Students illustrate their understanding of insurance by creating a poster depicting key insurance concepts.
Protect (Managing risk, Using insurance)
CTE (Career and technical education), Fine arts and performing arts, Physical education or health
High school (9-10), High school (11-12)
45-60 minutes
Big idea
Insurance helps protect people from financial risks.
Essential questions
- How does insurance protect you from paying high costs if something goes wrong?
- How do insurance policies work?
Objectives
- Identify some common types of insurance
- Describe how insurance works
What students will do
- Review information about insurance to understand how it can help people manage risk.
- Make a poster illustrating their understanding of insurance concepts.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_illustrating-insurance-concepts_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_what-is-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.