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Prepare your middle school students for real-world financial decisions with money activities that teach essential concepts. This collection includes budgeting simulations, currency identification games, and lessons on saving and investing. By integrating these activities into your curriculum, you can equip students with important financial literacy skills.
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Camping Budget Project: Gr 5-8 Budget Worksheet Personal Finance
Life Studies, Home Economics, Money, Math, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Projects
Here’s an engaging, summer-themed, real-world math budget project for your middle grades students (in grades 5-8). The math project incorporates useful personal finance and financial literacy skills along with realistic budgeting. Each student in your class is going to plan their purchases for a summer camping trip with friends! How to Use: You will assign each student in your class a budget (I recommend between $400-$1,750). A $400 budget will be challenging, and the student might only be able to bring one friend and buy mainly low-cost items. On the other hand, a $1,750 budget will be much more luxurious, and that student will be able to more friends and choose many fancy items. Students work within their budgets, picking a low, middle, or high-cost choice for each category (tent, sleeping bag, cooler chairs, food and more). Certain items must be multiplied by the total number of campers while others (like a stove) do not. Students will add up their eleven choices and make sure they stay within their budget. They might need to make a few trade-offs and skip desired items to ensure they have the things they can't camp without. Finally, your students will calculate how much money they have left, and they will answer reflection questions shopping within a budget, earning more money, or buying things used. What's Included: 5 Page PDF It's Ready to Print and Go! - Title page/teacher instructions - 2 page budgeting worksheet: This includes all of the item choices and their prices. - 1 page reflection: This is a great way to start a class discussion about budgeting- an important life skill. - COMPLETE ANSWER KEY that includes a completed sample budget so you know exactly how to assess this project Math skills required: - adding, subtracting, and multiplying with whole numbers (up to the thousands): no decimals! This project could also be a great addition to a high school life skills classroom!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Budget Project, Budget Worksheet, Camping Budget, Math Project, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance, Budget, Money Math, Life Skills, Multiplication
Math Matching Games: 8 Sets of Math Fact Cards for Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals, and Money
Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Fact Families, Early Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Fractions, Multiplication, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
Math Matching Games: 8 Sets of Math Fact Cards Here's a great set of math games to add to you curriculum in grades 2-6. There are 8 different sets of cards to practice math skills across several grades. How to Use: I like using these matching games as a warm-up or as a reward at the end of class. Simply shuffle one of the sets and give each student one card. Give the students a moment to determine their card’s value. Then all students stand up and move SILENTLY around the room. ***(I love having this guaranteed moment of quiet)*** Students show their cards to each other and look for their match/card with the same value (ex. 9+9 and 15+3). Matches move to the side of the room until everyone is paired up. Then you can re-deal and play again! Card Sets Included: Each set has 16 pairs- enough for a class with up to 32 students! Addition facts up to twenty Addition facts up to fifty Subtraction facts Multiplication facts Division facts Equivalent fractions Fraction to decimal conversions Money Grades to Use With: These matching sets can work from grade 2 through 6 depending on which sets you use! Addition and subtraction facts are great for grade 2. Multiplication and division facts and money are great for grades 3-4. Equivalent fractions and fraction to decimal conversions are great for grades 5-6. And any sets can be used to review previously learned skills! What's Included: A total of 33 pages in PDF Format: Title Page and 8 sets of cards with 32 cards in each set. If you enjoy this math game , check out others in my store: Exponent Board Game: Fun and Engaging Math Game for 6th Grade Pre-Algebra: Expression Input Output Game Times Table Game: Multiplication Strategies and Commutative Property
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Memory Game, Math Game, Math Facts, Fractions, Decimals, Money, Math Center, Times Tables, Addition And Subtraction, Multiplication And Division
6th Grade Math: Expressions and Equations Bundle: 7 Activities
