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"By participating in the H&R Block Budget Challenge, you will learn and practice many real-world money management skills: Paying bills, managing expenses, saving money, investing in retirement and more."

"By participating in the H&R Block Budget Challenge, you will learn and practice many real-world money management skills: Paying bills, managing expenses, saving money, investing in retirement and more."

For slightly older students who need practice counting money at higher amounts

For slightly older students who need practice counting money at higher amounts

"This academic standards-based program teaches your middle school students the value of managing and saving money so that their financial goals can be within reach. With the help of the lessons and worksheets available for free download below, your students will develop the tools necessary to successfully budget and save their money."

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Interactive Math activities by grade level and category: Number, Data Analysis, Geometry, Operations, Probability, Measurement, Time and Money, Algebra

One of the wonders of the Internet is that it can bring the world to you instead of your needing to find the time and money to explore the traditional way. The following virtual tours bring opportunities to explore cities, famous landmarks and buildings, museums, college campuses, and even outer space. You can learn how things are made, explore the human body or that of a life-sized whale, and visit ball parks and theme parks. There is even a section of incredible virtual tours that Google Earth has compiled that shares the world in a whole new way.

I played the Blob (Music) and Cloud-Click (Math) games and they were fun! I didn't try the Algebra or periodic table games. It will take someone smarted than me! These four games are free. Whatever else they have needs MONEY!

"The MyStocks page is the one-stop place where you can trade stocks with virtual money. The Global Stock Game (GSG) is the world's most realistic stock market simulation, where you can have fun and learn the stock market at no cost. Yes, it is 100% FREE. In addition, it's is easy enough to use even if you know little or nothing about the stock market. Even seasoned investors use this Web site to test their investing strategies before placing real orders in the stock market. "

"At www.practicalmoneyskills.com and www.whatsmyscore.org, educators, parents, and students can access free educational resources including personal finance articles, games, lesson plans, and more."

" disrupt yourself...before your competitor does". Why not either a) Have a half day or session with your team to create your competitor's business. How would you start a new business which would knock your socks off....then use the ideas for your own! OR b) If you can afford it why not put a team of people onto creating a fabulous competitor. Give them a separate unit to run and let them give you a run for your money. You could also challenge the local college or University students to do it as part of their development."

There is a free trial version of the materials in the National Library of virtual manipulatives. Math topics Numbers and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Data Analysis & Probablity are covered. I did not come across anything asking for money so I a not certain there is a cost. There are tons of manipulatives to access from each of the above categories. This site is associated with the Uta State University.

"Inkling redefines your textbook for iPad. Save money, do better, and study more efficiently-all with a book you can't wait to dive into. Curious yet? Try a free sample chapter from any title."

Math Apprentice answers the question that nearly every student will ask during his or her math career: When are we ever going to use this stuff in the real world? Sure, there are some obvious real world connections. Money, time, and measurement are all very relevant concepts. Other areas of math, such as number theory and functions, are more cryptic and can seem disconnected from real life. Math Apprentice reveals the connections by showing students how math is used in a variety of interesting professions.

We're all looking for ways to become better professionals. From conferences and webinars to books and seminars, we spend good money and give precious time to glean insights from accomplished marketers. Those are great, of course, but what if I told you that you can get smarter for free with Twitter and 20 minutes or so a day.

Free k12 school resources on math, history, social studies, science, living things, space, reading, writing, art and music for k12 students and teachers. Math Basic arithmetic, measurement, shapes, counting number, money, and word problems. Science & Technology Computers, technology, physics, chemistry and engineering for Kindergarten Kids, K-1, and K-2 students. Living Things Free educational resources on living things includes animals, the human body, plants and safety. Art & Music Arts and Music includes art history, music, painting, drawing, theatre and dance. Social Studies social studies includes geography, famous people, holidays and world cultures. Earth Science Geology, oceanography, weather, nature and the environment for kindergarten kids, K-1, and K-2 students. Reading & Writing Language arts includes reading, writing, grammar, poetry, alphabet, and online stories. History America history, world history, and ancient history. U.S. History & Culture Education resources on America includes United States history, government, geography and culture. Space The universe, solar system, stars and space exploration.

"The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. "