Resource Type: Middle school activities

  • Identifying ways we all benefit from taxes

    Students create a map highlighting resources and programs near them that are paid for with tax dollars. Topic Earn (Paying taxes) Subject Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea Taxes help pay for many…

  • Exploring careers in your community

    Students learn about careers that are available in their community by interviewing family members, friends, or other trusted adults to learn about the work they do. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Physical education or health, Science, Social studies or history Grade Level…

  • Examining elements of a paycheck

    Students review a sample pay stub to understand the real-world effect of taxes and deductions on the amount of money workers take home. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money, Paying taxes) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…

  • Counting cash in any language

    Students practice handling money through simulated purchases and sales transactions in their target language. Topic Earn (Making money), Spend (Buying things) Subject World languages Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea Knowing how to make change can help you prevent costly and embarrassing mistakes…

  • Counting cash

    Students practice handling money through simulated purchases and sales transactions. Topic Earn (Making money), Spend (Buying things) Subject Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea Knowing how to make change can help you prevent…

  • Teaching others about Social Security

    Students learn about Social Security and create a social media graphic that teaches people about how tax dollars are used to fund important Social Security benefits. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Paying taxes) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes…

  • Saving for short- and long-term goals

    After discussing the difference between short-term and long-term goals, students set their own savings SMART goals. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea…

  • Increasing your earning potential

    Students use a U.S. Department of Labor online resource to research different careers, their education or skill requirements, and how much they may pay. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 Big idea…

  • Turning hobbies into earnings

    After learning about the term “gig economy,” students brainstorm a list of fun hobbies or activities they enjoy doing that could be turned into money-making opportunities. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education) Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022…

  • Teaming up to build a budget

    Students pretend to plan a middle school event to learn about budgeting. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Product research and comparison shopping help you stay within…