Financial literacy activities

Earning

Middle school activities (grades 6–8)

Middle school is a time when children become more independent. Many middle school students have opportunities to work outside their home. Many start thinking about what career they’d like to have in the future. These activities help middle school children learn about income and taxes, understand the pros and cons of entrepreneurship, and explore careers.

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Turning hobbies into earnings
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Increasing your earning potential
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Teaching others about Social Security
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Counting cash
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Counting cash in any language
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Examining elements of a paycheck
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Exploring careers in your community
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Identifying ways we all benefit from taxes
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Distinguishing between earned and unearned income
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Applying for jobs
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Making connections between education and income
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Getting paid
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Creating a vision board for careers in the sciences
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Creating a vision board for careers in the arts
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Creating a vision board for careers in math
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Creating a vision board for careers in healthcare
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Creating a vision board for careers in education
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Comparing salaries
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Starting your own business
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Meeting your future self
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Comparing higher education choices
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Playing a business game
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Exploring opportunity costs
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Exploring entrepreneurship
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Drawing your own business comic strip
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Mapping your money journey (middle and high school)
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