Students play a game to practice and explore positive credit and debit card behaviors.
Topic
Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health, Social studies or history
Grade Level
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Hackers and thieves are eager to steal credit and debit card information from unsuspecting consumers.
Essential questions
- How can I protect my financial identity when using a credit or debit card?
- What behaviors put me at risk for identity theft?
Objectives
- Understand why it is important to protect your credit or debit card information
- Make a list of tips to follow when using credit or debit cards
What students will do
- Listen to scenarios about using credit and debit cards and move to different parts of the room to show whether they agree with the practice in the scenario.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_playing-credit-debit-game_guide.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.
