Title: Lesson 2.3: Teaching Human Capital and the Importance of Postsecondary Education (Lesson and Infographic)
Course: Personal Finance Sample "STANDARD" Syllabus - for Canvas Upload > 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 (Lesson and Infographic)

- 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 1: Human Capital and Employment” (pdf) and the accompanying PowerPoint slides for Part 1.
- Display and review the infographic “Why Develop Human Capital?” available for order or in electronic format at https://www.frbatlanta.org/education/katrinas-classroom/lesson4/ infographic.aspx

Part 2 (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.