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What's Your Investment Strategy? - NGPF 7.7 (Investing Unit)

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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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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

MU-5.1 - Philanthropy 101

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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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Author: www.ngpf.org

MU-5.2 - Researching Non-Profits

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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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Author: www.ngpf.org

MU-5.3 - Giving in the 21st Century

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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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Author: www.ngpf.org

MU-3.9 - Make a Path

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Students will be able to Reflect on what they’ve learned about the path(s) they might want to pursue after high school Set a goal for where they would like to be one year after graduating high school for a path they might pursue Create a timeline of steps they will need to take to reach their goal

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Author: www.ngpf.org

Finding a Job-NGPF 9.4 (Career Unit)

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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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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

Career Success-NGPF 9.10 (Career Unit)

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In this 140-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Identify important tasks you might not have thought to do prior to starting your new job -Explain the benefits of joining a professional organization and identify professional organizations that could help you grow in your career -Effectively ask for a raise -Create a plan that shows the career path you can take to get to your dream job

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Author: Next Gen Personal Finance

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