Dear John,
April is financial literacy month. History and government classes can explore the finances of the United States Government using this lesson from our Documents of Freedom resource. In this lesson, students will examine significant events in the history of the U.S. economy and develop an understanding of concepts regarding government spending.
Engage your students on this important and relevant topic using the included essay, Savings and Investment Activity, and
Loanable Funds Market Activity.
As extension activities, have your students participate in a student Stock Market game, research articles relating to corporations and stocks (Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Barron’s, Kiplinger’s, Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes), or research and debate how the U.S. debt could lead to long-term effects for future generations. | 
