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Sustainable future lesson plans

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Lesson plan:

Why is it important to save money?

Pupils learn about saving money for later, reasons for saving, how it might make them feel, and why it is important.

Age: 5-8

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Lesson plan:

What affects my choices about money?

Pupils explore choices about spending money, and why other people might make different decisions.

Age: 8-12

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Lesson plan:

How do I stay in control of my money?

Students explore the reasons 'why we buy' and how these spending choices can affect other people.

Age: 12-16

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Lesson plan:

How can I plan for the unexpected?

This topic explores financial risks and how to manage them through planning or taking insurance.

Age: 16-18

Sustainable future resources

Interactive resource for Why is it important to save money?

Interactive activity:

Super savers!

Find out if spending choices will enable your pupils to buy a desired item.

Age: 5-8

Activity sheet for What affects my choices about money?

Activity sheet:

What affects my choices about money?

Role-play cards that explore some of the different factors affecting people’s choices about money.

Age: 8-12

Interactive for How do I stay in control of my money?

Interactive activity:

To buy or not to buy

Students explore how pressures can affect how we spend our money and how their spending may impact others.

Age: 12-16

Interactive for How can I plan for the unexpected?

Interactive activity:

The risks of unplanned spending

In this interactive activity, students follow Sam over six months and see how his budget holds up.

Age: 16-8

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