Students explore the differences between saving and investing and answer questions about which one they’d use to reach different financial goals.
Topic
Save and invest (Investing)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history
Grade Level
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
People typically save for short-term goals and invest for long-term goals.
Essential questions
- What are some differences between saving and investing?
- What are some long-term goals you can achieve with investing?
Objectives
- Understand the differences between saving and investing
- Explore the different goals saving and investing can help achieve
What students will do
- Explore the differences between saving and investing.
- Determine whether saving or investing would be ideal for reaching different financial goals.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_comparing-saving-investing_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_comparing-saving-investing_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.
