Resource Type: Spending

Students choose options for a new vehicle to learn how their choices affect the final price. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) 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 Understanding how much things cost…

Students determine how to balance their needs and wants when budgeting for household bills. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Budgeting helps ensure that you’ll…

While planning a large school field trip, students make decisions about how to budget their money. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) 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 30, 2022 Big idea Budgeting…

Students explore the difference between needs and wants and practice making budget choices. 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 Understanding the difference between needs and…

While planning a fun day with a friend, students make decisions about how to budget their money. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) 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 People face spending decisions…

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…

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…

Students use common tipping percentages to calculate three tip amounts. Topic Spend (Buying things, Giving to others) 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 Knowing how to figure out the right amount to tip helps you calculate…

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…

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…