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Earning; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities
Turning hobbies into earnings
After learning about the term “gig economy,” students brainstorm a list of fun hobbies or activities they enjoy doing that could be turned into money-making opportunities. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education) Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 02, 2022 […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Saving and investing
Evaluating savings scenarios
By analyzing real-world scenarios, students practice making informed decisions about savings tools to meet financial situations and needs. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated May […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Saving and investing
Setting a SMART savings goal
Students discuss short-term and long-term goals and what makes a goal SMART. They then create their own short-term savings goal and make an action plan to meet that goal. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Choosing the best instrument for you
Students research the features and costs of musical instruments and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Choosing the best saddle for you
Students research the features and costs of work saddles and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Choosing the best telescope for you
Students research the features and costs of telescopes and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best one for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Science Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Comparing public transportation options
Students research the features and costs of transportation methods for getting to work and use a decision matrix to compare options and determine the best choice for their needs, wants, and budget. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Contrasting long-term and short-term savings goals
Students learn the difference between short-term and long-term savings goals and apply their knowledge in an exercise-oriented game. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject Math, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16, […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing; Spending
Learning about budgets
Students learn about budgeting rules and then apply their understanding in an interactive budgeting activity. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals), Spend (Budgeting, Paying bills) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Opening a savings account
Students answer questions about opening a savings account at a bank or credit union and complete a sample savings account application. Topic Save and invest (Banking options, Choosing how to save) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16, […]
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