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Borrowing; Financial literacy activities; High school activities
Distinguishing between credit myths and realities
Students analyze and make judgments about credit and borrowing statements to better understand the reality of debt. Topic Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Misconceptions […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Spending
Exploring the influence of advertisements
Students create a short public service announcement about techniques advertisers use to persuade people to buy things. Topic Spend (Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, […] -
Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities; Spending
Furnishing your first apartment
Students will practice decision-making skills as they work within a budget to furnish an imaginary apartment. Topic Spend (Budgeting, Buying things) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Math Grade Level Middle school (6-8) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Jun 30, 2022 Big idea Sticking to a budget […] -
Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities; Protecting
Play-acting ways to protect
Students create and act out skits about ways they can protect themselves from common risks. Topic Protect (Managing risk) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts, Physical education or health Grade Level Elementary school (2-3), Elementary school (4-5) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea It’s […] -
Earning; Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities
Playing career charades
Students play a game of charades to explore different careers. Topic Earn (Learning about careers, Making money) Subject Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (2-3) Duration 45-60 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea There are many different careers you can think about for […] -
Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities; Protecting
Protecting what’s important
Students analyze a picture and identify characters that are protecting something. Topic Protect (Managing risk) Subject Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (K-1) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea It’s important that we protect ourselves, our belongings, and our money. Essential […] -
Borrowing; Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Saving and investing; Spending
Reading about federal financial aid
By analyzing a text about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students learn about the most common process for applying for financial aid to help pay for higher education. Topic Save and invest (Saving for college), Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, […] -
Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities; Saving and investing
Singing a song about saving
Students discuss the importance of saving money and sing a song about saving. Topic Save and invest (Saving for long-term goals, Saving for short-term goals) Subject English or language arts, Fine arts and performing arts Grade Level Elementary school (K-1) Duration 15-20 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big idea Saving money […] -
Earning; Earning; Elementary school activities; Financial literacy activities; Middle school activities
Starting your own business
Students practice being entrepreneurs by thinking of businesses they might start based on their own ideas, talents, or passions. Topic Earn (Becoming an entrepreneur, Making money) Subject English or language arts, Social studies or history Grade Level Elementary school (4-5), Middle school (6-8) Duration 75-90 minutes Back to All Activities Updated Aug 11, 2022 Big […] -
Borrowing; Financial literacy activities; High school activities; Spending
Understanding how much student debt you can afford
Students calculate how much they can afford in monthly student loan payments based on what their salary might be after graduating from college or another post-secondary institution. Topic Spend (Paying for college), Borrow (Getting loans) Subject CTE (Career and technical education), Math, Social studies or history Grade Level High school (9-10), High school (11-12) Duration […]
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