Math, Graphing, Multiplication and Division, Division, Numbers, Algebra, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new ideas for your 6th grade math unit to meet the Common Core State Standards for Expressions and Equations? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with seven fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Exponent Board Game: Students won't even notice how many exponent math problems they actually solve while racing their friends around this game board. 2) 5 Stations for Early Algebra: These fun stations allow students to solve word problems, play an expression game, create a growing pattern with counters, solve one-step equations, graph a pattern, and more! 3) Equivalent Expressions: Real-Life Financial Situations: Students write simple expressions for real-life situations, then use one of four strategies (from the provided handout) to convert them to equivalent expressions. A matching activity is also included! 4) Modelling Equations Using Visual Balance Scales: Here's a fun visual activity to teach your students about doing the same thing to each side of an equation! 5) The Wave Pool Problem: Students have to create tables of values, figure out an expression, graph two options, and decide which way they would prefer to pay to visit a new wave pool in their neighbourhood. 6) Inequality Matching Game: Here's a fun, whole-class matching game to practice solving simple inequalities! 7) Hockey Math Equations: Students complete tables and graph independent and dependent variables while exploring all the math found at a hockey arena. Grades to Use With: This bundle is designed for students in Grade 6, but can be used for Grade 5 enrichment, Grade 7 or 8 review, or high school special education classes. What's Included: 32 Page PDF with 7 Activities and complete answer keys! If you like this product, check out my other 6th Grade Math Bundles for each learning strand: 6th Grade Math Statistics and Probability Bundle 6th Grade Math Ratio and Proportional Relationships Bundle 6th Grade Math Number System Bundle 6th Grade Math: Geometry
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Grade 6 Math, Algebra, Financial Literacy, Inequalities, Equations, Equivalent Expressions, Tables And Graphs, Expressions, Variables
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 1
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 1 This interactive 192-question math worksheet aids middle school students in developing essential life skills for independence. Students will calculate complete breakfast and lunch meal costs using six standard restaurant menus. Questions progress in difficulty from computing costs of two menu items to four. Interactive practice strengthens skills in money management. All questions include detailed solutions. Educators can implement this printable resource in special education classes, speech therapy, ABA therapy, or one-on-one intervention. It also helps define, set, and measure IEP goals related to functional math and independent living. The worksheet provides real-world money math practice for grades 7-9. The step-by-step structure with visual supports is ideal for middle schoolers with autism and other special needs. Students will build confidence ordering meals and managing money. Skills developed with this resource help middle schoolers gain independence at school, home and in the community.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Special Education Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Autism And Money Skills, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Math Menu Activities, Life Skills Worksheets Kids, Restaurant Menu Math Word Problems, Literacy Menus, Menu Math Printable, Menu Engineering Worksheet, Life Skills Math, Menu Worksheet
Checking Account Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Career, Math, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Checking Account Project, a tailored resource aimed at middle school and high school students. As educators, we know the value of imparting essential life skills, and that's exactly what this project is designed to do—equip students with a foundational understanding of checking accounts and their benefits. Here's what you can expect: Real-World Insight: We all know consumer math can be a bit perplexing, especially for students navigating it for the first time. This product is packed with activities that delve into the workings of checking accounts and how they can be responsibly integrated into daily life. Flexible Learning: Whether your students prefer working from home or in the classroom, this project accommodates both settings. It's adaptable to different preferences, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Empowering Students: By offering various activities, from understanding the anatomy of a check to simulating ATM usage, this project empowers students to become savvy consumers with a firm grasp of checking account essentials. Tailored Adaptation: Education isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is this project. Feel free to tweak and customize it to align with your students' needs and learning objectives. Included in the package: Glossary of Key Terms: A handy reference for students to familiarize themselves with checking account terminology. Real-World Insight: An activity that encourages students to interview adults with checking accounts, promoting practical understanding. Hands-On Learning: Engaging exercises that teach students how to write checks, endorse and void them, and comprehend the role of debit cards. Practical Application: Utilizing an online ATM simulator, students gain firsthand experience in using ATMs. Financial Literacy: Learning how to balance a checkbook ledger—an invaluable skill for personal finance management. Comprehension Matters: Demystifying checking account statements, equipping students to read and understand them effectively. The Checking Account Project serves as a stepping stone toward financial literacy, ensuring that your students are well-prepared for the responsibilities of the adult world. Feel free to make it your own, tailoring it to resonate with your students' learning journey. Let's empower our students to navigate their financial future with confidence. The Checking Account Project lays down the groundwork for responsible and informed financial choices—a skill they'll carry with them for life.
