Unit Plan

The Game of Life

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Academics use their research skills to create a financial guidebook for young adults. They also learn about the skills needed to be successful as an adult, including how to use credit cards and how to buy a car. Hands-on activities and group discussions enhance scholars' engagement in the material. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
finance, consumer finance, personal finance, banking, budgeting, college preparation, credit, credit cards, buying a car, buying a house, mortgages
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners present short presentations on the pros and cons of buying a house
  • Guide pupils to create short commercials offering financial advice 
Classroom Considerations
  • Does not provide all required resources in the unit 
Pros
  • Contains a rubric for the financial guidebook for easier grading 
  • Offers cross-curricular connections in a social studies or economic class setting 
Cons