Learning Objectives Students will be able to Explain what risk is and its role in investing Analyze effective strategies to manage investment risk Identify which strategies you might use to manage risk when you start investing Approximate Time Lesson length: 105 mins
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Estimated Lesson Time: 45 minutes Students will be able to: -Understand how the context of various situations can affect the financial decisions they make -Define economic terms about the paradox of value -Assess which of their personal values most affect how they interact with money ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.
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Estimated Lesson Time: Students will be able to: -Understand what herd mentality and FOMO are -Explain how these two cognitive biases impact our personal finances -Identify practical steps someone can take to combat the influence of herd mentality and FOMO ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.
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Estimated Lesson Time: 85 minutes Students will be able to: -Identify how the endowment effect and sunk costs affect our decision making -Discuss how the endowment effect and sunk costs are connected to our personal finances -Demonstrate making decisions after you’ve already spent time, money, or effort -Choose strategies that are helpful in combating the endowment effect and sunk costs ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.
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Estimated Lesson Time: 75 minutes Students will be able to: -Discuss the cognitive bias of loss aversion and how we feel the effect of losses more than gains -Make decisions that involve risk and the possibility of loss -Analyze loss aversion from the perspective of consumers and investors -Choose strategies that will help overcome loss aversion ANSWER KEY LINKS: Create a Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) account to access answer keys. They will be listed under the Full Year Curriculum tab.
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Learning Objectives Students will be able to Discuss best practices how to prepare for the psychological elements of investing Determine your investor profile based on time horizon and risk tolerance Discuss specific investing strategies Understand what a brokerage account is and how to open one Demonstrate your understanding of investing strategies by creating a simulated portfolio Approximate Time Lesson length: 175 mins
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to Define philanthropy, charity, volunteering, and other terms that are associated with giving Identify the various ways someone can be a philanthropist Analyze your giving preferences and biases through an interactive simulation Reflect on how you can contribute to a cause you care about
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Analyze data about how much Americans give Identify specific steps one should take when researching an organization to donate to Explain the importance of using a “watchdog” website to examine an organization’s finances Research several organizations to assess how effectively they use donors’ money
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In this 50 minute lesson, students will be able to: Understand how philanthropy has evolved with generational changes and technological advancements Explain why well-meaning items that are donated in times of disaster are not always the most helpful Analyze the effectiveness of crowdfunding when donating to a cause Identify the signs of an online charity scam and steps you can take to protect your personal information and donation Explain how members of GenZ can harness the power of technology to make a difference
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In this 60 minute lesson, students will be able to: Understand what confirmation bias is and how it can influence your decision making Identify types of overconfidence and give examples that show up in everyday life Explore strategies to avoid confirmation bias and overconfidence
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In this 105 minute lesson, students will be able to Understand what hedonic adaptation is and how it influences our financial decisions Explain the connection between our happiness levels and how much we earn and spend Identify steps someone can take to counteract the impact of hedonic adaptation
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In this 90-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Identify different available career pathways -Analyze the relationship between education, pay, and unemployment -Recognize how different careers can be connected by similar skill sets -Contextualize the minimum and median wage in your state
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In this 90-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Analyze potential careers based on salary, stability, growth, training, and responsibilities -Explore different career options based on your interests -Understand how to use an informational interview to gather details on a target career
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In this 85-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Differentiate between hard skills and soft skills -Identify skills necessary for a range of jobs -Analyze the skills you currently have and those you will need to gain for a specific career -Demonstrate the use of soft skills in different roleplay scenarios
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Students will be able to: -Identify strategies to use for finding a job during high school -Explain the different categories of work (full- vs part-time, paid vs unpaid) -Successfully complete a job application with the proper information
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Students will be able to: -Explain key strategies to maximize the effectiveness of a resume and cover letter -Analyze real examples of resumes and cover letters to determine their effectiveness -Create their own resume and cover letter that meet the criteria for success
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Students will be able to -Explain the elements of a successful LinkedIn profile and create one of their own -Craft an elevator pitch that presents their key skills succinctly -Determine productive strategies to use in an informational interview
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Students will be able to: -Prepare themselves physically and mentally for a job interview -Identify characteristics of an effective interview strategy, including positive and negative responses to questions -Execute appropriate follow-up after an interview
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Students will be able to: -Prepare themselves physically and mentally for a job interview -Identify characteristics of an effective interview strategy, including positive and negative responses to questions
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In this 70-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Use online job boards to find and read job postings for open roles that meet your career goals and qualifications -Prepare for and navigate career fairs and other networking events -Write an elevator pitch that will leave a positive first impression -Overcome imposter syndrome when applying for jobs
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