the income they earn from the occupation they’ve chosen will be sufficient.
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VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Tax Refund Fees
Examine offers by tax preparers to get your refund faster than normal.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
Cards, Cars, and Currency: The Car-Buying Journey
Explore smart car buying and learn about budgeting, financing options, contract terms, and ownership decisions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
How Mental Accounting Shapes Our Financial Choices
In this Page One Economics article, mental accounting shapes spending and saving decisions with real-life examples like gift money.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making Choices and Identifying Costs (Lesson 1B)
Introduce the PACED decisionmaking model.
CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Beyond the Bet: The Economics of Gambling
Three independent lesson plans help high school students understand gambling risks through personal finance and economics.
