Students experience an interactive adventure in how to build wealth, analyze needs and wants, explore investing, and reflect on how they can control their spending in the future.
Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Investing), Spend (Budgeting, Buying things), Borrow (Managing credit)
JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers)
High school (11-12)
75-90 minutes
Big idea
The spending decisions you make today affect your financial future.
Essential questions
- How can I control my spending?
- How can I begin to build wealth?
Objectives
- Describe how to control spending
- Understand the importance of saving and investing money to reach future goals
What students will do
- Complete an online, interactive adventure independently or as part of a group.
- Explore ways to control spending, increase savings, and invest.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_MiMM_miya-builds-wealth_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_MiMM_miya-builds-wealth_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.
