Financial Literacy Project
Learning Intention:
Research and gain important/practical personal financial management skills for real world application.
Weekly Grading Success Criteria:
Assignment completion, deadlines, quality, use of class time, and self-guided work.
All work will be submitted to the “Shared Folder” in ONE ongoing document.
Research and gain important/practical personal financial management skills for real world application.
Weekly Grading Success Criteria:
Assignment completion, deadlines, quality, use of class time, and self-guided work.
All work will be submitted to the “Shared Folder” in ONE ongoing document.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must be motivated to use research skills and basic math skills for this project.
Assignment List Preview
Lesson 1: Money Matters: Why It Pays to Be Financially Responsible
Lesson 2: Dream Big: Money and Goals
Lesson 3: Road Rules: Researching and Buying a Car
Lesson 4: The Cost of College: Financing Your Education
Lesson 5: A Perfect Fit: Finding the Right Career for You
Lesson 6: Keeping Score: Why Credit Matters
Lesson 7: Privacy Please: Protecting Your Identity
Lesson 8: Making it Work Together: Money and Roommates
Lesson 9: A Plan for the Future: Making a Budget
Lesson 10: Make It Happen: Saving for a Rainy Day
Lesson 11: Savvy Spending: Sharpening Money Decisions
Lesson 12: Bank or Bust: Selecting a Banking Partner
Lesson 13: Nothing But Net: Understanding Your Take Home Pay
Lesson 14: Using Credit Wisely
Lesson 15: The Danger of Debt: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Lesson 16: Home Sweet Home: Purchasing a Place
Lesson 17: Smooth Sailing: Exploring Insurance and Estate Planning
Lesson 18: A Way to Wealth: Understanding Interest and Investments
Lesson 19: Financial Forces: Understanding Taxes and Inflation
Lesson 20: The Tools to Build Your Financial Dream
Lesson 21: Buy, Sell or Hold?: An Overview of Investing
Lesson 22: Kindness Counts: Understanding Charitable Giving
Glossary
Lesson 1: Money Matters: Why It Pays to Be Financially Responsible
Lesson 2: Dream Big: Money and Goals
Lesson 3: Road Rules: Researching and Buying a Car
Lesson 4: The Cost of College: Financing Your Education
Lesson 5: A Perfect Fit: Finding the Right Career for You
Lesson 6: Keeping Score: Why Credit Matters
Lesson 7: Privacy Please: Protecting Your Identity
Lesson 8: Making it Work Together: Money and Roommates
Lesson 9: A Plan for the Future: Making a Budget
Lesson 10: Make It Happen: Saving for a Rainy Day
Lesson 11: Savvy Spending: Sharpening Money Decisions
Lesson 12: Bank or Bust: Selecting a Banking Partner
Lesson 13: Nothing But Net: Understanding Your Take Home Pay
Lesson 14: Using Credit Wisely
Lesson 15: The Danger of Debt: Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
Lesson 16: Home Sweet Home: Purchasing a Place
Lesson 17: Smooth Sailing: Exploring Insurance and Estate Planning
Lesson 18: A Way to Wealth: Understanding Interest and Investments
Lesson 19: Financial Forces: Understanding Taxes and Inflation
Lesson 20: The Tools to Build Your Financial Dream
Lesson 21: Buy, Sell or Hold?: An Overview of Investing
Lesson 22: Kindness Counts: Understanding Charitable Giving
Glossary
