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personal finance - PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
The programs listed below are designed to be used as a course or as a unit. Each program includes lesson, activities and other resources. For programs that require student logins, verify that the website or digital tool meets your school system's requirements and are 508 COMAR compliant. |
The overarching goal of the materials is to help students make thoughtful, well-informed decisions about important aspects of personal finance, including earning income, spending, saving, borrowing, investing, and managing money.
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A “Standard” Personal Finance Curriculum is designed as a high school personal finance course. It is divided into seven units that address the six National Standards for Financial Literacy and a standard on decision making, respectively.
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The FDIC's Money Smart for Young People series consists of four free curriculum products. Each age-appropriate curriculum includes lesson plans for educators along with guides for parents and caregivers. Multiple lessons that can be taught alone or in combination.
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Whether you're looking for a full course or a quick bell ringer to kick off class, NGPF has the resources for you! Choose from a wide selection of customizable, ready-to-use courses, lessons, and activities to teach personal finance at both the high school and middle school levels. Curriculum is available for high school 9 week, semester and full year courses as well as middle school course.
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The Hands on Banking program teaches people in all stages of life about the basics of responsible money management, including how to create a budget, save and invest, borrow responsibly, buy a home, and establish a small business.
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Organized by topic and grade; includes teacher guide, student activities, assessment PowerPoints and presentations. Topics include budgeting, saving, financial institutions, credit, debt, identity theft and life events. Discover games, infographics, apps, videos, financial calculators and more.
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Take Charge Today is a program and curriculum with a decision-based approach to personal finance for grades 7-12. Each lesson includes learning activities, note taking guides, PowerPoint presentations and assessments. Use individual lessons or the entire program Professional development and instructional support is provided.
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From grade school through retirement, EVERFI’s financial education offerings empower learners to make safe, smart and informed financial decisions. The interactive financial literacy class curriculum, scalable platform and in-person resources were designed not just to drive financial literacy, but financial capability.
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