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Website
Other

Credit Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains credit reports, credit bureaus, denial of credit, credit counseling, credit fraud and protection, improving credit, and filing for bankruptcy.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Credit for Beginners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on teaching students the basics about credit. It explains why credit is important, how to keep good credit and several of the terms that are associated with credit.
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Website
Bankrate

Bankrate: Disputing a Credit Card Purchase

For Students 11th - 12th
Discusses how you can dispute making a credit card payment for a defective product under the Fair Credit Billing Act. An article from December 2004.
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Unit Plan
Practical Money Skills

Visa: Practical Money Skills: Credit

For Students 9th - 10th
Though credit cards allow you to purchase items instantly, it's important to use your cards as carefully as you would handle your cash. Before getting a credit card, define your financial lifestyle and search for a card that fits with...
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eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ch. 13: Money and Banking: Key Terms

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of key terms and definitions covered in Ch. 13: Money and Banking from the Texas Gateway AP Macroeconomics online text.
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Unit Plan
Other

Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Kids

For Students K - 1st
Mini learning modules that teach kids about money and its worth. Students also learn how to set financial goals during these interactive activities.
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Interactive
Other

Wells Fargo Bank: Hands on Banking for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Mini learning modules that teach teens how to manage their money wisely and reach their financial goals.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Credit Cards Are "Interest"ing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will create a credit card, focusing on appealing terms and slogan. They will use their credit card to go on a shopping spree. The students will receive a "BILL" to discover/discuss the effects/application of simple interest....
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Handout
Other

Balance Track: Finances for College Students: Credit Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
From BalanceTrack, this section provides students with information about what to look for in a credit card and how to use credit.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Debit vs. Credit Card

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Analyze the differences between debit and credit cards
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Understanding a Credit Card Bill

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learn how to read and understand a credit card bill.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Consumer Credit Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides an overview of what consumer credit is. It gives several examples of consumer credit such as credit cards, loans, and mortgages.
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Website
Other

Credit Card Info Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Many good articles on credit cards. Topics include: lists of credit cards, fine print in agreements, customer service reps, errors and overchargers, fraud, and more.
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Unit Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Credit Card Debt

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ask Dr. Math site contains a question about how long it will take to repay a credit card debt at a particular APR and particular amount per month.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Credit Card Crunch

For Students 9th - 10th
Help students learn about using credit wisely. Includes an in-depth question-and-answer session with a credit counselor and a classroom guide.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Language Guide: El Dinero

For Students 9th - 10th
These interactive vocabulary words pertain to words one would need to know in dealing with money. Pop-ups play audio with Spanish pronunciation and display correct spelling when the mouse is moved over each illustration.