Playing a credit and debit game

Updated Jul 14, 2022

Students play a game to practice and explore positive credit and debit card behaviors.

Big idea

Hackers and thieves are eager to steal credit and debit card information from unsuspecting consumers.

Essential questions

How can I protect my financial identity when using a credit or debit card?
What behaviors put me at risk for identity theft?

Objectives

Understand why it is important to protect your credit or debit card information
Make a list of tips to follow when using credit or debit cards

What students will do

Listen to scenarios about using credit and debit cards and move to different parts of the room to show whether they agree with the practice in the scenario.

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Teacher guide

cfpb_building_block_activities_playing-credit-debit-game_guide.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 knowledge and decision-making skills

Topic

Protect (Managing risk, Preventing fraud and identity theft), Borrow (Managing credit)

School subject

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

Audience

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

Age range: 13-15, 16-19

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

Activity characteristics

Activity type: Whole class

Teaching strategy: Direct instruction, Gamification

Bloom’s Taxonomy level: Remember, Evaluate

Activity duration: 15-20 minutes

National standards

(What are the national standards? )

Standards: II. Spending, V. Managing credit, VI. Managing risk

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