Debating ways to pay bills

Updated Sep 01, 2022

Students have a debate to explore options for paying bills and consider which methods might work for them now or in the future.

Big idea

Understanding ways to pay bills can help you manage your money.

Essential questions

What are some ways to pay bills?
What options for paying bills would you consider now or in the future?

Objectives

Explore methods for paying bills
Consider what methods might work for you now or in the future

What students will do

Debate methods for paying bills.
Reflect on what methods might work for them now or in the future.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_debating-ways-pay-bills_guide.pdf

Student materials

cfpb_building_block_activities_exploring-different-ways-pay-your-bills_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.

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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

Save and invest (Banking options), Spend (Buying things, Paying bills)

School subject

CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Social studies or history

Audience

Grade level: High school (9-10), High school (11-12)

Age range: 13-15, 16-19

Student characteristics: English language learners, Special education

Activity characteristics

Activity type: Small group

Teaching strategy: Cooperative learning

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate

Activity duration: 45-60 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: II. Spending, III. Saving

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