Katrina's Classroom
Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life is a four-part curriculum unit designed for personal finance-related high school classrooms.
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Reading Q&A
16-30 min
Credit Bureaus: The Record Keepers
OVERVIEW
This Page One Economics® reading assignment addresses the growth of credit bureaus and how the credit reports they maintain affect both creditors and borrowers. Print the article.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
The Car Deal Package
Evaluate the decisions students make when purchasing a car.
INFOGRAPHICS & COMICS
Infographic Posters
Browse infographics for your classroom.
MODULES
31-45 MIN
Cards, Cars, and Currency: The Car-Buying Journey
Explore smart car buying and learn about budgeting, financing options, contract terms, and ownership decisions.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Banks and Alternatives 101: Intro
Look at the costs and benefits of using alternative financial services.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Bankruptcy Basics
Learn about the two types of bankruptcies used by consumers: Chapter 7 and 13.
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READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
A Dollar's Worth: Inflation Is Real
Learn more about inflation, how it’s measured, and how the inflation rate is calculated.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
AI and the Future of Work: Opportunity or Threat?
Learn how AI can impact industries and affect jobs.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Advertising: Dollars and Decisions
Review advertising history and strategies ads use to create demand.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
All About the Business Cycle: Where Do Recessions Come From?
Introduce the business cycle and define its components.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Banking Basics
Describe the differences between banks, online banks, and credit unions.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bankruptcy: When All Else Fails
Discuss earning income, budgeting, late payments, and collections.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Baseball and the $700 Million Bet on the Time Value of Money
Explain the time value of money.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond Inflation Numbers: Shrinkflation and Skimpflation
Define shrinkflation and skimpflation.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Beyond the Hype - An Intro to Crypto Assets
Introduce crypto assets, blockchain technology, and the emerging crypto universe.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Bitcoin: Money or Financial Investment
Discover the differences of how people view Bitcoin.
