Students create a plan for participating in after-school activities that consider their time and money limitations.
Spend (Budgeting, Buying things)
CTE (Career and technical education), Math
Middle school (6-8)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Researching your options can help you make informed decisions about how to spend your money and your time.
Essential questions
- What should I think about before choosing to participate in an after-school activity?
- How do I budget my time and money when choosing after-school activities?
Objectives
- Learn about the costs of participating in an after-school activity
- Make an informed decision about which activities may be right for you
What students will do
- Review a handout comparing time commitments and costs for different after-school activities.
- Create a plan for participating in after-school activities while sticking to their time and money budgets.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_paying-after-school-activities_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_paying-after-school-activities_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_after-school-activities-time-money-costs_handout.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.
