Resource Type: Borrowing
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Learning how FAFSA works
Students learn about how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) works by completing a simulation activity. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12)…
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Mapping your money journey (middle and high school)
Students complete a short survey to find out about their current money skills and explore things they can do to manage money better. Topic Earn, Save and invest, Protect, Spend, Borrow Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school…
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Banking basics card game
Students play a game to learn about common banking products and services and to consider which ones they might use now and in the future. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level…
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Miya builds her wealth
Students experience an interactive adventure in how to build wealth, analyze needs and wants, explore investing, and reflect on how they can control their spending in the future. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Investing), Spend (Budgeting, Buying things), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers) Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes…
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Understanding redlining
Students read a handout about the practice of redlining and answer questions about its impact on individuals and communities. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals), Spend (Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to…