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Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Saving for unexpected events
Students brainstorm unexpected events that may cost money and then analyze emergency scenarios to better understand the importance of having an emergency savings fund. Topic Save and invest (Building emergency savings, Choosing how to save, Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Using idioms to promote saving
Students explore idioms, which are expressions that use figurative speech, to better understand financial concepts like saving and earning. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 16, 2022 Big idea […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Visualizing a savings goal
Students create a savings progress chart to help them illustrate a savings plan, manage their savings process, and help them reach their financial goals. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes […] -
Earning; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities
Applying for jobs
Students learn about the job application process and practice filling one out. Topic Earn (Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Being able to complete a job application […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Conducting spending interviews
Students interview an adult about how they make financial decisions and analyze their findings to come up with their own rules to live by. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back […] -
Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Creating a buying plan
Students practice creating a buying plan and apply this strategy to provide buying advice to others. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big […] -
Earning; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities
Distinguishing between earned and unearned income
Students play a game to help them learn the difference between earned and unearned income. Topic Earn (Getting paid, Making money) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Even though […] -
Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Spending; Spending
Exploring price changes
Students review scenarios involving an imaginary toy store to explore how supply and demand affect prices that people pay. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject English or language arts, Math Grade Level Elementary school (4-5), Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big idea Prices are determined by supply […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Saving and investing
Exploring savings habits
Students learn about the benefits of forming their own savings habits and explore what it looks like to save a percentage of income. Topic Save and invest (Choosing how to save) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, 2022 Big […] -
Earning; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities
Getting paid
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 Back to All Activities Updated Jun 09, […]
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