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Finances, Financial Literacy, Checking Account Project, Middle School, High School, Small Group, Interview, Debit Cards, Math Project, Consumer Math
5th grade 6th grade Christmas Math Activity: Digital and Print
Common Core, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Decimals, Fractions, Graphing, Measurements, Money, Multiplication and Division, Grade 5, 6, Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Escape Room, Games
The time before the holidays can get a little crazy in the classroom. Students are ready for a break and teachers are too! Keep your class engaged with EIGHT Days of math review! The ACTIVITIES are suitable for 5th grade and 6th grade. They are great for easy and fast sub plans. I use them as an 'end of the day carrot' that my students look forward to. They can't leave for the day without getting a step closer to finding Santa so it helps them to stay focused throughout the day so that we have time for the fun activity at the end of the day. One of the best parts: NO PREP required! This is not only great for distance learning but also great if you have run out of copies for the month and need a digital version fast... or if you just forget to make your copies for the week. (It's happened to me! - too. many things to keep track of) The pages do print beautiful in color and black and white if you have the time, but don't fret if you don't. Just assign it on Google Classroom - directions included. If you haven't taught the topic yet, it is a great mini lesson and if you have taught it, it can act as a review. (There are also some fun logic puzzles sprinkled in.) dividing decimals multiplying decimals dividing whole numbers multiplying whole numbers adding decimals subtracting decimals deducing information measurement conversions practicing with money problem solving graphing predicting and having fun! Each task builds off the next. Students will get clues as to where Santa might be hiding AFTER they correctly solve each math task. And don't worry, there is an ANSWER KEY. This resource lends itself to independent work but students can also work in groups of pairs to solve. Don't forget about the other holidays! There is a themed math activity in my store for each of the following: St. Patrick's Day: Find the Leprechaun Easter: Find the Easter Bunny Cinco de Mayo: Find the Piñata
Author Big Apple Teaching
Tags Math Challenge, Find Santa, Decimals, Division, Multiplication, Word Problems, Logic Puzzle, Graphing, Money
Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early-Finishers
Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Fractions, Geometry, Measurements, STEM, Research, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Activities
Personal STEM Research Project: Each student chooses a topic of interest and answers a challenging math question about it after step-by-step mini lessons teach them how. This research project can be used in many ways: - As a whole class STEM unit with 7 mini-lessons (a great idea for Friday afternoons) - As a year/term-long project for early finishers (no more copying extra math worksheets for every single lesson!) - As an enrichment activity for a small group (for those students who are ready for an extra challenge) The unit takes students through the step-by-step process using an example (how much water is needed to fill an ice rink for the NHL). The 7 steps are: o Topic: Help your students choose a topic and then narrow it down. This way your students will be invested in this project because it is about something that interests them! o Question: Brainstorm questions about that topic that need math to be solved. Help guided your students to a question that will have more than one step to solve. o Skills: Practice/learn skills needed to answer the question. Your students can use math websites like IXL, youtube videos, or their textbook to learn/review skills. o Research: Complete research to find necessary information. Students will need to find science and technology information to answer many of their questions. o Math: Put the skills and research together to find the answer! o Present: Think of a creative way to present the solution to the class. o Reflect: Take time to think back on the process. Grades: This project works well for intermediate/middle school aged students in grades 5-8. It could also be used in a high school special education classroom with extra support.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Math Project, Real Life Math, Math Research, STEM, Enrichment, Inquiry, Question, Problem Solving, Word Problems, Applied Math
Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project
Life Studies, Math, Decimals, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project - Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More! This resource is a ready-to-print and engaging project designed to teach high school students about personal finance and budgeting.. Each student is assigned a fictional career with a specific salary and student loan debt- which makes the budgeting process as realistic as possible! You could be a doctor with a high salary and a huge debt, a cashier with no debt but a very low salary, or something in between. Tasks: Income tax calculations using percentages written as decimals Rent options research and saving up for a house down payment in the future Loan repayment (if you have one) Transportation options: bus, leasing a car with no money down, saving up for a car Budget allocations for food and clothing Making monthly payments such as health insurance, electricity bills, and subscription services The flexibility of this project allows students to work at their own pace following the step-by-step instructions. If they encounter a shortfall in funds, they will need to re-evaluate their spending habits which offers an invaluable lesson in financial prioritization. Sometimes you can't have it all! Grades to Use With: This lesson is primarily designed for high school students in grades 8-12. It could be used in math class, career and personal planning, or family studies course. It could also be used for enrichment in grade 7 or in a life skills class with enough support and the use of calculators. Flexible Application This project can be used for whole-group instruction, small-group work, or an independent project. All of the instructions are clearly included, so students should be able to work at their own pace. At the end, a reflection is included so students can discuss what they have learned about the budgeting process. This is the kind of learning that stays with students long after math class ends! What's Included: A total of 7 pages in PDF format including 15 unique career cards to assign to students. If you like this personal finance lesson, check out others in my store: Taxes, Tips, Sales Inflation Renting vs Buying a Home Income Tax
