Financial Literacy Camp: Money Values, Budgeting, Banking & Investing(Flex)
Brooke Martinez
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(37)
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.
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. ...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Money ValuesIn 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.Week 2Lesson 2BudgetingIn 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.Week 3Lesson 3BankingIn 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.Week 4Lesson 4InvestingIn 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.
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
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.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(37)
Hi! I'm Dr. Brooke. I'm from Utah (United States). I teach business classes both face to face and online. I've been teaching Financial Literacy, Marketing, and Business Classes for 15 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Marketing and Business...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $40 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 11 learners
Ages: 11-16
