Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Making Cents: Financial Literacy Videos for Young Learners

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

7

Overview

This video series from PBSLearningMedia teaches teens and pre-teens how to manage their money and foster an entrepreneurial spirit. Visit KSPS Education for more additional learning resources.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

    SS10.7C.9

    Apply principles of money management to the preparation of a personal budget that addresses housing, transportation, food, clothing, medical expenses, insurance, checking and savings accounts, loans, investments, credit, and comparison shopping.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.7C.9

    Vocabulary

    • calculate
    • estimate
    • principles of money management
    • budget
    • savings
    • checking account
    • income
    • expenses
    • insurance
    • taxes
    • comparison
    • shopping
    • credit
    • debt
    • investments

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Effective money management means that a citizen has to take into account that the money they make should be enough to cover expenses like housing, transportation, food, clothing, medical expenses, and insurance and this can be accomplished by making and following a budget.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Estimate and calculate income and expenses in order to create a budget.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Effective money management includes making a budget based on income and expenses.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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