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
Big idea
The people around us help shape the way we think and feel about money.
Essential questions
- Who are the people in my life who shape the way I think and feel about money?
- How do I make choices about money?
Objectives
- Identify the people in our lives who help shape our choices about money
- Recognize how our thoughts and feelings about money shape our money choices
What students will do
- Form a circle and toss or bounce a ball to different classmates.
- Answer a question about money based on the number they see when they catch the ball.
- Reflect on their thoughts and feelings about money as they listen to classmates’ answers.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_bouncing-ball-money-choices_guide.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.
