Resource Type: Financial literacy activities
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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…
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Analyzing credit card statements
Students conduct online research to become familiar with reading and analyzing credit card statements. 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 It’s important to understand the…
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Asking for a loan
Students deliver a persuasive monologue on why a family member should lend them money. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea People can get different types of loans based on…