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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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Do You Want an Extended Warranty with That?
OVERVIEW
This Page One Economics® reading activity dives into the fine print buying an extended warranty. Weigh the costs and benefits when thinking about protecting your home, car or appliance. Print the article.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Insurance
Discuss factors to consider when buying insurance.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Insurance
This lesson covers basic insurance terms, common types of personal insurance, and factors to consider when buying insurance.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Car Insurance 101: Types of Coverage, Optional Add-ons, and Possible Discounts
Discuss types of car insurance coverage, optional add-ons, and possible discounts.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Risk and Return Grab Bag
Define various savings and investment options.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Life is Risky Business
Recognize the purpose of insurance.
More in This Series
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Advertising: Targets, Techniques, and Technology
Explain how advertising creates demand for products or services.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
An Economic Guide to Giving the Perfect Gift
Learn how to use consumer surplus and social utility to measure a gift’s value.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
