Adulting — Lesson 207

The World Is A Risky Place

Students match vocabulary terms and defitions using the 'Automobile Vocabulary Insurance' worksheet.

What Students Learn

  • What is risk?
  • Common risks faced in life
  • What happens if you don’t have insurance? (legal issues, costs, etc.)
  • How contracts and insurance can be used to protect yourself and your business

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Activity 1: 20 minutes
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BK Hosts: Calculated Risk

Clips for this Lesson

BK Hosts: Calculated Risk
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