Students will be able to:

-Identify ways advertisements work on your psychology
-Identify dark patterns you regularly encounter
-Learn why companies use dark patterns

Lesson length: 85 mins

There is lots of flexibility with this unit. Although it may seem small, this unit allows teachers and students explore topics in greater depth in a lecture/small group discussion format, online discussions, or student led lessons. This resource covers the role of cash management in personal financial management; types of financial institutions; FDIC/NCUA; and cash management products such as savings and checking accounts, bank services, and electronic banking services.

The strength of this unit is the flexibility it provides for teachers and students. The structure of this unit allows for a variety of instructional strategies to be utilized.

Note: this resource was contributed by Todd Williams and authored by Michelle Gibson Herman.

Bank of America and Khan Academy created an online partnership to educate consumers about the basics of personal finance and money management. Students sign up for free and can accumulate points and earn badges on many topics including credit, taxes, personal banking/security, saving, school expenses, home buying, car buying, and debt. Tools include informative videos, infographics, key takeaways, and short quizzes.

Use this Bill and Expense tracker to help students organize their spending when teaching about budgeting. 

Students will be able to
- Identify different options for car ownership and the costs associated with these options
- Conduct online research regarding the true cost of car ownership
- Make decisions to budget effectively in order to meet your transportation needs

Personal Finance course FREE teacher resources and trial access to online course solution as well as a correlation to WI state standards.