Creating a poster about insurance
Students explore different types of insurance and then create a poster about the importance of insurance.
Big idea
When you buy insurance, you get some protection from the financial costs of accidents and other unexpected life events.
Essential questions
- What types of insurance can people buy?
- How does having insurance help reduce financial risk?
Objectives
- Explore different types of insurance that people can buy
- Describe how insurance can protect you from unexpected expenses
What students will do
- Review basic information about insurance and different types of insurance.
- Choose a type of insurance and create a poster about the importance of that insurance.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-poster-about-insurance_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_creating-poster-about-insurance_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_what-is-insurance_handout.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_types-of-insurance_handout.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.