Understanding+Money

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What is the name of this resource? Understanding money pays off - Education materials

**Where is it available?/How much does it cost?** Online and it's free

**URL: http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content/education/material/** It contains a big list of resources related to spending from K-12
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**Not sure how frequently they maintain the website, therefore, some of the info maybe vvery old/ obsolete
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This site is also useful for substitute and casual teaching.
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**What is the name of this resource?** Understanding Money

Online and appears to be sponsored by the Australian Government. Site offers some free programs or Financial Literacy programs available at cost upon enquiry. http://www.spendwell.com.au/index.html http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content http://www.moneystuff.net.au/nsw/Home/tabid/65/Default.aspx
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The [|Spendwell] program is of particular interest providing a highly animated and interactive site for students on consumer choice. Rights regarding buying and shopping on line can be explored. This program is free and as the site suggests is an innovative approach to problem-solving activities which is suitable for co-operative, group work and self regulated learning. The MoneyStuff program offers print and video resources for teachers. See the consumer rights and responsibilities section.
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**Are there any issues that teachers should be aware of when using this resource?** Some resources are not free. Use of these software programs will be subject to computer room availability. The Spendwell program is updated infrequently - the last update was in 2004.

Fits into the Consumer Decisions section on Core topic Consumer Choice. Particularly on the lesson on choosing where to buy. Lead in with a discussion on internet shopping. Continue the lesson by incorporating the Spendwell program and activities. Ask students to click onto the shop online menu then step students through each of the menu items including “glossary”, “Is it Safe”, “Shopping”, and “Quizzes” items. Students can debate the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping by analysing information available in the glossary and is it safe sections.
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