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Curated OER

PAY CREDIT WHEN CREDIT IS DUE

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students learn about credit cards and scores and how to and not to use them. In this financial concept lesson, students are given hypothetical scenarios where they are able to apply learning's to given situations as they figure rates,...
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PBS

Frontline:secret History of the Credit Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this PBS site before getting a credit card. Read the "Eight Things A Credit Card User Should Know" and find out what the real cost can be to use one. Take the credit card quiz to see how much you learned.
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Website
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Free Credit Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
As students begin establishing credit, they need to understand how to get official credit reports, what they mean, and how to handle disputes.
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Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Managing Credit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lessons and activities to teach students about managing credit.
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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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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Katrina's Classroom: Lesson 3: A Fresh Start

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson examines the benefits and importance of access to credit. Using hands-on learning strategies and internet resources, students will calculate simple interest, learn about different types of credit, evaluate a credit card...