Resource Type: Spending
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Understanding who shapes your money decisions
Students read a handout and then identify how both they and the people in their lives make choices about money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes…
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Spending money in world languages
Students brainstorm words and phrases about spending and translate them into the language they’re studying. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject World languages Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 21, 2022 Big idea Knowing the right words and phrases for financial transactions can help you make decisions about…
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Paying for fitness
Students compare the cost of home exercise equipment and a gym membership and determine which option would be best for them. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject Math, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 21, 2022 Big idea Comparison shopping can help you make…
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Explaining how inflation works
Students learn about inflation and buying power by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Calculator to compare prices for goods and services in 1960, 1990, and 2019. Topic Spend (Buying things) 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…
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Bouncing ball money choices
Students play a game to share how they think and feel about money. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jul 21,…
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Comparing higher education choices
Students explore higher education options by comparing similarities and differences between two colleges near where they live. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money), Spend (Paying for college) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to…
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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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Exploring opportunity costs
Students read a book about the opportunity costs of starting a business, play a fill-in-the-blank game, and discuss things they could give up so they can have something else. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Learning about careers, Making money), Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or…
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Mapping your money journey (middle and high school)
Students complete a short survey to find out about their current money skills and explore things they can do to manage money better. Topic Earn, Save and invest, Protect, Spend, Borrow Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8), High school (9-10), High school…
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Using a buying plan
Students read a scenario and then practice creating a buying plan and comparison shopping for a computer. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (4-5), Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Sep 15,…