Language: English
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Playing an insurance matching game
Students play a game to demonstrate their understanding of how insurance reduces financial risk. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance) Subject Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022 Big idea We all face risks in life, and insurance is one way to…
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Protecting your home
Students act out scenarios and insert key vocabulary words into an insurance scenario to become familiar with how renter’s and homeowner’s insurance can help people manage expenses related to unexpected troubles that may happen. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8)…
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Protecting your identity online
Students answer true-or-false questions about safe online behaviors and consider ways to protect themselves online. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022…
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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…