Resource Type: High school activities

  • Understanding taxes and your paycheck

    Students analyze statements about taxes to better understand how taxes affect people’s paychecks. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money, Paying taxes) 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 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Nov 17, 2022 Big…

  • Protecting yourself as a consumer

    Students research consumer rights to respond to real-life scenarios that demonstrate the importance of consumer protection laws. 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 (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities…

  • 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…

  • Angela learns about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

    Students experience an interactive adventure and answer questions about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Topic Spend (Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers) Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Oct 06, 2022 Big idea The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides potential benefits to…

  • Examining the statistics on fraud and identity theft

    Students research the federal government’s statistics on fraud and identity theft in the United States and in their state. Topic Protect (Preventing fraud and identity theft) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities…

  • Miya plans for her future

    Students experience an interactive adventure about how to build and protect wealth over time and then answer questions about what to consider when planning for the future. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Investing) Subject JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers) Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Oct 06, 2022…

  • Sonya explains the Military Lending Act

    Students experience an interactive adventure, explore the Military Lending Act (MLA), and use a loan calculator to understand the impacts of high-interest loans. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers), Math Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Oct 06, 2022 Big idea…

  • Including giving in your budget

    Students explore how creating a budgeting rule can help people include giving in their monthly budgets. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Giving to others) Subject English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 22, 2022 Big idea Creating a…

  • Sonya gives advice on large purchases

    Students experience an interactive adventure and answer questions about what to consider when making a large purchase. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 22, 2022…

  • Writing about giving

    Students discuss giving to a charitable organization, research local groups, and write a persuasive letter about that organization. Topic Spend (Giving to others) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 22, 2022 Big…