Students consider everyday spending decisions by working through real-world scenarios.
Topic
Spend (Budgeting, Buying things)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Social studies or history
Grade Level
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
People face spending decisions every day.
Essential questions
- What criteria do people use when they make spending decisions?
- How is my financial decision-making process different from others?
Objectives
- Explore criteria for making spending decisions
- Understand the role of spending in their lives
What students will do
- Make spending decisions based on scenarios.
- Decide whether to agree or disagree with other students’ spending decisions.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-scenarios_guide.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_ejemplos-de-gastos_guia.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.
