While planning a large school field trip, 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, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Budgeting helps ensure that you’ll have enough money for the things you need and the things you want.
Essential questions
- How can budgeting help me manage my money?
- How are my spending choices different from others’ choices?
Objectives
- Create a budget for an imaginary school field trip
- Understand the advantages of making and sticking to a budget
What students will do
- Make spending decisions and budget for a school field trip.
- Reflect on the planning and budgeting process as a way to manage money.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_building-budget-school-field-trip_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_building-budget-school-field-trip_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.
