Welcome to the world of coins and currency, mutual funds and market forces. Tips for Kids is an experiential economics program developed by American Century Investments. Hands-on projects and activities provide discussion opportunities and enable students to refine personal theories to explain the world around them. The curriculum reflects three major themes of contemporary education: Experiential Learning, Constructivism and Collaborative Learning. It's a fun and functional way to lead your students in learning about how money impacts their world. The curriculum is divided into four modules and each module is divided into learning units. Modules are sequenced to introduce students to key financial concepts and economic principles.   Module 1 – Money & Me   Module 2 – Economic Encounters   Module 3 – Mastering Finance   Module 4 – Business Building The complete program will take about 10 weeks, using two or three hours each week. Or you may select individual units, such as the three-week or five-week options. The free curriculum may be downloaded direct, or you may order the curriculum on CD, from www.tipsforkids.com Additional support materials, including an introductory video and posters, are available free of charge. For more information, visit www.tipsforkids.com