This assessment allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how credit is used.

This resource is a PowerPoint of the lesson. In this lesson, students recognize how and when advertising techniques can influence buying decisions.

With this resource, students apply knowledge gained from the lesson to various activities. In this lesson, students recognize how and when advertising techniques can influence buying decisions.

In this lesson, students recognize how and when advertising techniques can influence buying decisions.

This resource is a PowerPoint of the lesson. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of career planning and the process of employment. They also gain an understanding of some of the hidden costs of a job, as well as some of the benefits companies often offer employees.

With this resource, students apply knowledge gained from the lesson to various activities. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of career planning and the process of employment. They also gain an understanding of some of the hidden costs of a job, as well as some of the benefits companies often offer employees.

In this lesson, students gain an understanding of career planning and the process of employment. They also gain an understanding of some of the hidden costs of a job, as well as some of the benefits companies often offer employees.

This resource is a PowerPoint of the lesson. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of what credit is and the rights and responsibilities of using credit.

With this resource, students apply knowledge gained from the lesson to various activities. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of what credit is and the rights and responsibilities of using credit.

In this lesson, students gain an understanding of what credit is and the rights and responsibilities of using credit.

For this activity, students play a game in order to respond to questions about living from paycheck to paycheck.

In this lesson, students generate a list of responsible strategies that can be used by an indvidual to pay down and eliminate their debts and learn the consequences for not paying one's debts and the choices of last resort for out-of-control debt.

In this lesson, students learn several basic steps to help them understand the importance of saving to meet future personal financial goals.

The goal of this teen guide is to assist teens in identifying their banking needs and saving habits, understanding the mechanics of using banking services, and developing the skills needed to select the best financial institutions and accounts for their lifestyles.

The goal of this teen guide is to assist teens in understanding how credit works and how to maintain good credit.

The goal of this teen guide is to assist teens in identifying their money spending and saving habits, understanding the importance of long-term savings, and developing savings plans that meet their lifestyles.

For this activity, students perform calculations to determine how janitor, Roanld Read, accumulated an $8 million fortune.

Needs and Wants vary based on setting.  Students need to be aware of this when discussing needs and wants.

For this activity, students participate in a roleplay to practice visiting a bank to open a savings account.

Students are introduced to the costs and benefits of credit. It explains credit terms and the "Three C's of Credit" that lenders use to qualify consumers for loans. Learning about the CARD Act will help students understand the financial details involved in using credit, as well as their rights as consumers. The assessment asks students to write tips for the wise use of credit, which should help them in developing better financial decision-making.