Students watch a role-play to learn about the behaviors of a responsible borrower and answer questions about borrowing.
Borrow (Getting loans)
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Social studies or history
Middle school (6-8)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Borrowers who’ve paid back loans on time in the past may have a better chance of getting a loan in the future.
Essential questions
- How could a person’s behaviors influence their ability to borrow money?
- How would a responsible borrower act?
Objectives
- Understand what makes a person a responsible borrower
- Identify behaviors that can help people get credit or hurt their borrowing reputation
What students will do
- Watch a role-play about borrowing.
- Identify the behaviors of a responsible borrower.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_being-responsible-borrower_guide.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-ser-un-prestatario-responsable_guia.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_being-responsible-borrower_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-ser-un-prestatario-responsable_tabla.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
