Consumer Education

Consumer Education/Life Skills Activity Units – Living in the Real World Print on CD

Grade 7 and up Prepare students for life in the real world with standards-based teaching tools. Each activity unit is provided on CD in PDF format. Each unit is packed with activities that let your students discover how to live on their own a... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Cars

Grade 7 and up. Students will shop at four dealerships and view available vehicles. They’ll compare the costs of leasing and buying and compare financing at the dealerships and at four financial institutions. They’ll even meet with lo... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License: Housing

Grade 7 and up. Students will be renting a place or learning what it takes to buy a home of their own. They’ll view properties to see what they like and what fits their budget. They’ll also shop for insurance, and once they’ve m... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Food

Grade 7 and up. In this simulation, your students must eat three meals a day over a one-week period. They can eat at home or check out the menus at dozens of restaurants from fast food to fine dining. But they must stay within their budget an... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Budgeting

Grade 7 and up. Students must create a spending plan that fits their income and family size. They’ll make real-life spending decisions in 15 categories from housing and food to entertainment. Can they live within their means when faced ... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Banking

Grade 7 and up. Your students will maintain a personal checking account involving all types of transactions. They’ll make deposits, write checks, make ATM withdrawals, and use their debit cards. They’ll maintain their register and rec... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Insurance

Grade 7 and up. In this simulation, your students will have to choose the correct types of insurance for the real-life scenario they’re assigned. Will they buy the right protection for the emergencies they’ll be facing? Features a... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Credit

Grade 7 and up. In this simulation, your students will have to make smart credit choices. Will they be responsible or ruin their credit rating? Features activities and resources applied to a specific area of personal finance including a tutorial,... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Taxes

Grade 7 and up. In this simulation, students will be completing the federal 1040EZ income tax return. Ten different W2 forms are available to give them plenty of practice. Features activities and resources applied to a specific area of personal f... More.

Dollars & Sense CD-ROM Unlimited Site License for Networks: Clothing

Grade 7 and up. Students view clothing in a variety of stores and buy what fits their needs, tastes, and budget. The program creates a summary of what they purchased in each store, what it cost (including sales tax), and if they paid with cash or... More.