Students play a game to help them learn the difference between earned and unearned income.
Topic
Earn (Getting paid, Making money)
Subject
CTE (Career and technical education), English or language arts, Physical education or health
Grade Level
Middle school (6-8)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Big idea
Even though income often comes from money people make at their jobs, income can also come from other sources like allowances, awards, gifts, investments, and prizes.
Essential questions
- What’s the difference between earned and unearned income?
- Why do I need to know the difference between earned and unearned income?
Objectives
- Compare and contrast earned and unearned income
- Provide examples of each type of income
What students will do
- Explore the difference between earned and unearned income.
- Play a game to practice distinguishing between the two types of income.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_distinguishing-earned-unearned-income_guide.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.
