Personal Finance: Teaching Econ is Fun!

Introduction to Personal Finance: Dive into MONEY!

This lesson serves as the kickstart to my personal finance module. While it's primarily an introductory session, it can seamlessly fit into any personal finance curriculum. The core theme explores the complexities of a barter-based economy and delves into the reasons we pivot to using money, accompanied by a precise definition of money.

It's a dynamic and captivating lesson. It includes a light-hearted skit, where students, and optionally the teacher, illustrate the pitfalls of bartering. Following the skit, the spotlight shifts to understanding the essence of money and its significance. With hands-on demonstrations, students get a chance to actively participate, ensuring they remain engrossed and involved throughout the session.

What is included?

• -The Goat Farmer and Chicken Farmer skit (props not included :-)

• -a power point that will define money and the challenges of a barter economy

• -a Federal Reserve bank publication titled: "MONEY", this is a must have resource when teaching about money!

I use this resource in my 7th grade classroom, but it could be used in almost any middle or high school class. This has been a successful lesson in my economics class for almost 20 years. Teaching economics is fun!