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Financial Literacy Through Infographics & Animations

Financial Literacy Through Infographics & Animations | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Financial literacy is about much more than balancing one's (online) checkbook. Financial literacy represents a cross-curricular mindset, a sophisticated understanding of how money, media, and messaging unite in the public sphere."

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Can we teach students in elementary and middle school the concepts of financial literacy? With the right resources the answer would be yes.

ASIDE has provided a range of excellent resources in this post. You will find an excellent infographic that covers the Story of Money, beginning with bartering animal hides and teeth as well as shells up to a gold coin minted in Australia in 2011 that weighs (take a breath) 2,231 pounds. (There is a great math problem to be solved.)

A number of videos are also provided. One looks at student debt and one is a TED-Ed video.

There are also additional resources provided.

Financial literacy is an important concept for students to learn, and I would think the earlier they understand the concepts the better off they will be. To learn more click through to the post.

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MoneyIsland from Young Americans Bank

MoneyIsland from Young Americans Bank | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

MoneyIsland is an online environment that teaches kids how to make the most of their financial future. Once described as "Super Mario Brothers meets Monopoly," this one-of-a-kind educational tool makes it fun to learn and fun to earn. Designed for ages 8 - 14.

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The Value of Financial Literacy - Infographic

The Value of Financial Literacy - Infographic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Edutopia has published an article Financial Literacy Makes School Relevant which discusses the need to have a financial literacy curriculum. This infographic shows that "students whom learn financial literacy skills gain knowledge that will yield returns well into their future." The article discusses a curriculum that begins in Grade 1 and provides videos, research, resources and lesson plans and is found at http://www.edutopia.org/stw-financial-literacy-relevance-overview#more.

 

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Cranial Cash Clash - A Financial Literacy Game

Cranial Cash Clash - A Financial Literacy Game | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Welcome to the Cranial Cash Clash, a financial literacy assessment tool that pits your financial knowledge against the world. Clash with your friends to see who can score the most and see how you rank globally.

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