Students use an online calculator and answer questions to learn about the value of investing early.
Topic
Save and invest (Investing)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math, Social studies or history
Grade Level
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Investing early can mean more money for your financial future.
Essential questions
- How can investing early help my money grow?
- How can investing early help me meet my financial goals?
Objectives
- Understand the importance of investing as early as possible
- Learn how investing early pays off over time
What students will do
- Use an online calculator to discover how investments grow over time.
- Identify reasons to start investing as early in life as possible.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_discovering-benefits-investing-early_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_discovering-benefits-investing-early_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.
