Financial literacy activities

Earning

High school activities (grades 9–12)

During high school, many students are laying the foundation for their future. They’re considering higher education and careers. They might already have part-time jobs that can help them build their future. These activities help high school students understand workplace matters such as ways to get paid, the minimum wage and payroll taxes. The activities also help students prepare for college and career.

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Tracking income
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Tracking income for a farming family
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Tracking income for an artist family
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Choosing how to get paid
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Exploring life after high school in the skilled trades
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Exploring life after high school in the humanities
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Exploring life after high school in the arts
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Exploring life after high school in science
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Exploring life after high school in math
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Exploring community colleges
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Creating a poster on life after high school
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Comparing higher education choices
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Picturing your future self
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Investigating taxes in your life
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Investigating payroll tax and federal income tax withholding
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Exploring the minimum wage
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Calculating the numbers in your paycheck
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Asking for a raise
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Getting banked
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Researching the gig economy
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Playing a saving and spending game
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Understanding taxes and your paycheck
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Understanding jobs, teens, and taxes
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Becoming familiar with taxes
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Mapping your money journey (middle and high school)
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