Budgeting & Insurances: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task + Worksheet Suggestions (High School)

Budgeting & Insurances: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task + Worksheet Suggestions (High School)

In today's complex world, financial literacy is a crucial life skill. Learning about budgeting and insurance empowers high school students in numerous ways:

Empowerment:
• Financial Independence: equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage their own finances, leading to greater independence and self-reliance.
• Reduced Financial Stress: Understanding budgeting, saving, and insurance helps students make informed decisions that can reduce financial stress and anxiety later in life.
• Achieving Goals: Provides the tools to set and achieve financial goals, such as saving for college, buying a car, or starting a business.

Life After High School:
• College and Beyond: Essential for managing student loans, paying for living expenses, and making smart financial choices while in college or pursuing further education.
• Career Success: Understanding personal finance is valuable for career advancement, as it demonstrates responsibility and financial acumen.
• Homeownership and Family Life: Provides the foundation for managing household budgets, planning for major expenses (like a mortgage), and protecting assets with appropriate insurance.
• Retirement Planning: Starting early with saving and investing is crucial for a comfortable retirement.

Each Lesson Plans offers: cross curriculum opportunities, materials needed, explicit teaching content, hands-on learning activities, formative assessment options, differentiation options, career education opportunities.

Also offered: Summative Assessment Task and Worksheet suggestions containing all info needed for teachers.

These lessons are suitable for year 9-12 students, however year 7-8 students could join if deemed appropriate by each individual education provider.