Financial Basics — Lesson 103
How Do You Get Money?
Students make and play a game that helps to explain the reasons why each step in the job-hunting process is important.
What Students Learn
1. Money can be made by earning it in different ways:
- Earn money by working
- Earn money from investments
- Earn money by investing in yourself (start a business)
2. Money can be obtained from an allowance or by borrowing it
Suggested Time
- Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
- Activity 1: 30-45 minutes
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