Insurance
This lesson covers basic insurance terms, common types of personal insurance, and factors to consider when buying insurance.
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The Three D's of Identity Theft (Lesson 10A)
The Three D's of Identity Theft (Lesson 10A)
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students are introduced to different options for deterring and detecting identity theft. They then play a game about identity protection and learn that 100% identity protection is not possible, but there are ways to minimize risk and steps to take if identity theft occurs.
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46-60 MIN
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Car Insurance 101: Coverage and Cost Basics
This video assignment on car insurance introduces coverage and cost basics.
MODULES
16-30 MIN
Building Human Capital | It's Your Paycheck Lesson 1
This interactive assignment teaches the link between investment in human capital and earning income.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation is Real
In this reading assignment, learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
AUDIO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Fiscal Policy
This audio assignment covers how the government uses fiscal policy to influence the economy.
CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Navigate: Exploring College and Careers
This resource for 7th through 9th graders introduces students to planning for careers and college.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
1 HOUR+
Making Personal Finance Decisions Curriculum
The Making Personal Finance Decisions curriculum teaches valuable personal finance lessons grounded in economic theory.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Wealth Game—Factors for Success (Lesson 1A)
After playing a game simulating wealth creation, students reflect on determinants of wealth: natural abilities, effort, motivation, and luck.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making Choices and Identifying Costs (Lesson 1B)
Students are introduced to the PACED decisionmaking model and grid as a guide to making personal finance choices.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
The Inventory Game—Net Worth and Cash Flow (Lesson 2A)
Students play a game to learn about net worth, cash flow, and the relationship between them.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Meeting Financial Goals—Rate of Return (Lesson 2B)
Students are shown the two ways that investments can earn a return.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Investing in Yourself (Lesson 3A)
Students perform calculations to demonstrate the importance of human capital in increasing a person’s productivity.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Entrepreneurship—Working for Yourself (Lesson 3B)
Students learn about common traits of entrepreneurs through an activity.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
What Are Taxes For? (Lesson 4A)
Students learn why it is necessary for the government to provide some goods and services.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Understanding Taxes (Lesson 4B)
Students learn about factors that make various taxes different.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Making a Budget—It Is All Spending! (Lesson 5A)
Students discover that all elements of a budget are essentially spending on goods and services.