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Planning, Budgeting, Personal Finance, Math Skills, Taxes, Loans, Rent, Groceries, Financial Literacy, Real World Math
6th Grade Math: Statistics and Probability Bundle: 4 Activities
Math, Statistics, Graphing, Money, Common Core, Grade 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new ideas for your 6th grade math unit to meet the Common Core State Standards for Statistics and Probability? Here is a ready-to-go bundle with four fun real-life activities to incorporate into your unit plan. 1) Statistical Questions: Students are taught what a statistical question is: a question that has numerical answers that vary.. 8 questions are included. Students need to identify if they are statistical questions or not. If they are, students think of how the data might be collected. If they are not, students explain what aspects of a statistical question are missing. Finally, students write 4 questions of their own (one should not be a statistical question) and they trade with a friend to see if they can identify the odd one out. 2) Dot Plots and Histograms: Students will collect numerical data through a survey and create their own dot plots and histograms to display their findings! This gives them a sense of ownership over their learning, and it is a great way to assess their skills! Discussion questions and self- assessment are included. 3) Math Stations: Statistics and Probability: Station 3 in particular has students create a dot plot and calculate the mean, median and mode of provided data. They can also do the probability stations if you want to address those skills. 4) Mean, Median and Interquartile Range of Hourly Wages: From a cashier to a taxi driver to an account to a CEO, students are given 10 realistic hourly wages. First, they create a histogram to display the data. Next, they write the wages in order from smallest to largest. They use this information to calculate the mean, the median, and the interquartile range. After that, they eliminate the outlier (the CEO wage) and recalculate the same statistics. Discussion questions are included. Grades to Use With: This bundle is designed for students in Grade 6, but can be used for Grade 5 enrichment, Grade 7 or 8 review, or high school special education classes. What's Included: 20 Page PDF with 4 Activities
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags 6th Grade Math, Statistics , Probability, Dot Plots, Histograms, Mean, Median, Interquartile Range, Statistical Questions, Financial Literacy
Savings Account Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This is a Savings Account Project is a fantastic tool for imparting financial literacy to your students. This resource is specifically tailored for middle school and high school students, offering activities that shed light on the realm of savings accounts and the underlying concepts of consumer math. Here's what you'll find: Navigating Consumer Math: We all know how tricky consumer math can be, especially for students with limited exposure. This product takes a straightforward approach to demystify savings accounts, the revenue generation by banks, and the calculation of interest. Building Responsible Consumers: By grasping the fundamentals of the banking system, students are equipped to make informed financial decisions and become more responsible consumers. Customizable Learning: Flexibility is key, and this Savings Account Project is designed with adaptability in mind. You can tweak it to align with your objectives and grade levels. If your aim is to focus on the basics of savings accounts, consider incorporating calculators or spreadsheets with formulas. For those delving into calculations, percentages, and tables, encourage them to construct their own tables. And if the core concept of interest is your focus, you can skip the compound interest section. Online Engagement: A portion of the product involves students watching an online video, offering a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Seamless Learning: Whether you prefer to complete activities at home or in the classroom, this resource caters to your preference. It's a versatile introduction to the world of banks and savings accounts for any student. So, if you're looking for a powerful way to lay the groundwork for financial literacy and empower your students to be better consumers, the Savings Account Project is an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit. Let's equip our students with the skills they need to navigate the financial landscape confidently. Product includes: *Glossary of terms related to savings accounts * Activity with Schoolhouse Rock "Dollars and Sense" * Activity to interview someone with a bank account *Activities with simple and compound interest *Word problems with simple and compound interest *Comparing different types of savings accounts and interest rates *Understanding a bank statement *Understanding a deposit slip *Understanding a withdraw slip *Easel Activity with self checking vocabulary activity
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Savings Account Project, Financial Literacy, Finance Class, Saving Money, Budgets, Small Group, Simple Interest, Google Slides, Bank Statements
Entrepreneur Fair: Start a Business Mini-Unit Grades 4-6
Life Studies, Math, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Projects
This Entrepreneur Fair Mini Unit is completely ready-to-go for your intermediate or middle school classroom. It walks students through the entire process of starting a small business step-by-step. Use it over several weeks, culminating with an Entrepreneur Fair in your classroom where students can buy each other's products and services. This will be the kind of hands-on, applicable learning students don't soon forget! How to Use: Print a booklet (double-sided) for each student with pages 2-7. Print a single page 8 for each student. o What is an Entrepreneur?: Read through as a class and give students time to research entrepreneurs. Decide if students will work independently or in pairs or small groups. o Brainstorming a Product or Service: Support your students as they complete the mind-map to think of a product or service they could sell. Ask questions to get them thinking of ideas. Once they have decided, they complete the page to draw and describe their idea. o Costs to Start a Business: Model a sample product and its costs, then let your students complete this task for their business idea. Encourage them to recycle and reuse items whenever possible: the less they spend, the more profit they can make! o Making the Product: Remind your students about writing instructions. They can include temporal words like first, next, and finally. Then give them class time to make products (some can also be done at home). Decide how much money your students will bring to the fair (and if you will use real money or pretend). I recommend $5. Students need to know this before they can price their item. o Pricing: Give students time to price their product and explain their rationale. o Advertising: Students will create advertisements for their products. You could bring in magazines or show online ads to notice key features: bright, happy, aspirational images with short, catchy phrases and features. You can post the ads around the classroom before the fair. Give students the pretend money (or they bring real money from home) and let them shop for each other’s items. They can make change and keep a tally of sales. o Calculating Profit: Walk students through the profit calculation step-by-step. o Reflection: Finally, give students time to reflect on the entire process.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Fair, Business, Sale, Money Math, Small Business, Economics, Profit, Mini Unit, Genius Hour
