Resource Type: Spending
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Writing about giving
Students discuss giving to a charitable organization, research local groups, and write a persuasive letter about that organization. Topic Spend (Giving to others) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 22, 2022 Big…
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Learning about sales tactics
Students read a script about high-pressure sales tactics and discuss ways to respond. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 15, 2022 Big idea Recognizing high-pressure sales tactics can help you…
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Miya builds her wealth
Students experience an interactive adventure in how to build wealth, analyze needs and wants, explore investing, and reflect on how they can control their spending in the future. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Investing), Spend (Budgeting, Buying things), Borrow (Managing credit) Subject JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers) Grade Level High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes…
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Playing a saving and spending game
Students discuss the importance of emergency savings and play a game to explore connections between saving, spending, and unexpected expenses. Topic Earn (Making money), Save and invest (Building emergency savings), Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Avoiding overdraft fees
Students design a poster or pamphlet to inform consumers about their options for avoiding checking account overdraft fees. Topic Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history, World languages Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60…
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Banking basics card game
Students play a game to learn about common banking products and services and to consider which ones they might use now and in the future. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level…
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Budgeting for fun in a city
Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a city. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep…
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Budgeting for fun in a rural setting
Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a rural area. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated…
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Checking account basics
Students read a handout to learn about opening a bank or credit union account and then simulate asking a bank or credit union representative questions to determine if the account is for them. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social…
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Debating ways to pay bills
Students have a debate to explore options for paying bills and consider which methods might work for them now or in the future. Topic Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school…