Resource Type: Middle school activities
-
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)…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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,…
-
Saving for a rainy day
Students explore the importance of saving for unexpected expenses and then draw pictures of what their rainy day savings could pay for. Topic Save and invest (Building emergency savings, Choosing how to save) Subject Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022…
-
Contrasting long-term and short-term savings goals
Students learn the difference between short-term and long-term savings goals and apply their knowledge in an exercise-oriented game. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject Math, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16,…
-
Opening a savings account
Students answer questions about opening a savings account at a bank or credit union and complete a sample savings account application. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save) 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 16,…
-
Saving for unexpected events
Students brainstorm unexpected events that may cost money and then analyze emergency scenarios to better understand the importance of having an emergency savings fund. Topic Save and invest (Building emergency savings, Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration…
-
Using idioms to promote saving
Students explore idioms, which are expressions that use figurative speech, to better understand financial concepts like saving and earning. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save) 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 16, 2022 Big idea…
-
Visualizing a savings goal
Students create a savings progress chart to help them illustrate a savings plan, manage their savings process, and help them reach their financial goals. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes…