Deter, detect, defect. Pupils watch a PowerPoint presentation and video about identity theft and credit card safety, taking notes to use later. Next, they develop a plan for maintaining credit safety and write an essay about the topic. 

Concepts

identity theft, credit, financial literacy, personal finance

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Instructional Ideas

• Have scholars create a picture glossary including key vocabulary from the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a computer with a projector 
• Before the lesson, gather necessary materials, such as brochures, a shredder, and a credit card statement

Pros

• Includes terms for a vocabulary word wall
• Provides accommodation strategies

Cons

• A couple of the links to resources are broken

Common Core

W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.2.c W.7.2.d W.7.2.e W.7.2.f W.8.2.a W.8.2.b W.8.2.c W.8.2.d W.8.2.e W.8.2.f