Financial literacy activities

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Budgeting for a fun day with a friend

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

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Big idea

People face spending decisions every day. 

Essential questions

  • What should be included in a budget? 
  • How can having a budget help me manage my money?

Objectives

  • Explore criteria for making spending decisions 
  • Understand the role of spending in their lives 

What students will do

  • Make spending decisions for a fun day with a friend.
  • Create a budget for their outing.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_budgeting-fun-day-friend_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_budgeting-fun-day-friend_worksheet.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.

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