Financial Literacy for Teens - Real Life Skills - Adulting 101 Full Course
What's included
28 live meetings
21 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Studnets will be assigned assignments via the simulation program to support and reinforce each week lessons.Progress Report
Students will receive a progress report on assignments completed via the simulation and feedback from teacher as needed.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Embark on a comprehensive journey with our all-inclusive package! Dive into the world of finances, earning, saving, and investing while navigating through real-life adult scenarios in this engaging and interactive course. Financial literacy, the cornerstone of this program, empowers individuals with the essential skills to manage and invest money effectively. Throughout this full semester course, students will be immersed in practical money situations, mastering the intricacies of personal finance including saving, budgeting, bill payment, income generation, and investment strategies. In today's complex financial landscape, understanding both the opportunities and pitfalls is crucial. Our curriculum addresses this by equipping students with the tools to navigate financial systems, avoid scams, and make informed spending decisions. Through hands-on activities, students will simulate real-world financial scenarios, managing virtual checking, savings, and credit card accounts, practicing timely bill payment, and making wise spending choices. Reflecting on my own experience and that of many adults, I recognize the gap in financial education provided in traditional schooling. This program aims to bridge that gap, empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need for financial success. I am thrilled to introduce this transformative and interactive tool into our classroom, paving the way for a brighter, financially literate future for all our students. Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the doors to financial empowerment!" We will begin each lesson with an introduction to the lesson topic, have a classroom discussion and then work within the simulation program.
Learning Goals
Unit 1 - Budgeting and Spending Pla
• Define budget and spending plan
• Identify parts of a budget and spending plan
• Create a personal and family budget
• Allocate funds into different sub categories
Unit 2 - Investing
● Understand the basics of how to grow their wealth
● Identify various scams
● Understand the importance of not falling victim to a scam
● Protect themselves from financial scams
Syllabus
5 Units
28 Lessons
over 28 WeeksUnit 1: Unit 1: Budgeting and Spending Plans
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Budgeting
In this unit students will be learning about both budgets and spending plans.
Students will be able to tell what the different parts of each are and when to use either.
Student will be looking at other peoples’ budgets and saving plans to evaluate how to create one.
Student will leave with the tools and the skills to create our own personal budget and spending plan.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding Money & Wealth
In this unit students will be learning about both budgets and spending plans.
Students will be able to tell what the different parts of each are and when to use either.
Student will be looking at other peoples’ budgets and saving plans to evaluate how to create one.
Student will leave with the tools and the skills to create our own personal budget and spending plan.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Spending and Savings Plan
In this unit students will be learning about both budgets and spending plans.
Students will be able to tell what the different parts of each are and when to use either.
Student will be looking at other peoples’ budgets and saving plans to evaluate how to create one.
Student will leave with the tools and the skills to create our own personal budget and spending plan.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Maintaining a Budget
In this unit students will be learning about both budgets and spending plans.
Students will be able to tell what the different parts of each are and when to use either.
Student will be looking at other peoples’ budgets and saving plans to evaluate how to create one.
Student will leave with the tools and the skills to create our own personal budget and spending plan.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses Personal Finance Lab, Google Classroom, GimKit and Nearpod. Students will receive a code to join the teachers class for various interactive activities prior to the lesson. No actual money is being exchanged, this is a simulation only.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
🍎 Mrs. Adamson - Hello, my name is Mrs. Adamson, I am the owner and founder of Apples2Zippers Learning Academy organization on Outschool. I have been teaching for 20 years. I am a state certified and licensed teacher PreK - 12th grade. I am licensed and certified educator in Business Technology & Business Education, Special Education Instructional Specialist, Family & Consumer Sciences, and a graduate of the Career and Technical Education Leadership Academy and ESL Instructor and certifications in TEFL/TESL/TESOL. I am also an entrepreneur, small business owner, travel agent, W!SE Financial Literacy Instructor, Serv-Safe Instructor, and I hold a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Radiology Health Management. I am an advocate of Career and Technical Education (CTE), life skill classes that are designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday living.
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $550 for 28 classes1x per week, 28 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-10 learners per class