Middle School Personal Finance
Help students learn the importance of savings as they tackle realistic financial dilemmas virtually.
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Topics covered in Middle School Personal Finance
Budgeting
Teach students how to manage income and plan for future expenses.
Risk Management
Explore insurance, investments, and strategies to minimize potential losses.
Auto Insurance
Teach about auto insurance policies, premiums, and deductibles.
Renting a Place to Live
Get students ready for leases, security deposits, and rent responsibilities.
Checking Accounts
Understand the functions and benefits of checking accounts.
Income Tax
Prepare students for taxable income, deductions, credits, and filing processes.
Double-Entry Budgeting
Teach how to keep accurate financial records and income statements.
Credit Cards
Instill responsible credit card usage such as managing credit limits, etc.
Consumer Smarts
Teach students to understand spending limits and research price options.
Middle School Personal Finance Units
Guide students through complicated topics like credit cards, auto loans, insurance, and more.
Grades 7-12 | English & Spanish
Life Scenarios
Start your high schoolers off on a race towards saving for their future & navigating life's unexpected challenges.
Grades 6-9 | English
Consumer Smarts
Teach kids how to take charge of a family budget for an entire month while cutting costs along the way.
Grades 6-12 | English
Banking
Immerse your students in advanced banking concepts as they establish & operate their own in-school, financial institution.
Middle School Personal Finance Workbook
Order free printed workbooks that complement the online content. This workbook challenges students to think through financial scenarios centered on math and critical thinking.
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Realistic Financial Scenarios
Life is a tough tutor, and the “right” decision often isn't obvious: do you repair your old car when it breaks down, or do you buy a new one?
Vocabulary Practice
Invite students to study flashcards containing important financial terms.
Meets State Curriculum Standards
Banzai courses fulfill your state's standards of learning (SOL) by covering a wide range of essential topics.
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Simplified Grading
Courses are automatically graded so you can spend more time teaching!
Hands-On Learning
Help students grow individually with a virtual world of decision-making.
Progress Monitoring
Progress tracking and clear decision trees monitor your students’ growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does this course take to complete?3-6 hours.
- What student resources other than online courses does Banzai offer?A teacher toolkit is accessible after teachers create their free accounts. Within their toolkits, teachers have access to downloadable worksheets on topics including digital citizenship, financial literacy, college preparation, and soft skills. Workbooks are also available for classrooms that have little to no access to the internet.
- Do Banzai courses change year to year?Banzai will periodically review the course to update and improve it, but the core principles taught in this course will not change.
- Are all Banzai courses COPPA and FERPA compliant?Yes, Banzai complies fully with restrictions set by COPPA and FERPA—we don't store personal identification information such as a student's age, location, gender, or ethnicity. The limited data Banzai does collect is only used to deliver services and products or improve user experience and is never shared or distributed. Learn more by reading Banzai's Privacy Policy.
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