Financial Literacy Camp: Money Values, Budgeting, Banking & Investing(Flex)
In this 4-week camp, students will use the interactive platform Nearpod to analyze their money values, create a budget, complete various banking activities, and learn about stocks, index funds, and saving for retirement.
Brooke Martinez
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4.9
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
Exit ticket at the end of the lesson.Class Experience
This 4-week bootcamp will cover behavioral finance, budgeting, banking, and investing. This course will be filled with hands-on learning! My course is a great way to prepare students for handling their own finances! Many learners start with little knowledge about handling finances. After the course, they will grow to enjoy learning about money and will be much more confident in their finances! This course will include presentations, videos, reading, writing, activities, and projects. I'm a firm believer in creating engaging learning experiences. I'm excited to begin a journey of discovering finances with your learner! Students will collaborate through the Outschool platform through various projects including: The Bean Game (evaluating what someone values based on how they spend their money), Budgeting with Roommates, completing various banking activities, and investment strategies. A Nearpod will be provided for each week of the camp. There will be multiple interactive activities throughout the lesson so students can synthesize what they are learning and keep track of it. I will ask students to share their work with me and/or the class and give them feedback on this work. I will pose a weekly discussion question for students to answer in the classroom or Nearpod via video, picture, or chat and I will ask that classmates respond to each other's submissions. There will also be a review quiz after each lesson on Nearpod as a check for understanding. Agenda: Week 1: Your Values and Money *What are Your Emotional Reactions to Money? *The Bean Game *Appraise Your Financial Well-Being *What Do You Value? Week 2: Budgeting *Gross Pay vs. Net Pay *Create a Budget *Budget Apps *How to Fix Your Budget When It Isn’t Working Week 3: Banking *Online Banking *The Evolution of Personal Banking *Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Checking Account *Direct Deposit *Online & Mobile Banking *Bill Pay, Apple Pay, Mobile Security Tips Week 4: Investment Basics *Investing Basics *Saving, Investing, and Speculating *Compound Interest *Inflation *Determining Risk *How to Begin Investing Keywords: financial literacy for students, financial literacy for beginners, financial literacy course, financial literacy for kids, importance of financial literacy for youth, why is financial literacy important, financial literacy program, summer camp, youth summer camp, money, values, money values, psychology of money, budgeting tool, budgeting worksheets, budgeting template, types of budgeting, budgeting process, online banking, checking account meaning, online checking account, investing app, investing market, investing for beginners, investing apps, how to start investing, investing in stocks, personal finance program, personal finance for students, personal finance for beginners, personal finance course, personal finance for kids, importance of personal finance for youth, why is personal finance important, personal finance program, personal finance basics, personal finance topics
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
Week 1: Budgeting for Teens
-Differentiate between income and expenses
-Classify expenses into needs or wants
-Think critically about how daily choices impact their budget now and in the future
Week 2: Budgeting
-Differentiate between gross and net pay
-Create a budget
-Research and choose appropriate budgeting apps
Week 3: Banking
-Use online bill pay
-Write a check
-Set up direct deposit
Week 4: Investing
-Explain various types of investments
-Analyze why diversification is important
-Use a retirement calculator
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Money Values
In this lesson, students will explore the intersection of personal values and financial decision-making. Throughout the class, students will engage in practical exercises and scenarios designed to simulate real-world financial decision-making. They will practice prioritizing expenses and making choices based on their financial resources and priorities. Lesson 2:
Budgeting
In this lesson, students will learn about the fundamentals of budgeting and personal finance. Throughout the class, students will learn the purpose of a budget and how it serves as a financial roadmap for managing income and expenses effectively. They will explore the importance of categorizing expenses as needs and wants, helping them prioritize spending and make informed financial decisions. Lesson 3:
Banking
In this lesson, students will use a guided simulation to learn about online bill pay, transfers, peer-to-peer payments, and mobile deposits. Throughout the class, students will explore the advantages of online and mobile banking compared to traditional banking methods. They will discover the convenience, accessibility, and efficiency of managing finances digitally. We will also explore best practices for creating strong passwords and safeguarding personal and financial data. Lesson 4:
Investing
In this lesson, students will gain a deeper understanding of investing. They will explore the reasons for investing and engage in interactive activities and simulations to make a variety of investment decisions. This hands-on approach allows them to experience firsthand how different investment strategies can impact their financial growth over time. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I am from the United States and have been teaching various business, marketing, and finance courses for 13 years. I have taught both at the high school and collegiate level. I teach both in person and online but online is my favorite! I have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Business Information Technology Education, a Masters in Business Administration and a PhD in Online Education. Reviews
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Ages: 11-16
