Financial Literacy Program - Grades 5-7 - Print and Digital Versions
- PDF
- Google Apps™
- Easel Assessment
Description
Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included for blended learning. This comprehensive financial literacy unit effectively addresses fifth, sixth and seventh grade financial literacy concepts. The unit addresses important financial literacy standards in an engaging way. Each PDF student activity is QR coded for instant feedback.
--- RESOURCE DETAILS ---
You are covered with this resource. It includes a PDF printable version as well as a Google Slides™ digital version for distancing learning. The financial literacy worksheets and activities address several standards in an effective and motivating format. The informational articles are readability and vocabulary adjusted for 5th and 6th grade students. Students can receive instant feedback to their choices by reading the QR code on the PDF worksheet or by accessing the answer keys. Prints well in color or grayscale. See the PREVIEW file to review the entire unit. Please note that the preview is of low-quality due to file size limitation. The actual purchased file is of high-quality.
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Print Version Overview............................Page 3
Digital Version Link...................................Page 4
Glossary of Terms.....................................Page 7
What is Financial Literacy.......................Page 12
Chapter One: Earning Income
All About Money.......................................Page 15
Jobs.............................................................Page 19
Income........................................................Page 22
What is Cryptocurrency?........................Page 25
Chapter Two: Spending
Expenses...................................................Page 28
Earning and Paying Interest.................Page 31
What are Taxes?......................................Page 34
Kinds of Taxes..........................................Page 36
Basics of Budgeting...............................Page 39
Managing a Budget................................Page 41
Financial Records...................................Page 44
Renting Versus Buying..........................Page 47
What is Inflation?.....................................Page 49
Charity........................................................Page 51
Comparison Shopping...........................Page 53
Chapter Three: Saving and Investing
Saving and Investing...............................Page 57
Saving for Retirement.............................Page 59
Chapter Four: Managing Credit
Credit Card Basics...................................Page 62
Loans...........................................................Page 64
Building Positive Credit..........................Page 67
Chapter Five: Managing Risk
Credit Cards: The Dangerous Trap.....Page 70
Risks and Insurance................................Page 72
Fraud and Scams.....................................Page 74
Getting Out of Debt................................Page 76
Internet Safety..........................................Page 78
Financial Literacy Unit Test...................Page 80
Answer Keys.............................................Pages 86-125
--- RELATED RESOURCES ---
This financial literacy bingo game is a great supplement to the financial literacy complete unit.
Financial Literacy Bingo Game - Print and Digital Versions
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Classroom teachers can use the financial literacy unit for instruction and meeting standards or in isolation for review. Since each topic is self-contained with self-checking, they can be used for homework, centers and homeschooling. The digital version can be effectively used for online schooling.
--- ABOUT THE AUTHOR ---
Rick Whitehead has been a teacher and author for over 30 years in public and private practice. His background includes teaching in public schools, curriculum development, school program design, private mentoring and author of juvenile fiction. He is devoted to helping children learn and grow by providing high-quality resources that are highly motivating and effective even for the most reluctant learners.
