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The Game of Life Unit PlanThe Game of Life Unit Plan
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New York City Department of Education
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12th
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English Language Arts
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The Game of Life

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Academics use their research skills to create a financial guidebook for young adults. They also learn about the skills needed to be successful as an adult, including how to use credit cards and how to buy a car. Hands-on activities and group discussions enhance scholars' engagement in the material. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

finance, consumer finance, personal finance, banking, budgeting, college preparation, credit, credit cards, buying a car, buying a house, mortgages

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners present short presentations on the pros and cons of buying a house
  • Guide pupils to create short commercials offering financial advice 

Classroom Considerations

  • Does not provide all required resources in the unit 

Pros

  • Contains a rubric for the financial guidebook for easier grading 
  • Offers cross-curricular connections in a social studies or economic class setting 

Cons


Common Core

RH.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.2.a WHST.11-12.2.b WHST.11-12.2.c WHST.11-12.2.d WHST.11-12.2.e WHST.11-12.4

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