Spending money on a trip
Students make choices about how they would spend money on a trip to a park.
Big idea
People make choices about how to spend money.
Essential questions
- What does it mean to make a choice when spending money?
- What should I think about when I spend money?
Objectives
- Understand that spending is limited and often requires making choices
- Reflect on personal interests when making spending choices
What students will do
- Explore making choices about what to buy.
- Identify things at a park that they would spend money on.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-money-trip_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_spending-money-trip_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.