This is an online lesson with built in quizzes, videos and explanations. Students can use this to supplement the learnng happening in the classroom on the credit card unit. Topics covered include: How do credit cards work?When should you use a credit card?Credit Card TerminologyWhat are some factors to consider when choosing a credit card?What are the costs of using a credit card?What are credit scores and how can you build your credit score?There is also a mini case activity included at the end with questions and feedback for the student.

Teachers can use this resource to debate as a class or have the students reflect and answer on their own. It works well to divide the class into four groups and assign the students a topic (for or against). They may not agree with the topic they have been given, but that's the importance of debate- to allow a person to see both sides and why someone would support an argument different than your own.

This resource provides a listening guide, student assignment and reflection on the topic of "Delayed Gratification", 24 hour rule and self control. In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification -- and how it can predict future success with this priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow. Mischel theorized that children who eat the marshmallow within the time period would not be as successful as children who waited for 15 minutes for another piece of marshmallow. Delayed gratification = the process that a person will gain a reward after resisting temptation. 

This humorous vignette reminds us of the need to carefully consider who we trust to give us valid guidance in investing our money. Most of us either don’t have the expertise or the time to manage our investments. As a result, as we begin to build an investment portfolio, we look for help. Some rely solely on family members or friends to guide them while others look for professional help. Regardless of the course you take, it is crucial to understand the background and experience of those offering the guidance and advice. It is important that we give our trust to those who deserve it and not simply rely on friendship or whim. After all, you have worked hard for that money and you want to make sure that it is well managed.

Marginal Cost/Benefit Decisions and the Investment Industry Watch video: DRUG SHORT ON NETFLIX in the Dirty Money Series (Series 1)This activity is meant to be used once Marginal Cost, Marginal Benefit and Diminishing Marginal Utility and Investing (short selling) are taught. The movie "Drug Short" is part of the Dirty Money Series 1 on Netflix. Underlying issues in this case are greed, ethics, corporate profit and efforts to maximize shareholder profit at all costs (even human life). This activity looks at the activites of pharmaceutical companies and their efforts to make money, yet disregarding the impact on people who rely on the medicine. Short seller investors "sold the stocks" of drug companies when the prices were high, predicting that there was unethical activities which would eventually bring the share price down. Short sellers make money by expecting share prices to fall, when they identify bad companies or unethical behavior (which is exactly what happened here).

The main objective of English for Financial Literacy is to help instructors incorporate financial literacy content into their program planning and teaching, and support them in learning about key topics and concepts related to financial matters. The activities in this section explore the topic of banking services, credit cards, types of credit and related concepts. The activities present basic information on various bank accounts and transactions, forms of credit, what good and bad credit is, and how credit cards work. English for Financial Literacy is an instructor’s resource for teaching financial literacy concepts and skills in LINC and adult ESL programs at CLB levels 1 to 8.

This resource provides a lesson with Powerpoint, student handouts with word and graphic content and assignments with questions to assess students know. The content breaks down the tools and strategies you can use to build an emergency fund. We’ll take a detailed look at what “emergency” means; why we all need to put away funds in case of an emergency; how to use the “Pay Yourself First” method of saving; how much we each need to save; and the best high-interest savings accounts to stash and grow our money.

Coffee roaster and entrepreneur Paul Foster shares his earliest childhood memories about money and an early job at the bank seeing how customers manage their debt. These experiences shaped his financial future. Students will review three different video segments on being an entrepreneur, advice on debt and long term impact of loans, especially when you are self-employed. The activities include multiple choice, vocabulary, short answer and open ended questions giving the students an opportunity to review advice on being an entrepreneur, managing your debt and how this will benefit your future.Chapter 1 Childhood memories about money and being an entrepreneur video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trBgl4tH6vU  Chapter 2 Dealing with debt video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b22pGQFMQpM   Chapter 3 Paying off student loans video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syoXqBo9IFA

Indigenous Peoples have indicated that financial education is a priority for them and complements other training programs in their communities. . To be successful, financial literacy interventions must be community driven, created by and for Indigenous Peoples. These videos and activities allow students to explore the story of a social entrepreneur and leader who values financial literacy and gives back through his business to help his Indigenous community create a better tomorrow.First Nations entrepreneur Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow works hard to ensure his family’s financial wellness while making a real impact on his community. He founded a social enterprise that brings fresh drinking water to Indigenous families across Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-6JzC0IcwThe activities include multiple choice, vocabulary, short answer and open ended questions giving the students an opportunity to review advice on being an entrepreneur, giving back to your community and providing for your family and future.  

Venture: Entrepreneurial ExpeditionIntroduce 7th - 10th grade students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, from creating a business plan to performing market research, in this food-truck simulation. In this program, students will progress through online (and offline) lessons entitled Building a Budget, The Entrepreneur in You, Planning & Building a Business, Your Business Snapshot.

FL10.1 Explore how value systems, social factors, personal experiences and cultural backgrounds can influence financial decision making.  How can we understand how to manage our money if we don’t first understand what it is that we want money to help us do? You may be surprised to know that “stuff” is not something that most people value and what you spend your money on may not matter as much as you first thought. 

Determining your Scores Your scores will help you identify your money personality profile. The higher the number for each profile, the more this tendency may motivate your money behavior. It’s okay to be high in several profile areas. It just shows that your financial decisions are based on a variety of motivators or beliefs. 

This lesson seeks to help students to understand the concept of FOMO and the impact on their lives regarding anxiety, debt and stress. At the end of the lesson students should be able to identify: Causes of FOMO, Impact on debt and stress, Strategies to change this behavior. Included are pre and post lesson activities and assessments and content to teach the lesson and help students clarify the impact of FOMO on financial decisions.  Suggested Timing: 75-150 minutes depending on whether optional topics are done and how much class time is given for assignment.

This activity includes a video explaining what "factors of production" are and how they contribute to costs of everything. In this example, Disney is described in terms of the items needed to operate the theme parks and business... and how these "factors" contribue to why Disney is SO EXPENSIVE!Activity includes watching a video and 3 discussions questions at the end. Lesson should take 1 hour to review with students. 

The following resource from the Sask DLC Financial Literacy 10 course contains: Income Tax Basics document, "Filing Income Tax Assignment", How to Get Started with Wealth Simple Document and rubric and Sask DLC Video: Wealth Simple Demo https://youtu.be/xbwRJHrYW3k?si=MzIwVus2uaPEootp

Read the Article "Keeping Your Debt a Secret Can Mess With Your Mind and Body " (Anne Gaviola). Students can review the case study sections. Encourage students to ask questions and brainstorm solutions after reading each section. Have students discuss implications of title.Have students list questions about this person’s situation (after each section, if you wish). Brainstorm possible solutions. Have students reflect on their learning.

Outcome: FL10.5 Examine the role of personal budgets and their importance for financial planning.Indicator: f. Discuss how personal goals, social influences and values impact a budget.

A project to wrap-up this module could be assigned and developed from the start of the module or at the end of instruction). If this were assigned at the start of the module, students could check in with their teacher after each step to receive formative feedback.Students will work through why it is important to make future plans, what their hopes and dreams are and put together a final project that showcases the connections between family, education, career, finances, lifestyle and wellness. 

In this Case Study, students will take on the role of a credit counselor to assist a borrower who finds himself in serious financial distress. Several options will be presented, and students will identify pros and cons of each approach and choose a path forward.

Managing debt loads can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. Hiding from debt and avoiding the problem, will only make the situation worse. This activity includes mini case studies on how to handle various debt problems so that the students can take control of their debt and move forward to a better financial future.