Language: English
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Figuring out how much to tip
Students use common tipping percentages to calculate three tip amounts. Topic Spend (Buying things, Giving to others) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Knowing how to figure out the right amount to tip helps you calculate…
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Getting a credit card and using it wisely
Students conduct research to learn about how credit cards work and some tips for using them. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Consumers use credit…
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Giving advice about consumer protection
Students put their developing understanding of fraud and identity theft to use as they play the role of a consumer affairs advice columnist responding to letters from readers. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school…
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Handling a lost or stolen card
Students conduct research to learn what steps people should take if their ATM, debit, or credit card or card number is lost or stolen. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration…
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Investigating types of fraud and identity theft
Students identify different types of fraud and identity theft in real-world scenarios. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Fraud and identity…
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Managing credit card payments
Students use a simple formula to calculate the true cost of items bought with a credit card. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea When you don’t pay off…
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Paying for after-school activities
Students create a plan for participating in after-school activities that consider their time and money limitations. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Researching your options can help you make informed decisions…
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Paying for a pet
Students calculate the costs of owning a pet and practice choosing an appropriate pet. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Researching your options can help you…
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Paying for a science expedition using credit
Students play a game to explore how borrowing affects the total cost of purchases. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Borrowing money instead of paying cash for items can increase the…
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Playing a credit and debit game
Students play a game to practice and explore positive credit and debit card behaviors. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 15-20 minutes…