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The Cost of College: Financing Your Education Lesson PlanThe Cost of College: Financing Your Education Lesson Plan
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The Cost of College: Financing Your Education

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With college tuition at an all-time high, high school learners must consider the financial obligations of attending higher education, as well as the impact of college on future career opportunities. Pupils will complete worksheets, engage in discussion, and conduct research in order to analyze the costs and benefits of college education. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

college preparation, tuition, financial goals, loans, personal finance, career planning

Additional Tags

social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the fourth lesson in a series of 22 on developing financial literacy and responsible money management among young adults
  • Have pupils use the worksheet questions as a guide for their research, and have them present their findings in either a portfolio or presentation that can be shared with the class

Pros

  • Well-designed and organized lesson
  • Fantastic worksheet to supplement research

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  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 W.11-12.7 W.11-12.8

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