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Manage Your Money: Middle School Financial Literacy
Lydia P.
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During this class, students will learn the most important principles of personal finances and money management.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Financial Literacy is one of the most important things a student can learn to prepare him/her for the future, but it is rarely included in school curriculum. Understanding how money works, why it is important to save early, and how to avoid huge financial disasters is incredibly important. During this class, students will learn about a new financial topic each week. The classes will be a combination of lecture, videos, worksheets, games, and activities to help them understand these...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Budgeting BasicsStudents will learn about why it is important to budget and have a emergency fund.Week 2Lesson 2Deep Dive into BudgetingStudents will learn about the basics of budgeting and practice the principles they learn through a game.Week 3Lesson 3Types of Credit & Responsible BorrowingStudents learn about different types of credit, such as credit cards and loans, and how to borrow responsibly to avoid debt.Week 4Lesson 4Building and Maintaining Good Credit ScoresThis class focuses on understanding credit scores, how they are calculated, and strategies for building and maintaining a good credit score.Week 5Lesson 5Saving versus InvestingStudents learn the importance of saving money and the difference between saving and investing, including the risks and rewards of each.Week 6Lesson 6InvestingBuilding on the previous week, students learn more advanced investment concepts, such as different investment vehicles and strategies for long-term growth.Week 7Lesson 7Saving and Checking AccountsThis class covers the basics of checking and savings accounts, including how to open and manage these accounts effectively.Week 8Lesson 8Taxes and Pay StubsStudents learn about the basics of taxes, including how to read a paystub, understanding deductions, and filing tax returns.
I have worked as a journalist for a daily newspaper and later earned my Master's degree in Library Science. I worked as a school librarian for many years. Research and finding the best and most up to date information has always been a big part of job and something I am very passionate about. When creating this course, I have used those skills to create the best curriculum.
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will complete a discussion question in the classroom and one weekly homework assignment.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grade or certificate of completion is available on request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will be using external websites during this class. None of the websites require students to enter any personal information or set up an account. Shady Sam and Build Your Stax are both games that the students will play for homework. The Occupational Handbook is a government website where students can investigate different careers. This will also be a homework activity.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from King College
Hi! My name is Lydia. I am a teacher and a librarian. I love learning, and I think learning should be fun. I like to laugh, sing, and play with little kids, and I love exploring strange and exciting topics with older learners. Throughout the...
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Ages: 13-16
