Resource Type: Middle school activities
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Asking for a loan
Students deliver a persuasive monologue on why a family member should lend them money. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea People can get different types of loans based on…
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Avoiding debt
Students read a short story and a handout to learn about excessive debt and ways to avoid or reduce debt. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) 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 Jul…
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Being a responsible borrower
Students watch a role-play to learn about the behaviors of a responsible borrower and answer questions about borrowing. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, 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…
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Borrowing money for a house
Students “buy” a local home and calculate payments based on the principal, interest rate, and length of mortgage loans to learn how different loan terms affect the overall cost. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Building a good borrowing reputation
Students analyze the profiles of three different people to decide what kind of borrowing reputation they have. Topic Borrow (Getting loans) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022 Big idea People with a good reputation…
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Calculating energy costs
Students calculate the yearly costs of operating energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs and compare them to the costs of using standard appliances and bulbs. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 14, 2022…
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Comparing video game subscriptions
Students read a scenario, compare the cost of video game subscriptions, and analyze the benefits and drawbacks of each option. Topic Spend (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…
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Creating a vision board for careers in education
Students conduct research on the Occupational Outlook Handbook webpage of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn about careers in education. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school…
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Creating a vision board for careers in healthcare
Students conduct research on the Occupational Outlook Handbook webpage of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn about careers in healthcare. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Creating a vision board for careers in math
Students conduct research on the Occupational Outlook Handbook webpage of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn about careers in math. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All…