Language: English
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Protecting yourself against risk
After reviewing a handout about insurance, students will match types of insurance to the scenarios they cover. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022 Big idea Planning ahead for unexpected events makes it easier…
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Protecting yourself from identity theft
After watching a video about the dangers of identity theft, students will choose actions that will help protect their personal information. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) 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 23,…
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Role-playing borrowing and lending
Students take on the role of a borrower or a lender to pose questions, apply formulas to calculate interest, and evaluate data to inform borrowing and lending decisions. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90…
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Shopping in credit city
Students play a shopping game to see how much money they would spend on four major purchases that require borrowing money. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022 Big idea…
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Choosing the best cell phone plan for you
Students research the features and costs of cell phones and cell phone plans 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), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…
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Choosing the best exercise equipment for you
Students research the features and costs of home exercise equipment and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best product for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Physical education or health Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes…
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Understanding who shapes your money decisions
Students read a handout and then identify how both they and the people in their lives make choices about money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Writing a personal savings statement
Using the strategies of expository writing, students create a personal savings statement sharing their personal beliefs about saving money. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) 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…
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Writing a personal savings statement in many languages
Using the strategies of expository writing, students create a personal savings statement sharing their personal beliefs about saving money. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), World languages Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Acting out fraud and identity theft
Students develop and act out skits depicting possible fraud and identity theft and ask classmates to guess which type of crime is occurring. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school…