Resource Type: Middle school activities
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Applying for jobs
Students learn about the job application process and practice filling one out. Topic Earn (Making money) 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 Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Being able to complete a job application…
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Distinguishing between earned and unearned income
Students play a game to help them learn the difference between earned and unearned income. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Even though…
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Exploring price changes
Students review scenarios involving an imaginary toy store to explore how supply and demand affect prices that people pay. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Elementary school (4-5), Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Prices are determined by supply…
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Exploring savings habits
Students learn about the benefits of forming their own savings habits and explore what it looks like to save a percentage of income. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big…
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Getting paid
Students act out different ways to get paid and then explore the benefits and risks of each option. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Getting paid) 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 Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09,…
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Making a good business investment
Students play an investment game where they’ll choose between two businesses to invest in. Topic Save and invest (Investing) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Understanding the benefits…
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Making connections between education and income
Students explore the connection between education and earning through two matching games. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education) Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Getting more education can often lead to earning a higher salary after…
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Preparing to pay for education after high school
After brainstorming ways to save for education after high school, students create an interactive graphic organizer that highlights ways to pay for postsecondary education. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college, Saving for long-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8)…
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Saving and investing card game
Students play a game to learn the difference between saving and investing and explore when to save or invest. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to…
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Saving for a rainy day in any language
Students create a word wall in the language they’re studying to explore the importance of saving for unexpected expenses. Topic Save and invest (Building emergency savings, Choosing how to save) Subject World languages Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Saving money for unexpected…