Pension Activity
Math, Money, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
Activity Introduction An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about STEM subjects. Pension Do you like Mathematics? what is your favorite subject? Do you like to be an entrepreneur someday? If yes, who is your favourite entrepreneur? What your business will be about? Have you ever tried to calculate your monthly spendings? If yes, tell us more about it. Have you ever seen a grownup using a credit card to making a money transaction online? If yes, do you think it is safe? Mathematics is a marvelous subject. Let' sharpen our brains and solve some equations in our daily life. Do you like timetable tricks? What is your favorite one? Using credit cards online is a little bit tricky. What do you think? Pension Activity The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about this topic. Pension This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity. Instructions Plan your needs and wants for each week based on your weekly pension. The first week is an example. Format Available in a PDF format.
Author Educational Voice
Tags Pension Activity, Pension, Pension Facts, Pension Facts For Kids, Money, Mathematics, Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy Facts, Financial Literacy Facts For Kids
"Change for a Dollar" Math Song
Math, Money, Grade 4, 5, 6, Songs, Activities
Many of our students love learning in a variety of ways and music is one of those! We can retain information better when we hear it through songs and visual videos. This is one reason we like to incorporate music in our learning environments. We don’t have to limit music to music class only for our students. In my store, you’ll find a wide array of music resources that students will love to learn from. This is a music video for your math students in 4th – 6th grade. The title of this song is “Change for a Dollar.”This is a song and video that will have students learn about making change. This video provides explanations and many examples to support student learning. You can implement this video at the introduction of teaching this math skill. The objective is for students to develop an understanding of making change for a dollar and how to use decimals to correctly represent values. This would be a song that I play multiple times for my students across the course of this unit . It is an MP4 file, so you can download it and have the option of embedding it into any slideshow you may be using for instruction. I hope you enjoy! Here are other similar resources for you to enjoy: “Bump It” Math Song “Both Sides of the Road” Math Song “This Little Piggy” Math Song “Down on the Farm” Math Song “Looking for a Ten” Math Song “Doggies Divide” Math Song You can find more resources at my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/mathdog-media
Author MathDog Media
Tags Change For A Dollar, Making Change, Math Skills, Counting Money, Values, Decimals, Math Song, Math Video, Money Song, Songs That Teach Math
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Reading Restaurant Menus Level 2
Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet : Reading Restaurant Menus Level 2 helps middle school students learn essential life skills like calculating sales tax and meal costs. This interactive 192-question worksheet uses six sample breakfast and lunch menus to teach skills like: - Figuring out the total cost of a 2-4 item meal - Accurately calculating sales tax Educators can use this printable worksheet one-on-one or in small groups to help special education students gain confidence with money math. It includes step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and ideas for lesson implementation that make it easy to incorporate into IEP goals for grades 7-9. With age-appropriate graphics and reinforced learning, this worksheet helps middle schoolers build money skills for independence at school, home, and in the community.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills
Personal Finance and Budgeting Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Projects
Personal Finance and Budgeting Project Understanding personal finance and budgeting is essential, especially as students transition into adulthood. This Personal Finance and Budgeting Project is developed to equip middle and high school students with the foundational knowledge they need in financial literacy and consumer math. Personal finance isn't just about numbers. It's about making informed decisions that shape one's future. That's why this project doesn't merely provide facts; it immerses students in real-world scenarios. By navigating these activities, students will grasp the significance of budgeting, realize the potential pitfalls of poor money management, and appreciate the power of informed financial choices. Why is this resource valuable? The truth is, many grown-ups wish they had learned about budgeting sooner. By introducing these concepts early on, educators can give their students a head start, ensuring they have the tools they need to make wise financial decisions throughout their lives. The activities are versatile, allowing for flexibility in teaching. Whether educators prefer to stretch them out into individual lessons or consolidate them into a more extensive project, the choice is theirs. Plus, given the editable nature of this resource, teachers have the liberty to adjust content to better fit their students' needs and the specific objectives of their lesson plans. Some of these activities include: Glossary Interview Activity Needs vs Wants Activity Needs vs Wants Reflection Questions Financial Circumstances Comparison Questions Budget Basics Video Penny Wise Budget Game …. and more!! Whether carried out in the classroom or at home, this resource offers a practical and engaging approach to a topic that, frankly, is often overlooked. As educators, we strive to prepare our students for all facets of the real world. This includes not only academic knowledge but life skills as well. By delving into the realm of personal finance and budgeting, we're setting them up for a lifetime of informed, empowered decisions.
