Students pretend to plan a middle school event to learn about budgeting.
Topic
Spend (Budgeting, Buying things)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Math
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Product research and comparison shopping help you stay within a budget.
Essential questions
- What criteria do people use when they make spending decisions?
- How is my budget different from others’ budgets?
Objectives
- Explore criteria for comparison shopping
- Understand the importance of spending money within a budget
What students will do
- Identify a middle school event they’d like to plan.
- Determine how much it will cost to hold the event.
Download activity
Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_teaming-up-build-budget_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_teaming-up-build-budget_worksheet.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.
