Full-Year Course
Personal Finance

Full-Year Course

The Full-Year Course is the most comprehensive personal finance course a teacher can use with their students. The course includes lessons from the Semester Course, Mini-Units, and features 19 unique lessons to guarantee there are no content gaps. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of personal finance topics and be prepared to handle the financial responsibilities that exist after graduation.
Grade Level(s):
9-12
Format(s):
Google Drive, Nearpod
Assessments:
Unit Exams, Diagnostic Exam, Final Exam & Summative Project
Cost:
FREE, and always will be
Course Materials
Syllabus, Assessments, and more
Unit 1 (8)
Behavioral Economics
Unit 2 (1)
Banking
Unit 3 (7)
Investing
Unit 4 (3)
Types of Credit
Unit 5 (4)
Managing Credit
MINI-UNIT (28)
Buying a Car
MINI-UNIT (29)
Buying a House
Unit 6 (5)
Paying for College
Unit 7 (9)
Career
MINI-UNIT (15)
Alternatives to 4-Year Colleges
MINI-UNIT (16)
Entrepreneurship
Unit 8 (11)
Insurance
Unit 9 (10)
Taxes
Unit 10 (6)
Budgeting
Unit 11 (21)
Consumer Skills

Unit 1 Behavioral Economics

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Full-Year Course Syllabus

Assessments

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Standards Alignment

Lesson 1: Your Values and Money
(376)

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Lesson 2: Your Brain and Money
(388)

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Lesson 3: Overcoming Cognitive Biases
(389)

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Lesson 3: Classic Checking Skills
(513)

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Lesson 5: Beware of Banking Fees
(396)

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Lesson 7: Strategies to Save
(398)

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Lesson 8: Challenges to Saving
(399)

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Lesson 9: Digital Wallets & P2P Apps
(504)

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Lesson 10: Online and Mobile Banking
(400)

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Lesson 1: Why Should I Invest?
(424)

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Lesson 1: Alternatives to 4-Year College
(520)

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Lesson 2: What is the Stock Market?
(425)

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Lesson 3: Entering the Workforce from High School
(521)

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Lesson 5: Trade & Vocational School
(517)

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Lesson 6: Investing in Funds
(429)

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Lesson 7: Deep Dive Into Funds
(430)

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Lesson 7: Professional Certifications
(522)

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Lesson 8: Your Productive Gap Year
(523)

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Lesson 9: Smart Investing: Regulations & Returns
(501)

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Lesson 10: The Importance of Investing for Retirement
(432)

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Lesson 11: How to Invest for Retirement
(433)

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Lesson 1: Understanding Entrepreneurship
(145)

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Lesson 2: Young People & Credit Cards
(378)

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Lesson 2: Hurdles of Entrepreneurship
(148)

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Lesson 3: Using Credit Cards Wisely
(379)

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Lesson 3: Planning and Pitching a Business
(151)

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Lesson 4: Launching a Business
(152)

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Lesson 8: When to Use Credit
(514)

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Lesson 2: Your Credit Report
(385)

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Lesson 4: Building Credit from Scratch
(387)

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Lesson 5: Handling Significant Debt
(528)

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Lesson 1: Paying for College 101
(435)

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Lesson 2: Reducing the Sticker Price of College
(527)

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Lesson 3: Applying for the FAFSA
(436)

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Lesson 4: Scholarships and Grants
(437)

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Lesson 6: Financial Aid Packages
(439)

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Lesson 7: Student Loan Repayment
(440)

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Lesson 4: Your LinkedIn Profile
(508)

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Lesson 5: Resumes and Cover Letters
(98)

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Lesson 7: Outcomes of a Job Interview
(509)

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Lesson 8: Your First Week and Beyond
(510)

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Lesson 1: Intro to Insurance
(412)

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Lesson 3: Renters & Homeowners Insurance
(458)

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Lesson 4: How Health Insurance Works
(459)

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Lesson 5: How to Access Health Insurance
(460)

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Lesson 6: Other Types of Insurance
(461)

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Lesson 2: Taxes and Your Pay Stub
(413)

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Lesson 2: Costs of Owning a Car
(471)

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Lesson 3: Buying New and Used Cars
(472)

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Lesson 3: The Tax Cycle and Job Paperwork
(462)

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Lesson 4: Leasing vs. Buying
(473)

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Lesson 5: How to File Your Taxes
(464)

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Lesson 6: Completing the 1040
(465)

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Lesson 7: Understanding Tax Savings
(531)

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Lesson 1: First Steps to Buying a House
(475)

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Lesson 2: Budgeting Strategies
(443)

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Lesson 2: The Costs of Buying a House
(476)

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Lesson 3: Budgeting for Housing
(444)

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Lesson 4: Budgeting for Transportation
(445)

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Lesson 5: Budgeting for Food
(446)

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Lesson 5: Barriers & Pathways to Homeownership
(479)

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Lesson 6: Budgeting Challenges
(505)

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Lesson 1: Your Money & Social Media
(415)

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Lesson 2: Advertisements & Dark Patterns
(466)

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Lesson 3: Getting the Best Deal
(524)

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Lesson 4: Online Shopping Pitfalls
(525)

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Lesson 5: Being an Ethical Consumer
(526)

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