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Personal Finance, Consumer Math, Financial Literacy, Budget, Monthly Budget, Finance, Project, Google Slides, Small Group, Real World
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Finance, Home Economics, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Financial Literacy: Financial Trade-offs Here’s a quick and simple way to include some easy financial literacy learning into your middle, high school, or special education class. These 8 prompts describe realistic financial scenarios about work, housing expenses, post-secondary education, cars, retirement planning, and wedding costs. Use them as debate topics, research prompts, or a simple whole class discussion (ideal for those extra few minutes you often end up with before the end of class). Only simple math skills and basic financial vocabulary are needed to understand these topics. How to Use: Start by explaining the basic premise to your students: Often people can feel stuck in their life due to a financial issue. However, by making a few financial trade-offs, there is usually a different way to deal with issues. Here are eight real life scenarios that many people deal with. Discuss them with your peers, have a debate, make a list of pros and cons! Realize that you always have more options if you can think critically and creatively. Main Goal: The main goal of these prompts is to drive home the importance of understanding trade-offs in goal setting and financial planning. Each topic presents itself as a relatable real-life scenario offering two distinctive choices involving critical thinking and decision-making. There is no "right" answer: just the right answer for your situation. Grades to Use With: These prompts could work in a middle or high school math class, a personal planning or career and education class, or a high school special education classroom. They could even be used in adult education scenarios. What's Included: A total of 10 pages in PDF: Title Page, Instruction Page and 8 trade-off situations If you enjoy this financial literacy product, please check out some of my other options in my store: FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early Compound Interest: Hook Students on Financial Literacy Net Worth: Assets - Liabilities = Equity
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Trade-offs, Critical Thinking, Budget, Money, Life Skills, Real World Math, Finance, Planning, Personal Finance
Grocery Game: Estimating, Adding, and Multiplying Decimals
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Multiplication and Division, Division, Money, Home Economics, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
This powerpoint presentation is based on the popular game show "The Price Is Right." It is a fun, whole class activity that you need to be able to project in your classroom on an interactive whiteboard or screen-share for distance learning. As students play along, they practice estimating to stay within a shopping budget. They have to multiply and add with decimal numbers: all helpful realistic applications. My students absolutely love playing this game , and I have included three rounds so you can play more than once! Instructions: 1) Decide on a target range. A higher range will require more challenging multiplication. If the range is tighter, it will be more difficult to win. I usually use a range such as $50-$52. 2) Tell students they must buy at least 4 of the 5 products. Students need to have a piece of paper and a pencil for calculations. 3) Choose a student to pick the first product. She needs to estimate the price for one of them, decide how many she wants to buy, and estimate how much that will cost. “I think the cheese is about $5, I want 3, so that will be around $15.” 4) Then show the price (by moving the red box with your cursor), and all students calculate the cost by hand. For example, 3 x 5.75 = 17.25. This is the start of the running total. 5) Choose another student to buy the second product. Again, have him or her estimate before calculating. Then allow all the students to calculate the cost of the second product. For example 4 x 3.19 = 12.76. 6) Now students have to switch from multiplying to adding decimals. They add the price of the second product to their running total. 17.25 + 12.76 = 30.01 7) Continue with the third, fourth, and fifth (if necessary) product. 8) Students try to spend between $50-52. It’s not always easy! Talk to the class about different strategies such as saving an inexpensive product for the end. If you like this Grocery Game , try another one! Fall Edition Winter Edition
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Grocery Game, Estimating, Adding Decimals, Multiplying Decimals, Budget, Price Is Right, Math Game, Estimate, Decimal Operations, Money, Estimation With Decimals, Estimating With Decimals, Estimation Of Decimals, How Do You Estimate Decimals
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 1
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 teaches middle school students with special needs how to budget for buying clothes. This 60-question worksheet covers calculating costs of pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, skirts, and accessories. Use this independent living skills activity one-on-one or in special education classes. It reinforces money math abilities needed for the community and features step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and ideas for personalized implementation based on your student's needs and IEP goals. The interactive format engages students through word problems, answer options, and provided solutions. Print this activity for an easy-to-use resource that aids in developing essential life skills for increased independence at home and school. Pair it with our full series of practical money math worksheets on reading menus, grocery shopping, and more.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Interactive Math Problems, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Basic Math Clothing Shop
