LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Debt can be a positive or negative aspect of finances. There are ways to use debt to your advantage but it can also cause great damage. What are some of the positive ways to use debt? In what ways can it be harmful?

ESTIMATED LESSON DURATION: 16 hours

SUCCESS SKILLS PRACTICED: Listening, Test-Taking, Note-Taking, Online Research, Personal Communication, Reading Comprehension, Business Communication, Interviewing, Mathematical Reasoning, and Video Production

LESSON OBJECTIVE:  In this lesson, learners will learn to define debt and identify different types of debt. We will also learn about the roles of the debtor and the creditor, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of debt.

LESSON ACTIVITIES: 4

• ACTIVITY 1: WATCH VIDEO AND COMPLETE SHORT QUIZ - 1 HOUR

• ACTIVITY 2:  COMPLETE ONLINE RESEARCH, READING, AND DISCUSSION PROJECT - 4 HOURS

• ACTIVITY 3:  COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW AND VIDEO PROJECT - 10 HOURS

• ACTIVITY 4:  REFLECTION AND FEED BACK - 1 HOUR

SUGGESTED AGE LEVELS: 14 - 19

WHATS INCLUDED:

• Discussion Documents (Printable) + Google Drive link

• Interview Activity (Printable) + Google Drive link

• Video Lesson - Viewable on any smart device

• Online exit ticket and quiz

HOW TO ACCESS:

STEP 1: Pay to access our PBL Financial Literacy Lesson on Debt.

STEP 2: Download the instructions and password to access the lesson

STEP 3: Introduce the lesson via smart-device, computer, smart board, etc. to your learners at home or in the classroom