Financial Literacy -Master Your Money! Fall Semester Skills Course (Level 1)
What's included
12 live meetings
7 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week students will receive a skills packet exercise to apply at home with family. This is an optional task, and the instructor is happy to provide feedback in the classroom or via learner messaging.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a Certificate of Completion upon request indicating the concepts covered, lessons completed, and the date of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
1st Outschool class? Here's $20 on us. CODE: DNDCLUB20 Students deserve to learn about money! 🎓💰 We'll cover the five key ideas of financial literacy: earning, budgeting, saving, protection, and investing. In this "course" version of my extremely popular (and effective) camp, we'll build skills each week to "skill" students seeking to become more financially literate. Each lesson includes a detailed skill packet that provides students with an opportunity to apply their skills. These packets are self-contained and designed to be completed independently for ease of learning. When relevant, key ideas are explained to support video content, and if appropriate answer keys are included. 🚗Within the course we'll cover key ideas such as: 💳 the importance of getting a job, how to open a savings account, credit scores, positive spending decisions, insurance (home, car, health), an overview of taxes, as well as an introduction to financial investing. This course is like the ultimate treasure map (sometimes called Life 101 by kids and parents) guiding them towards financial independence and wealth creation. In each lesson we'll unlock a series of key topics that, when pieced together, will set students on the path to financial freedom! 🚀 Note on content 📝 This class teaches financial skills that are broadly applicable in various regions of the globe, where individuals have access to retail and commercial banking services and market or mixed economies. While an attempt will be made to explain ideas so all students can understand, hyper local examples and command based systems fall outside these financial skills. The course has an implicit bias that wealth accumulation is societally acceptable and for those enrolled an objective as it pertains to their personal finances. Specifically, this class recognizes the ability to lend money at interest as a core concept within the financial world. It represents the importance of individuals being able to accumulate private property to pursue financial independence. How will class be taught? Each week we'll: a) reinforcement of key principles b) introduce a key financial literacy concept per the syllabus c) provide examples and a tool for use as appropriate Each class starts with 5 minutes (max) of tech onboarding time. Then we have at least 30 minutes of content and discussion. Class Policies 📚 Classes are taught as a combination lecture and discussion, encouraging student participation. Late arrivals will be admitted at the discretion of Mr. Scott.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to apply key ideas of "earning and working" to being financially literate.
Students will be able to understand the role banks play in their financial lives, and how to employ tools like savings and checking accounts.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction, Overview, and Opportunity Cost
We will review the course goals, introduce the broad concepts of Financial Literacy, and address the "why" of being financially literate. We will also look at the key idea of "opportunity cost" and how it's understanding plays a key role in being financially successful
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Getting a Job and Earning Money
This class covers the importance of getting a job. This lesson will look at the "why" as it relates to the being financially literacy, as well as the "how" with respect to the process. Full support and "how to" is provided in the associated skill packet.
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Budgeting and Tracking
Class will cover budgeting as a key concept to becoming financially literate, and develop skills to track cashflow, set spending targets, and organize data.
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Banks, Savings Accounts, and Checking Accounts
This lesson will discuss how banks work, what services they offer in relation to savings, and how students can use these tools to support their goals.
35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to understand statistics and percentages before enrolling in this class.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
5 teachers have teaching certificates
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Illinois Teaching Certificate
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Master's Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education
Master's Degree in Social Work from Loyola University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Binghamton University
Adam Scott taught Economics, Entrepreneurship, and History for 15 years in traditional classrooms around the US. He has a MAT in Social Studies education. He has built a company that that has served over 6,000+ clients in various online channels.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$179
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
35 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-15 learners per class