Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Objective
Students will build financial literacy skills by planning a pet adoption within a set budget. By calculating the costs of adopting a pet and purchasing necessary supplies, students will practice budgeting strategies and decision-making to stay within their financial limits.
Directions for this Extension Activity:
Students will review adoption scenarios and budgets, then determine whether they can afford a pet and its accessories without exceeding their budget. They will use provided worksheets to calculate totals, evaluate options, and discuss their financial choices as a class.
Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, accurately calculating totals, making smart financial decisions, and participating in class discussions about budgeting and adoption planning. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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