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Which subject	Economics
What topic	Money management
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Money Management

Subject

Economics

Topic

Money Management

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (grades 6-8)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

Objectives

Understand the concept of money management and its importance.
Identify and differentiate between essential and non-essential expenses.
Create a simple budget using personal income and expenses.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with budgeting templates
Examples of income and expenses
Projector (optional for displaying slides)
Calculators (optional)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Money Management	5	Briefly introduce the concept of money management. Discuss why it is important for financial stability and independence.
2	Identifying Expenses	10	Explain essential vs. non-essential expenses. Use examples to clarify. Engage students in a discussion about their own expenses.
3	Creating a Budget	10	Distribute budgeting templates. Guide students through filling out a sample budget using given income and expense examples.
4	Group Discussion	3	Facilitate a discussion on challenges in managing money. Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
5	Recap and Homework Assignment	2	Summarize key points from the lesson. Assign homework to create a personal budget based on their sources of income.

Homework

Students will create a simple personal budget using their estimated income and expenses. They will submit this budget in writing without presenting it in front of the class.

Assessment

Check homework submissions to evaluate student understanding of budgeting concepts.
Observe participation and engagement during class discussions for informal assessment.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with national standards related to financial literacy and personal finance, promoting responsible money management skills essential for students’ future independence and financial well-being.