Inspiration / Research
Students will engage with guest speakers, conduct research on real-world financial needs and challenges faced by their community, and explore initial concepts of money management by analyzing case studies, setting the foundation for designing personal finance strategies.
Days 1 - 4
Financial Habits Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Interactive Budget Station
Activity 45m
Real-World Case Study Exploration
Activity 60m
Define
Students will analyze insights from their initial research and workshop interactions to identify personal financial challenges they wish to address, collaboratively define clear problems for their financial planning project, and articulate how these challenges can inspire strategic money management solutions.
Days 5 - 8
Ideation Session: Identifying Personal Financial Challenges
Activity 45m
Problem Definition Presentation
Assessment
Building Strategic Solutions
Activity 45m
Collaborative Problem Solving Reflection
Assessment
Ideation
Students will brainstorm innovative personal finance strategies through collaborative discussions, generate creative solutions by designing interactive infographics and timelines, and share preliminary ideas on a class 'Feedback Wall' for peer and teacher input as they build on the research and definitions from previous phases towards constructing initial financial plan prototypes.
Days 9 - 12
20 min over capacity (160 min available across 4 days)
Interactive Infographic Workshop
Activity 75m
Peer Feedback Wall Session
Deliverable 45m
Collaborative Financial Strategy Brainstorm
Activity 60m
Prototyping
Students will develop low-fidelity mock-ups of their personalized financial plans using collaborative digital tools, share them with peers for feedback, and make revisions to refine their strategies based on real-life scenarios and community insights from previous phases.
Days 13 - 16
Real-life Scenario Simulation
Activity 45m
Financial Plan Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback Exchange
Assessment
Testing & Iteration
Students will present their financial plans to peers for feedback, engage in a critique session through the 'Feedback Wall' to pinpoint areas for improvement, and utilize digital platforms to iteratively refine their financial strategies and visual timelines, ensuring alignment with personal goals and community relevance.
Days 17 - 20
5 min over capacity (160 min available across 4 days)
Interactive Infographic Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Presentation and Feedback Loop
Deliverable 60m
Feedback and Iteration Discussion Circle
Activity 45m
Final Financial Plan Presentation
Assessment