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The Wolfram Demonstrations Project is an open-code resource that uses dynamic computation to illuminate concepts in science, technology, mathematics, art, finance, and a remarkable range of other fields. Its daily-growing collection of interactive illustr

Allows you to choose your federal budget based on values (badges) you select at the beginning of the simulation. Extends you budget into the future. From the Marketplace radio show on NPR

The worth of monetary transactions is also difficult to measure. While there is a price, wage, or other kind of transaction that can be recorded at a precise price, the worth of the amount must be interpreted.

Describing itself as "the one-stop electronic link to government for business," this site provides links to federal government information, services, and transactions.

This site provides in-depth guidance on starting, financing, and expanding a small business. It includes a shareware library of programs useful in operating a business.

Interactive online games featuring: -Financial Football -Financial Soccer -Countdown to Retirement -Smart Money Quiz Show -Road Trip to Savings -Ed's Bank -Cash Puzzler

"We've got information for you on everything you need to know to survive in the real world. Our content is packed with tips, advice and direction on how to navigate the "consumer jungle". Promoting Consumer Literacy Among Young Adults

Printable version of the "Life on Minimum Wage" game. "The goals of this game are up to you. The first person to reach all of their goals wins (or do they?). In order to reach your goals you must work hard. By working hard and being careful with your money, you can reach your goals. Rules: 1. You must identify your goals before the game begins. Everyone needs at least five goals. 2. Everyone will be randomly assigned to a job that pays minimum wage. 3. In order to earn money you need to complete the requirements on your task card. When you complete those requirements you will be paid. 4. You can work more than one job, but you have to complete all of the requirements of your assigned job first. 5. You can not work any more than 39.9 hours at any one job. 6. You must pay all of your bills including Taxes, Food & Beverages, Rent, Utilities, and "surprise bills" before spending your money on any of your goal items. 7. You cannot steal money. If you steal you will be sent to jail and disqualified from the game."

Offering a great way to get young students thinking about how to manage money effectively and providing them a creative outlet to demonstrate their knowledge.

"ECONnections contains standards-based lesson plans adapted from NCEE printed materials for the Internet with interactive activities for students. "

A printable version of the Spend or Save board game.

"Use the following lessons to learn how to write a check. Also, see our other money categories for our comprehensive check lesson material, tutorials, and to practice check writing including writing dollars and cents."

"Teach and learn how to write a check, make checking account deposits and withdrawals, endorse checks, manage and balance your checkbook, and checkbook reconciliation with your monthly bank checking account statement. Instructional worksheets, lessons, exercises, and activities are appropriate for both students interested in learning the basics about check writing (cheques), checking and the check register, as well as those looking for a curriculum to practice business math, basic math (addition and subtraction) and problem solving skills."

Includes: -Watch the full flash video version online -8 Things a Credit Card User Should Know -Interviews -A Credit Card Quiz -More to Explore -Discussion Boards -NYT Report extension -Update: Bankruptcy

"Browse EconEdlink online lessons by Title, Grade, or Lesson Plan Type. Please choose how you would like to view the lessons by clicking on the appropriate indicator. To look for a lesson plan by Concept, please use the Search function located on the side of the page. "

"Our original lesson plans are developed by Thirteen Ed Online Master Teachers. Starting with tried-and-true lessons that work in the classroom, our Web-savvy teachers have built Web-based activities that use the rich resources of Thirteen/WNET New York and the Internet. Each month, we will create new lessons based upon outstanding PBS series and around outstanding Web resources. " For grades 6-12

"Financial literacy is a skill essential to future success and should be given the same weight in school as English or math. High school and middle school educators striving to augment their own financial literacy curriculum will find a wealth of material in these teacher's guides, student activities, and presentations. Log in or register to download the lessons." Grouped by: -Young Children -Children -Teens -College -Special Needs -All Ages

"Access all the great educational content found in the Understanding Taxes program on the Internet! This online version includes detailed lesson plans, interactive activities, simulations, and more! For Educators, every Understanding Taxes lesson includes the correlations to national and state educational standards. Each lesson plan includes a link to the applicable national and state standards, making it simple to integrate Understanding Taxes into your existing classroom curricula."

great Disney interactive site where students have to start virtual businesses