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Adult education business simulations
Buying a House Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated housing market. There will be several houses to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Buyers are to use their net income and the houses’ details to determine their most optimal house. At the end of the simulation, students will justify their housing decision.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Career Day - Job application and Interview skills, third fourth and fifth grade
Your students will love this activity! Students will start with filling out an elementary school friendly application for the career of their choice, some are provided. Meanwhile other students will pretend to be managers and conduct interviews. This activity works great for a speaking and listening grade/activity as well as great social studies activity for teaching communities. Over the years, I have received feedback from several upper level ESE teachers that said this mock interview helped w
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Renting an Apartment Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated apartment market. There will be several apartments to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Renters will use their job earnings in order to determine which apartment is best suited for their particular financial situation. At the end of the simulation, students will state why they chose the apartment that they chose.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a B
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Financial Fraud/Identity Theft Simulation
Students will read several financial scenarios, including investment opportunities and consumer purchasing methods, and determine whether there is fraud or identity theft taking place for each situation. Students will place the fraudulent scenarios in the jail shoebox, and the non-fraudulent scenarios in the housing shoebox.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following lin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Ready to get your students out of the textbook, and into real world situations? This engaging set of business case studies are sure to get your students thinking about what critical business skills look like in the real world. This set of business case studies covers crucial ideas such as ethics, technological disruption, starting a brand new business, balancing profit and innovation, and differing leadership styles (among other things). This is an evolving bundle, as well, so you can anticipate
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Job Interview Simulation
This has been one of the most impactful lessons I have created, namely because I still periodically hear from former students about how this activity helped them secure their coveted jobs.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-About-Hands-On-Financial-Literacy-Simulations-for-Teens-Young-Adults-3047053.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Book About Hands-On Financial Literacy Simulations for Teens & Young Adults
These simulations come from Nick's book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The book is available on Amazon for $24, or on TPT for $21 in .pdf format. The .pdf format is more ideal for teachers than the printed copies of the book because it allows for easier access to print the activities and handouts.
"You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet" is geared towards teachers and organizations who desire to teach personal finance skills in engaging and practical ways. Several industry experts contribute
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Economics- Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Project
This project is designed to help students realize the reality of food cost in a budget for a week. In this activity students are given different levels of income to spend on food for a week. Based on the income given to them, students design a week's worth of meals. After planning students are sent to a local grocery store to shop for all necessary items to complete their meals. After totaling the grocery list students are asked to reflect upon their choices and make better choices in shoppi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Retirement Accounts and Compound Interest Simulation
Students are given a person’s financial scenario and must help that person determine how much money they need to save in order to meet their retirement goals. They are asked to put a certain percentage of their gross monthly income into a 401(k). Then, students will use string to graphically measure the estimated returns that can accrue with Roth IRAs when people begin saving at a young age compared to beginning to save at an older age.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gon
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Business Case Study: Branding and Marketing
This case study, centered on "Re-Threads" is a great glimpse into a young brand ready to build their brand, and their foothold in the community. This case study follows the fictitious Re-Threads, an emerging fashion company founded by Sarah Mercer. Her passion for sustainable and ethically-sourced clothing materials, coupled with a deep connection to the community, shaped the very essence of her brand--at least that is how she saw it. Students take on the role of branding and marketing consultan
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Business Ethics
What happens when a new manager uncovers evidence of wage fraud? What do you do when an unethical practice is ingrained in the culture, and rocking the boat could mean a loss of profit? This business ethics case study puts students in those very shoes."New Leadership at ManuJet" follows a new manager trying to inspire confidence in her abilities while navigating a difficult ethical situation. This case study is designed for high school business students to analyze competing priorities between un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Entrepreneur Start-Up
So many students have the desire to start their own business, but aren't entirely sure where to start. This engaging case study is designed to walk students through the business creation process and all the hurdles that come along with it.Adrian Ramirez is an enthusiastic aspiring entrepreneur just out of high school. He hopes to take his food skills and knowledge to the market by starting a food truck. As consultants, students will analyze his situation and make a plan for getting his food truc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
The True Cost of Insurance Simulation
Students inherit a scenario’s insurance costs, including their person’s premium and deductible. After assessing their person’s insurance premiums, students will learn how life circumstances (i.e. injury, automobile accidents, etc.) can affect their out-of-pocket costs, as well as other insurance charges. They will learn these lessons by playing a board game that allows students to encounter how insurance costs increase when people get sick, hurt, careless, etc. Students are to complete the “Stud
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Business Case Study: Responding to Scandals and Crisis
This case study, centered on "Eco Motor" is a great case demonstrating the difficulty of cleaning up after a company breaks trust with its customers and shareholders. Dive deep into the intricate world of corporate ethics and crisis management with our exclusive case study on "Eco Motor - The Emission Dilemma." This compelling lesson serves as a vivid exploration of the challenges faced by businesses in maintaining brand integrity and navigating crises effectively.Explore the nuances of ethical
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Checking Account Register :: Show your work!
