Resource Type: Financial literacy activities
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Defining debt consolidation
Students work collaboratively to match questions with their answers to better understand key concepts and important rules to live by related to debt consolidation and borrowing. 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 15-20 minutes Back…
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Determining how down payments affect loans
Students calculate how monthly payments for installment loans change based on the size of the down payment. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022 Big idea Installment loans can help…
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Exploring government agencies
Students read about government agencies and then try to match real-world scenarios to the agencies that offer related protections and services. Topic Protect (Managing risk) 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 23, 2022 Big idea The United States…
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Learning about the Good Student Discount
Students work with a partner to research information about teen drivers and the “Good Student” insurance discount. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance) Subject English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 23, 2022 Big idea Being a responsible teen driver and a good student…
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Playing an insurance game
Students play a game to explore types of insurance and how they help protect people. Topic Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance) 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 23, 2022 Big idea When you…
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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,…