Programs by Grade Level

ProgramElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolTopic:
Economics (E), Finance (F)
Kansas Economics Poster ContestElementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelE
Stock Market Gameā„¢Elementary Grade LevelMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade LevelE, F
LifeSmartsMiddle School Grade LevelHigh School Grade LevelE, F
Personal Finance ChallengeHigh School Grade LevelF
Economics ChallengeHigh School Grade LevelE

Economics Poster Contest

Economics Poster Contest Logo

Give students an opportunity to create economic masterpieces around the topics of Goods & Services, Scarcity, Producers & Consumers, Specialization, Opportunity Costs and Productive Resources. Posters are due in April.

Stock Market Game

The Stock Market Game Logo

Students in grades 4-12 can participate in the Stock Market Game, a stock investing simulation that incorporates math, personal finance and critical-thinking skills. Sessions run in fall and spring. Visit Stock Market Game: How SIFMA Foundation is Impacting Financial Literacy for Kids for additional background information.

Life Smarts

Life Smarts

A program that teaches students in grades 6-12 about consumer skills relating to Personal Finance, Technology, Health & Safety, Consumer Rights & Responsibilities, and the Environment through scavenger hunts, quizzes, and more with competitions available at both state and national levels!

Personal Finance Challenge

National Personal Finance Challenge Logo

This challenge gives students a chance to test their knowledge of credit, spending, saving, investing, income and money management. Preliminary competition is online Fall & Spring semesters.

Economics Challenge

National Economics Challenge Logo

The perfect program for teachers integrating economics in class and is a great motivator for students with beginner and advanced levels. Preliminary competition is online.