Classroom-Ready Fund Education
Alaska’s Renewable Revenue
APFC and Alaska Resource Education (ARE) have partnered to develop classroom games and lessons that help equip Alaska’s future leaders with an understanding of the Permanent Fund—our state’s largest renewable financial resource. Alaska demonstrated foresight by converting its nonrenewable oil, gas, and mineral wealth into a lasting financial asset. Through disciplined saving and investing, the Fund’s earnings today contribute to essential state services and support the annual Permanent Fund Dividend.
Tools for Teachers
The Curriculum
Teachers can access curriculum materials by downloading the workbook, which includes lesson plans, activity instructions, replacement game pieces, and QR codes linking to supporting videos. The workbook is designed for use both in the classroom and at home to support flexible learning.
Classroom Engagement
Teacher Training
ARE offers, live Zoom sessions, in-person workshops, and on-demand “how-to” instructional videos.
Guest Teaching
Invite a guest teacher from Alaska Resource Education (ARE) to lead a session in your classroom.
Classroom Kits
APFC has created ready-to-use classroom kits designed for teachers, with everything you need in one package. Request a free, all-inclusive kit mailed straight to you.
Standards-aligned materials for understanding the Fund
About the Curriculum
"Alaska’s Renewable Revenue" curriculum was created to teach and empower Alaska’s youth about the existence and purpose of APFC and the Fund, financial literacy, the Fund’s structure, investment management, and how the Fund is used to convert non-renewable mineral resources into a renewable economic resource.
The curriculum consists of three interactive games designed to help students understand personal finance, the Alaska Permanent Fund’s role in the state, and how diversification supports stability and long-term returns. Aligned with state standards in Math, Science, Government, and History, these engaging lessons provide high school students with a foundational understanding of Alaska’s economic future while building practical financial literacy skills.
GAME 1: CREATE-A-STATE GAME
Students explore how Alaska became a state through its natural resources and consider ways to transform nonrenewable resources into a renewable resource.
GAME 2: RENEWABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
Students examine how the Alaska Permanent Fund is managed as a renewable financial resource that supports the state and future generations.
GAME 3: FUND SIMULATION
Students role-play decision making for the Permanent Fund, balancing current needs with long-term growth to responsibly benefit Alaskans today and tomorrow.
Resources for the Classroom
Educational Videos
The curriculum includes three short videos for students. Watch them to learn more about the Alaska Permanent Fund, how investing works, and why diversification helps stability and maximizes returns. These materials are designed to support both teachers and students, with ready-to-use lessons, videos, and activities.
Partnership for Alaska's Future Leaders
Alaska Resource Education
In addition to training teachers and equipping classrooms with the workbook and inclusive kits, Alaska Resource Education (ARE) also has a hands-on approach. ARE has partnered with teachers and school districts to work with students directly to teach Alaska's Renewable Revenue curriculum. To date, ARE has taught the curriculum to over 2000 students across 16 districts and 51 communities.