Katrina's Classroom
Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life is a four-part curriculum unit designed for personal finance-related high school classrooms.
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Paying Taxes
OVERVIEW
The infographic features the types of taxes people pay on the things they buy, what they earn, and what they own. The three types of tax systems—progressive, regressive, and proportional—are featured.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Net Price
Explore the importance of using net price to compare schools.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Forms 101: Filling Out the W-4
Introduce the W-4 form and explain the basics of taxes, dependents, and exemptions.
MODULES
1 HOUR+
Invest in What's Next: Your Career and Education Pathways
Leverage cost and benefit analysis to make a personal career and education plan.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Your Social Security Number: The 9-Digit Evolution
Look at the history of social security.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
0-15 MIN
Evaluating Careers
This activity uses a decisionmaking chart to research career options.
More in This Series
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Entrepreneurs
Demonstrate what it means to be an entrepreneur.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why Develop Human Capital?
Learn about the connection between education level and earning potential.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why is Good Credit Important?
Learn about the importance of your credit history.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why Should You Save & Invest?
Learn about the value of saving, investing, and the Rule of 72.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Banks & Interest
Illustrate factors to consider when selecting a bank.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Insurance
Discuss factors to consider when buying insurance.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Why Prepare for the Unexpected?
Learn how to financially prepare for emergencies.
