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Saving and Investing Lesson PlanSaving and Investing Lesson Plan
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Practical Money Skills
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Saving and Investing

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Learn the difference between saving money and investing money, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. Kids review banking and personal finance terms before studying the different ways that people can reach their financial goals.

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saving money, savings accounts, investing, banking, personal finance, interest rates, financial goals

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programs

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the list of extension activities as extra credit or enhancements to your personal finance unit
  • Have learners track potential investments in the paper or online

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  • Helpful for personal finance classes, economics classes, special education classes, and adult education classes
  • Comes with an assessment to check for understanding, as well as a presentation to guide kids through the process

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