Cruz buys a car

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Students experience an interactive adventure and answer questions about the challenges of buying a car.

Big idea

Making a big purchase requires time and preparation.

Essential questions

What are some things I need to keep in mind when I buy a car?
How do I compare options before I make a big purchase?

Objectives

Understand how to handle sales tactics
Know how to plan for and research a large purchase

What students will do

Complete an online, interactive adventure independently or as a group.
Answer questions about comparison shopping and buying a car.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_MiMM_cruz-buys-car_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_MiMM_cruz-buys-car_worksheet.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.

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Key information for this activity

Building block

(What are the building blocks?)

Executive function
Financial habits and norms
Financial knowledge and decision-making skills

Topic

Spend (Budgeting, Buying things), Borrow (Getting loans, Managing credit)

School subject

JROTC/ROTC (Servicemembers)

Audience

Grade level: High school (11-12)

Age range: 16-19

Student characteristics: Special education, Low income, Rural, Urban

Activity characteristics

Activity type: Individual, Small group, Whole class

Teaching strategy: Blended learning, Cooperative learning, Personalized instruction

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Remember, Understand, Apply

Activity duration: 75-90 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: II. Spending, V. Managing credit

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