Resource Type: Middle school activities
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Getting a credit card and using it wisely
Students conduct research to learn about how credit cards work and some tips for using them. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Consumers use credit…
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Understanding credit scores
Students read an infographic and complete a vocabulary matching exercise to learn basic information about credit scores. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea A person’s credit score is a…
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Managing credit card payments
Students use a simple formula to calculate the true cost of items bought with a credit card. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea When you don’t pay off…
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Paying for after-school activities
Students create a plan for participating in after-school activities that consider their time and money limitations. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Researching your options can help you make informed decisions…
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Paying for a pet
Students calculate the costs of owning a pet and practice choosing an appropriate pet. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Researching your options can help you…
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Paying for a science expedition using credit
Students play a game to explore how borrowing affects the total cost of purchases. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Borrowing money instead of paying cash for items can increase the…
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Telling the difference between loan myths and realities
Students analyze statements about loans and decide whether they’re a myth or reality. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) 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 Jul 14, 2022 Big idea Knowing the difference between…
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Understanding minimum payments
Students watch a video and answer questions to learn how long it takes to pay off a credit balance when making only the minimum payment. Topic Borrow (Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea The…
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Understanding ways to pay for education after high school
Students conduct Internet research to build their awareness of options for paying for education after they graduate from high school. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All…
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Brainstorming household budgets
Students review monthly incomes and household expenses to practice making budget decisions, including about housing and roommates. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things, Paying bills) 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 Budgeting helps…