Language: English
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Identifying ways we all benefit from taxes
Students create a map highlighting resources and programs near them that are paid for with tax dollars. Topic Earn (Paying taxes) Subject Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea Taxes help pay for many…
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Increasing your earning potential
Students use a U.S. Department of Labor online resource to research different careers, their education or skill requirements, and how much they may pay. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea…
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Saving each payday
Students use a real-world simulation to learn how saving a little money each payday can be a successful strategy for saving. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…
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Tracking income
Using a case study about an urban family, students calculate monthly net income and explore the impact of having irregular income. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Getting paid, Making money), Spend (Budgeting) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back…
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Tracking income for a farming family
Using a case study about a farming family, students calculate weekly and monthly net income and explore the impact of having irregular income. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Getting paid, Making money), Spend (Budgeting) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60…
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Tracking income for an artist family
Using a case study about a family of artists, students calculate monthly net income and explore the impact of having irregular income. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Getting paid, Making money), Spend (Budgeting) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60…
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Turning hobbies into earnings
After learning about the term “gig economy,” students brainstorm a list of fun hobbies or activities they enjoy doing that could be turned into money-making opportunities. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education) Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022…
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Evaluating savings scenarios
By analyzing real-world scenarios, students practice making informed decisions about savings tools to meet financial situations and needs. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated May…
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Setting a SMART savings goal
Students discuss short-term and long-term goals and what makes a goal SMART. They then create their own short-term savings goal and make an action plan to meet that goal. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High…
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Choosing the best instrument for you
Students research the features and costs of musical instruments and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90…