Resource Type: High school activities
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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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Budgeting for fun in a city
Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a city. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep…
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Budgeting for fun in a rural setting
Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a rural area. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Checking account basics
Students read a handout to learn about opening a bank or credit union account and then simulate asking a bank or credit union representative questions to determine if the account is for them. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social…
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Debating ways to pay bills
Students have a debate to explore options for paying bills and consider which methods might work for them now or in the future. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…
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Getting banked
Students select a local bank or credit union to research to learn about what to consider when choosing a financial institution. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur), Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history…
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Understanding prepaid cards
Students play a game and answer questions to learn about prepaid cards and explore whether they’d consider using them. Topic Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 01, 2022 Big idea Not all…
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Asking for a raise
Students engage in a scenario where they use the strategies of persuasive writing to write a professional letter asking for a raise. Topic Earn (Increasing earnings, Making money) 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…
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Calculating the numbers in your paycheck
Students review a pay stub from a sample paycheck to understand the real-world effect of taxes and deductions on the amount of money they receive. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money, Paying taxes) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes…