Resource Type: Saving and investing

  • 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…

  • Learning about budgets

    Students learn about budgeting rules and then apply their understanding in an interactive budgeting activity. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals), Spend (Budgeting, Paying bills) 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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)…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…