Title: Lesson 2.3: Teaching Human Capital and the Importance of Postsecondary Education (Classroom Resource)
Course: Personal Finance Sample "STANDARD" Syllabus > Section: Unit 2: Earning Income

Description: In the two-part lesson, students assess their current and future human capital—their knowledge, skills, and training. They will gain an understanding of the connection between their education level and earning potential and explore the costs of higher education. The infographic details how long it takes to earn a million dollars based on education level and other earnings data based on education level.

Part 1 (Human Capital & Employment Lesson and Infographic)

Full Lesson Plan: lesson-procedures-4-part-1.pdf

PowerPoint Slides: lesson-presentation-4-part-1.pptx

Infographic: human-capital-infographic.pdf

Part 2 (Evaluating Postsecondary Opportunities Lesson)

- Go to https://www.frbatlanta.org/education/publications/extra-credit/2016/spring/lessons- and-activities/high-school/personal-finance/teaching-human-capital.aspx (Teaching Human Capital and the Importance of Postsecondary Education).
- Use “Part 2: Evaluating Postsecondary Opportunities” (pdf) and the accompanying PowerPoint slides for Part 2.

Full Lesson Plan: lesson-procedures-4-part-2.pdf

PowerPoint Slides: lesson-presentation-4-part-2.pptx

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