What makes a good life? What makes life hard? Get your class thinking about the global picture with this extensive packet. They read quotes from around the world, analyze statistical data from every continent, then read and answer...

Redecorate a classroom on a budget. Middle schoolers rebuild a classroom after a disaster. They conduct Internet research to determine construction supplies needed and the most cost effective way to reach the predetermined results. They...

Students examine several examples of budgets to develop a facility with the components of its formation. Income, expenses, and expenditures are considered and itemized for this lesson.

Students research how the government works together to create a budget. In groups, they examine each major spending category and their purpose. They identify the many challenges and compromises that must take place to agree on a budget.

Students discuss budgets. In this mathematics activity, students watch an episode of Biz Kid$ about budgeting, participate in a guided group discussion, and create a pamphlet to teach others how to budget their money. Extension...

In this consumer mathematics learning exercise, students calculate the total amount of money they earned during a project given. Then they transfer the expenses from each month to find their totals. Students also calculate to find their...

Students create a spreadsheet that they will use to plan a small party or outing. They calculate expenses and stay within a budget amount for their party.

Students examine examples of budgets and explore the difficulties of living on a budget. The hands-on activity offers an opportunity to experience a real life application.

Young scholars explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson plan, students read an article about how a budget helps young adults keep track of their spending. Young scholars discuss financial issues that young adults have...

In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students use the newspaper to complete the sheet and figure out their budget for the next six months. They include parenting challenges and a new baby in their budget factors.

Students explore choosing a career and living on a budget. They receive an alternative identity and must make choices and decisions based upon given situations. Students research possible solutions, and use spreadsheet technology to...

Sixth graders construct a budget for a family of four including a column for income and no less than ten columns for expenses, all of which will be expressed and totaled in dollar amounts. They are also requested to write a scenario in...

Students research the internet and use the information they find to plot straight line graphs. They use graphs to make comparisons of the various packages offered. Students interpret graphs and solve problems based on varying parameters.

Students investigate the basics of pricing and the long-term effects of smart spending. They explore the "Bargain Basement" section of the ING website, read about a boy's ideal meal, complete a worksheet that compares the cost of eating...

Young scholars explore the components that comprise the formation of a budget. Sales brochures advertising apartment furnishings are used to assist students in this task.

Pupils experience real life by utilizing math skills to plan a household budget and enhance their financial planning skills.

In this consumer mathematics instructional activity, students complete a monthly budget by completing each category on the sheet. They fill in the blanks and calculate their totals for month two.

In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete a monthly budget form by filling each of the categories. They fill in their total expenses for each category and calculate their budget for month three.

For this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete a monthly budget form by filling each of the categories. They fill in their total expenses for each category and calculate their budget for month four.

In this consumer mathematics worksheet, high schoolers complete one month of budgeting by completing each of the statements with the appropriate information. Then they calculate their total expenses for the month minus their savings...

In this consumer mathematics activity, students complete the following statements with their appropriate information. Then they calculate their total expenses and subtract a portion for savings.

In this consumer mathematics worksheet, students complete each statement with their appropriate information. Then they calculate their total expenses for month six and subtract a portion for savings.

Seventh graders research a certain type of job. They write the details of finding the job and describe the job duties. Students also describe a living arrangement and all the costs associated with it. Then they create a physical budget...

Fifth graders simulate a shopping experience. Students are given a specified amount of money and they must spend it. Students choose five items they wish to purchase and determine if they can afford the items.