Students practice budgeting by planning for a fun overnight trip to a rural area.
Spend (Budgeting, Buying things)
CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math, Physical education or health, Social studies or history
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
When planning for a trip or an event, creating a budget ahead of time can help keep your expenses under control.
Essential questions
- What types of things should be included in a budget?
- How can budgeting help me manage my money?
Objectives
- Create a budget for an imaginary overnight trip to a rural setting
- Understand the advantages of making and sticking to a budget
What students will do
- Work with a partner to plan a budget for an overnight trip to a rural setting.
- Reflect on the planning and budgeting process as a way to manage money.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_budgeting-fun-rural-setting_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_budgeting-fun-rural-setting_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.
