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Interactives - Grades: 6-8

Take a moment and explore several of the interactive tools used in our lessons.

Grades: All     Grades: K-2     Grades: 3-5     Grades: 6-8     Grades: 9-12

Human Capital

Human Capital   (Full Screen)
This 3 minute video clip explains the concept of human capital and how it affects earning an income.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
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Compound Interest Calculator

Compound Interest Calculator   (Full Screen)
The Compound Interest Calculator visually shows students the dramatic affect that compounding can have on investments.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
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You're Going to College

You're Going to College   (Full Screen)
This game-based interactive gives students the chance to learn about costs and benefits, the cost of college, and potential lifetime earnings.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
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National Budget Simulation

National Budget Simulation   (Full Screen)
Adjust the numbers in this interactive to see if you can balance the budget.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
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Welcome to our Online Museum

Welcome to our Online Museum   (Full Screen)
This is a custom interactive of an online museum. Students will get to act as guest curator and choose the most financially safe exhibit for the museum.
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
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The History of Herr

The History of Herr   (Full Screen)
This is a story interactive about the history of Herr potato chips.
Grades: 6-8
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Calculating Profit with Farmer Bob

Calculating Profit with Farmer Bob   (Full Screen)
This is an interactive about calculating profit.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8
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Meat Consumption Calculator

Meat Consumption Calculator   (Full Screen)
This is a custom activity that calculates one's average meat consumption.
Grades: 6-8
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The Westward Expansion

The Westward Expansion   (Full Screen)
This is a flash interactive story about the Westward Expansion.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8
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How to Make Money

How to Make Money   (Full Screen)
This is an interactive story that tells about different ways to make money.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8
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The Lemon Story

The Lemon Story   (Full Screen)
This is an interactive flash story about lemons.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8
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