Building activities
Ask
Students will explore financial challenges by engaging with community partners, initiating digital activities to track expenses, and collaboratively analyzing information to precisely define financial literacy constraints and opportunities for the upcoming project phases.
Days 1 - 3
120 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Expense Tracking Setup
Activity 45m
Financial Literacy Scenarios
Activity 60m
Community Partner Interview Preparation
Activity 60m
Financial Freedom Fest
Launch 90m
Imagine
Students will brainstorm potential strategies and solutions for creating personalized financial plans based on insights gained from interactive sessions, focusing on innovative budgeting techniques and investment opportunities over multiple days.
Days 3 - 5
60 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Budgeting and Investment Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Creative Infographic Design Workshop
Activity 45m
Peer Review and Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Refinement and Presentation Rehearsal
Activity 60m
Personalized Financial Plan Presentation
Assessment
Plan
Students will select the most effective savings and investment strategies and design comprehensive personalized financial plans that form the backbone of their final projects, setting specific financial goals while ensuring a thorough understanding of budgeting principles.
Days 5 - 7
75 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Guest Speaker: Financial Strategy Insights
Launch 45m
Budget Challenge Simulation
Activity 120m
Roundtable Discussion: Financial Decision-Making
Activity 45m
Personalized Financial Plan Presentation
Assessment
Create
Students will design a prototype budget plan, using digital tools and insights from financial literacy sessions, while conducting interactive testing with peers and mentors to ensure practical application of financial concepts.
Days 7 - 9
15 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Mentor Feedback Application Workshop
Activity 90m
Practical Budget Plan Simulation
Activity 60m
Budget Plan Presentation
Assessment
Test
Students will test their personal budgeting plans by simulating real-world scenarios that challenge their financial strategies, seeking feedback from peers and community partners to validate and refine their solutions.
Days 9 - 11
Financial Budget Challenge Simulation
Activity 60m
Draft Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Feedback Reflection Journals
Deliverable 30m
Community Partner Presentation
Assessment
Improve
Students will engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions to evaluate and refine their financial projects, actively applying feedback to improve budgeting plans and investment strategies before their final presentation at the Finance Fair.
Days 11 - 13
Collaborative Budget Refinement Workshop
Activity 60m
Final Budgeting Plan Presentation
Assessment
Share
Students will present their personal budgeting plans and digital infographics at the Finance Fair, engage in discussions about their financial strategies, and reflect on their learning journey to evaluate how their knowledge and skills can be applied to their future financial planning.
Days 13 - 14
Personal Budget Presentation Prep
Activity 45m
Finance Fair Presentation
Assessment
Reflective Essay on Financial Literacy Journey
Assessment