Students act out different ways to get paid and then explore the benefits and risks of each option.
Topic
Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Getting paid)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
People can be paid for their work in different ways.
Essential questions
- What are the most common options employers may use to pay the people who work for them?
- What are some benefits and risks of different ways of getting paid?
Objectives
- Understand the process for depositing a paper paycheck into a bank account
- Understand how direct deposits of paychecks can occur
What students will do
- Work in groups to review a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) publication to learn about at least one way they can receive the money they earn from a job.
- Act out one of two ways to get paid: paper check or direct deposit.
- Answer reflection questions about these two payment methods.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_getting-paid_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_getting-paid_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.