Real World Life Skills - Financial Literacy Skills - Accessible Audio Book Gr. 6-12+
Life Studies, Math, Money, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Read Alouds, Activities
Real World Life Skills - Financial Literacy Skills An accessible audio book designed for grades 6 through 12 students. This education resource provides a robust review of important financial and economic concepts, making it a great tool for Mathematics teachers and educators focused on life skills training. The audio book covers various crucial topics: Financial management techniques such as understanding loans, credit card pitfalls, cash flow dynamics, Asset & Debt Management. Negotiation skills by walking them through the process of securing better value when shopping. Understanding Credit scores and actionable tips to enhance these scores. In-depth lessons pertaining to car ownership like maintenance costs, depreciation effects etc along with aspects of home ownership responsibilities. A comprehensive understanding of different types of taxes as well as global economics' knowledge base inclusive coverage on cryptocurrencies related concepts. Bearing in mind visual or physical impairments that might make traditional content hard to navigate—information is broken down into digestible sections with logical sequencing. Each lesson being straightforward yet engaging—a perfect fit whether you're conducting entire group classes or small study groups. Emphasis on Features: The option for text-to-speech function activation which benefits auditory learners the most thus enhancing comprehension levels vastly. Carefully contrasted images used alongside texts impart further relevant information increasing visibility catering specially to visually impaired learners' needs hence promoting inclusion at all levels. This ready-to-print PDF material extends over one hundred thirty pages approximating textbook length holds immense convenience for educators either for curricular lesson plans incorporation or assigning enriching homeworks fostering real-world essential skills among your rapidly growing wards fostering their transformation into confident financially-literate adults. A promising all-in-one solution to bridge between academic knowledge and life skills in an accessible way.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Comprehension, Assessments, Vocabulary
Math Project: Create your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging math project that lets students apply math skills to a realistic situation: opening their own store! Grades to Use With: This project is perfect to use with your middle grades students in grades 5-8. It could also be a great addition to a high school life skills class studying finance, business, or careers. How to Use: Each of your students has won $2,000,000 in the lottery, and they are going to use it to open their very own store! They create a budget for a new business venture by considering the costs to rent a commercial storefront in your area, pay employees, and buy all of the supplies and stock they will need. They can do research on the internet to find out the prices of rental properties and the supplies they will need. They can do decimal calculations by hand or with a calculator. This will include adding decimals and multiplying decimals. Extension: Students who finish early can create an advertisement to attract customers to their new store. You could even have a day where each student presents their unique store idea to the class. Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. If you enjoy this math project , check out some other options in my store: Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early Finishers Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Math Project, Store Design, Budget, Decimal Calculations, Group Work, Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Money, Business, Project, Budgeting Project For Highschool Students
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 3
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 3 is a 60-question special education worksheet that builds essential life skills for middle school students. This activity aids in teaching calculations for discounts, sales tax, and determining prices when shopping for various items of clothing. The questions are formatted as real-life word problems followed by multiple choice answers. There are 6 sets of 10 questions for calculating costs of pants, shirts, skirts, accessories, dresses, and shoes. This printable worksheet can be used one-on-one or in small groups to help students become more independent. It's an excellent resource for IEP goals related to money math and practical life skills. Interactive and hands-on, this worksheet is ready to use for grade 7-9 special education, autism life skills, or therapy sessions. With step-by-step instructions, age-appropriate graphics, and real-world examples, this is the perfect money math activity to engage middle school students.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math , Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Math Dresses
Bank Account Board Game: A Fun, Financial Literacy Lesson for Addition, Subtraction, or Integer Practice (Grades 3-7)
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Subtraction, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Activities, Games
