General Financial Literacy
Educational Links

Strand 3

Students will understand sources of income and the relationship between career preparation and lifetime earning power.

• Finance in the Classroom Teacher Resources
  This site has incredible resources to help educators teach financial literacy concepts. You will find lesson plans, activities, books, videos and more.
• The Mint
  Northwestern Mutual sponsors this site for economics education. Covers topics such as starting a business, government spending, saving, budgeting, and the role of individuals in the economy. Has lesson plans, quizzes, and games.
• Wages and Me
  In this EconEdLink lesson, students will explore wage rates in their potential careers. The forces of supply and demand are key to determining wage rates in our society. By learning how these and other factors affect the wages in students potential career, they can make wise choices regarding their education, skill development, and location, to maximize their potential income.

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http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Breckon  Heywood and see the Financial Literacy website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - Jennifer  Throndsen.

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