Language: English
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Contrasting long-term and short-term savings goals
Students learn the difference between short-term and long-term savings goals and apply their knowledge in an exercise-oriented game. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject Math, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16,…
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Learning about budgets
Students learn about budgeting rules and then apply their understanding in an interactive budgeting activity. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals), Spend (Budgeting, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Opening a savings account
Students answer questions about opening a savings account at a bank or credit union and complete a sample savings account application. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16,…
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Saving for unexpected events
Students brainstorm unexpected events that may cost money and then analyze emergency scenarios to better understand the importance of having an emergency savings fund. Topic Save and invest (Building emergency savings, Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration…
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Using idioms to promote saving
Students explore idioms, which are expressions that use figurative speech, to better understand financial concepts like saving and earning. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16, 2022 Big idea…
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Visualizing a savings goal
Students create a savings progress chart to help them illustrate a savings plan, manage their savings process, and help them reach their financial goals. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Applying for jobs
Students learn about the job application process and practice filling one out. Topic Earn (Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Being able to complete a job application…
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Conducting spending interviews
Students interview an adult about how they make financial decisions and analyze their findings to come up with their own rules to live by. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back…
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Creating a buying plan
Students practice creating a buying plan and apply this strategy to provide buying advice to others. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big…
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Distinguishing between earned and unearned income
Students play a game to help them learn the difference between earned and unearned income. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Even though…