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Credit and Debt: Decisions, Decisions... Lesson PlanCredit and Debt: Decisions, Decisions... Lesson Plan
Publisher
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2013
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Credit and Debt: Decisions, Decisions...

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Borrowing money seems like a great idea until you are in over your head. High schoolers learn the benefits and risks associated with credit and how to be a responsible borrower. More than just credit cards, they learn trustworthiness is a strong quality in the world of lending. 

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Concepts

credit, credit cards, finance

Additional Tags

lifestyle

Instructional Ideas

  • Use with the other lesson from this publisher about credit reports

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a variety of materials, including chart paper, markers, a cell phone, a five dollar bill, pencils, DVD, and handouts

Pros

  • Comes with a complete lesson that guides you through the discussion questions and provides all supporting materials

Cons

  • None

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