Teaching students about financial responsibility can be a challenge, use this activity to teach them about budgets and recording transactions, and registering information in a checking account.
This is an old school exercise that will familiarize you with a check register. Simply put the items from the top list into the register as you think they should be.
Check the answer sheet or with your teacher to see if you got the right balance. (Balancing your account these days is as simple as l
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Engaging Business Case Study: Consolidation and Innovation
This case study, centered on Mentat Tech Corporation, offers an engaging and thought-provoking scenario for teachers seeking a real-world, hands-on learning experience for their students. It challenges students to analyze and make strategic decisions for a technology company facing a complex situation. Through a structured presentation, students explore the financial health and profitability of various divisions within the company and grapple with the difficult task of recommending whether to co
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Viral Marketing
This case study, centered on "Sweet Freezes" is a great example of the benefits and potential perils of viral marketing. Unlock the secrets of successful viral marketing with this engaging and practical lesson designed for budding marketers and entrepreneurs. This comprehensive session blends theory with hands-on application, empowering students to navigate the thrilling world of viral marketing.In assigning this activity, you will ask students to grapple with the issues of brand integrity, mark
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Technological Disruption
What happens when a small town bookstore starts to bleed profit from its digital competitors, it hires a consulting team to try to determine next steps. In this case study, your students become the consultants as they work to provide a vision to the store owner, who is considering a buy-out offer with profit plummeting. Can they turn this company around?"The Creased Page" is a beloved independent bookstore located in a charming suburban town. Established in 2005 by a passionate book enthusiast,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Demanding Leadership and High Turnover
So many students desire to be business leaders one day, and hope to contribute to positive company cultures. But what happens when the financial success of the company appears to be in conflict with the healthy culture of the company? This case study allows students to explore themes such as demanding leadership styles, the role of company culture, human resource complaints, and high employee turnover.This comprehensive case study challenges students to critically analyze the consequences of a d
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Jackie (she/her), the owner and CEO of the company, was recently invited to a co
Jackie (she/her), the owner and CEO of the company, was recently invited to a conference and heard a very inspiring talk on sustainability and how it was becoming the "new normal" for businesses in the 21st century. She would like her company to do more about it, but she is not entirely convinced that there is a business case, and she is also afraid that this could be very difficult. Jackie remembered that you had some training on sustainability and assigned you to research the matter further. S
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
Financial Literacy Checking Assignment (check writing)
This is an assignment to teach students how to write checks and balance a checkbook. It is an interactive Excel Spreadsheet and self scores if the student completes it on the computer.
There are two parts to the assignment. The first part has the students correctly fill out 8 checks based on prompts given to them. The 2nd part uses those 8 checks and other non-check transactions to teach them how to fill out and balance a check register.
Also included is a .pdf printable version of the ass
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Advertising BUNDLE
Advertising has a major impact on our consumer behavior, and environment. Get your students talking and writing on a higher level about advertising with this bundle, by building their vocabulary, speaking, and writing skills and close the lessons or unit with role-play, a complete Inquiry-Based Learning: IBL project or debate.How can I use this resource?You can use it at the end of a unit in advertising, shopping and consumer behavior; end of term culmination; to introduce education or as staged
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Checking Account Simulation
Do you need a lesson to teach students how to balance a checkbook? A PowerPoint presentation is included instructs students on how to balance their own checkbook and then gives them some "real world" practice. The PowerPoint includes writing a check, using a debit card, and making deposits. Also included is the handouts that you will give students in order for them to participate in the simulation. One handout is a checkbook register and the other handout has blank checks that students will writ
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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