Students explore the connection between education and earning through two matching games.
Topic
Earn (Learning about careers, Making money)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education)
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Getting more education can often lead to earning a higher salary after you graduate.
Essential questions
- What education choices are open to students after completing high school?
- How do different levels of education connect to occupational choices and income?
Objectives
- Identify several education pathways students can take after high school
- Understand how education and training choices influence occupations and possible income levels
What students will do
- Examine the different levels of education they can complete.
- Match the levels and years of education to occupational choices and match occupations to median salaries.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_making-connections-education-income_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_making-connections-education-income_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.