Bank Account Board Game: A Fun, Financial Literacy Lesson for Addition, Subtraction, or Integer Practice (Grades 3-7) Do you want to give your students real world math practice for addition and subtraction up to 4 digits? Do you want to show them how the math they learn in the classroom is helpful in everyday life? Do you want to find a way to have them practice loads of math without even noticing? Then this financial literacy board game is perfect for you! How to Use: Print the two page handout double-sided for each student. Go through the bank account vocabulary together as a class. Then give your students time to try to match the vocabulary words to the clues. Next, talk about what actions help your bank balance and what actions hurt it, and try to think of more examples as a class. Now you are ready for the game! Print a game board for each group of 2-4 students, have six-sided dice, and small objects to use as counters. The game’s main objective is to educate students about financial literacy concepts such as spending (withdrawing) and saving (depositing) money within the context of a bank account. Each child takes turns rolling a six-sided die while using counters on the board. Students start with a $300 bank balance, and each turn leads them to a realistic scenario that increases or decreases their balance. I encourage students to use a scrap piece of paper to keep a running tally of their balance throughout the game. Although rare, some sequences of turns can result in negative balances. If this occurs, you can help your students use integers to calculate a negative balance OR create a rule that students can not have a balance below zero, so they can not complete that action and must miss. a turn. Grades to Use With: This game is perfect for students in grades 3-7 who are practicing adding and subtracting with numbers into the thousands. It can be used as a review for this math skill or in conjunction with a financial literacy unit. What's Included: 4 Page PDF: Teacher Instructions 2 Page Lesson/Worksheet 1 Page Game Board
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Addition And Subtraction, Math Game, Budget, Bank Account, Integers, Real World Math, Board Game, Addition, Subtraction
Financial Literacy: Compound Interest
Life Studies, Math, Decimals, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
This high school financial literacy lesson will show students why compound interest is so helpful to investors! The first page walks students through how to calculate compound interest step-by-step (year-by-year). Students need a basic understanding of writing percent as a decimal and multiplying to find the "percent of" a number. Students will be given an initial investment and a yearly interest rate. Each student in the class can have different values so they have to do their own work and so comparisons can be made. This allows for easy differentiation as well- give students who are struggling an easier interest rate (10%, 1%) and students who need a challenge a trickier one (6%, 4.5%) Students carefully calculate the amount of compound interest they would earn over ten years. They check their work using the compound interest formula. Then they can use the formula to calculate compound interest for longer periods of time. Your class can compare their results. I would recommend having a class discussion (prompt questions are included). Make sure to point out how compound interest is great for investing and saving and terrible for borrowing money. It works against you when you have a loan. Finally, students reflect on their learning by writing a paragraph after the lesson, and hopefully leave class wanting to start a saving account! This step-by-step lesson clearly shows students how compound interest works. They get practice doing calculations with precents written as decimals, exponents, and order of operations. It is the kind of math lesson that will stay with students long after the year is complete! Also check out my Financial Literacy Interest Rates: Lending and Borrowing Money Lesson!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Financial Literacy, Compound Interest, Investment, Yearly Interest, Money, Personal Finance, Interest, Loans, Budget, Percent, Compound Interest Project, Compound Interest Lesson
Financial Literacy: Bank Statement and Credit Card Bill Practice Activity
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Math, Percentages, Decimals, Money, Finance, Home Economics, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Financial Literacy: Bank Statement and Credit Card Bill Practice Activity A useful teaching resource, this activity is designed to arm students with necessary skills around reconciling bank accounts and managing monthly expenses. This hands-on lesson promotes the understanding of financial literacy through realistic practice with everyday financial documents - namely credit card bills and checking account statements. Grades to Use With: This lesson is suitable for students in grade 7 through grade 12, depending on your situation. It can be utilized in a variety of subjects such as Career and Personal Planning, Life Skills, Home Economics, and Math. The math skills required are adding and subtracting with money amounts up the the thousands of dollars. How to Use: Students are given a sample VISA bill with entries for one month's spending. They add up their total spending, reflect on if they should pay off the entire bill each month, add up their spending in specific categories (groceries, gas), and transfer their VISA spending to their checking account to pay off the bill. Next, students are given a sample checking account for one month of spending. They must complete a math operation for each entry. Sometimes that involves adding a deposit to the balance, subtracting a withdrawal from the balance, or figuring out a transaction amount based on a given balance. You can do several entries together as a class, and then assign the rest for your students to complete. Finally, students answer questions about the monthly spending as a whole, and they decide if this person has good financial health. A complete answer key is included. What's Included: A total of 7 pages: Title Page, 3 page assignment, 3 page answer key If you enjoy this real-wold financial literacy lesson, check out others in my store! Taxes, Tips, Sales: Using Percentages in Real Life Inflation: What is it and why does it matter? Financial Literacy: Interest Rates: Lending and Borrowing Money Renting vs Buying a Home: Real-Life Math Project Income Tax: Notes and Practice Calculations Household Budget Project
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Bank Statement, Financial Literacy, Money Management, Personal Finance, Credit Card, Budget, Money, Real World Math, Life Skills, High School Life Skills