Students explore how creating a budgeting rule can help people include giving in their monthly budgets.
Topic
Spend (Budgeting, Giving to others)
Subject
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
Creating a budgeting rule for donations can help us reach our goals for giving.
Essential questions
- How can a budgeting rule help us donate to an organization that is important to us?
- What are some ways to support an organization that is important to us?
Objectives
- Understand how a budgeting rule can help us reach our goals for giving
- Reflect on ways we can support an organization that is important to us
What students will do
- Explore ways to include giving in an imaginary budget.
- Reflect on things they could do now to support an organization that is important to them.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_including-giving-your-budget_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_including-giving-your-budget_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.
