Dollars With Sense
Empowering Students to Make Smart, Lifelong Financial Choices
Students learn essential money management skills such as budgeting, saving, about global currencies, and safe online shopping. At the same time, volunteers make learning fun by using games and multimedia to boost students’ self-confidence and help them achieve financial literacy.
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All Regions
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Calgary & Area: Grade 7
Other Regions: Grades 7-8 -
One 4 hour class
Evaluating Financial Decisions
In this half-day, interactive classroom program, students will:
Identify financial needs, wants, and goals through a money management self-profile
Reflect on informed consumer decisions and identify factors that influence spending, while analyzing scenarios to determine the best methods of payment
Work as a group to calculate the cost of credit; understand the advantages of a balanced budget for an event
Consider the benefits and risks of online shopping, as well as learn how to avoid scams
Learn how wealth can grow through wise investments, observing factors that affect selling prices in the stock market
Play a game to explore how certain actions and decisions can impact credit scores
By the end of the program, students will know how to evaluate their financial decisions against their goals. This prepares them to make smart, lifelong financial choices.
Teacher Info
COMMITMENT
We request at least 4 hours in class
Registration is required at least 6 weeks before your preferred program date (some exceptions may apply)
JA volunteers are guest speakers; classroom supervision is required
LESSONS
Money Makes the World Go Round
Smart Shopping in an Online World
Spending, Saving, and Sharing
Make Your Money Work for You
CURRICULUM LINKS
Mathematics
Health and Life Skills
CTF
Social Studies
BENEFITS
Opportunity for students to learn from finance and business leaders in their community
Students learn to evaluate their financial decisions, preparing them to make smart, lifelong economic choices
Volunteers share real-life stories and experiences, making learning engaging and memorable
Additional teacher resources and follow-up activities are available
