Financial Literacy Grade 4:Nevada Past and Present

4th Grade Financial Literacy Content Standards Financial Literacy content standards have been added into Nevada social studies Standards as a result Senate Bill 249. Senate Bill 249 incorporates broadening financial literacy education across 3-12 grades. Financial literacy content standards can be referenced in your school district’s Curriculum Engine.

4th Grade Financial Literacy Content Standards These are new Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVAC)

Financial Literacy Content Standards Credit and Debit Content Standards SS.4.31. Identify methods of payment for goods and services. Lesson Plan Resources I Owe You – An in class lesson plan explaining the basics of credit cards featured in the NY Times. (The Learning Network) Credit Cards - A Credit Card Lesson Plan for Elementary School Students. (Study.com)

Financial Literacy Content Standards Saving and Spending Content Standards SS.4.32. Explain the benefits of saving and methods of saving including but not limited to financial institutions, saving at home etc. Lesson Plan Resources My Classroom Economy - Resources for a no-cost year-long simulation which covers financial literacy and social studies standards.(myclassroomeconomy.org) Where Does Money Go? – In-class activity discussing where money comes from and where money goes. (financeintheclassroom.org) Introduction to Saving - Lesson plan and activity to discuss saving with students. (Moneyinstructor.com)

Financial Literacy Content Standards Insurance, Investing and Risk Content Standards SS.4.33. Determine the consequences of sharing personal information with others. Lesson Plan Resources Goldi and the Three Passwords - A video for children about cybersecurity. (econed.org) Stock Up - A lesson plan showing 4th grade students how to track stocks. (financeintheclassroom.org) Saving and Investing - A Series of lesson plans and resources for educators. (Practicalmoneyskills.com) Introduction to Insurance - An introductory lesson on understanding insurance, terminology, and the different types of insurance. (Moneyinstructor.com)

Financial Literacy Content Standards College and Career Preparedness Content Standards SS.4.34. Examine jobs related to a career of interest. Lesson Plan Resources Future Wants and Needs - An in-class activing discussing wants vs. needs and saving for the future. (financeintheclassroom.org) Family Income - An in-class activity and resources discussing money and family budgeting. (financeintheclassroom.org) Career Tree - Students design a "career tree" based on the occupations of the people in their family. (financeintheclassroom.org)

Financial Literacy Content Standards College and Career Preparedness Cont… As part of a project to support the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office, a series of lesson plans and curriculum content was developed specifically for 4th Grade Teachers in Nevada, which are listed below: Resources for 4th Grade Teachers Nevada Saves: What do you want to be when you grow up? Nevada Saves: College Pennants and College Savings Center for Educational Partnerships: Fast Forward to College Nevada College Kick Start Program Brochure Center for Educational Partnerships: College Day Educational Journey

Educator Resources Economic and finance curriculum activities for grades k-12. http://financeintheclassroom.org/passport/fourth/ The FDIC’s new Money Smart for Young People series features four free age-appropriate curriculums that are designed to promote financial understanding in young people.  Grades Pre-K-5: https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/young.html Clips and Interactive Games for Students from the United States Treasury Office: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/kids/what/what.htm The Money Instructor – A comprehensive List of Financial Literacy Lesson Plans: http://www.moneyinstructor.com/ The Federal Trade Commission for Kids: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/07/dont-let-free-cost-you

Additional Resources Junior Achievement - (you usually need to find a corporate sponsor/partner) Volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. Andson - Created a Learning Management Platform which allows educators to access all state required financial literacy curriculum including lesson plans, in- class activities, take-home projects. An annual educator membership is $150. Nevada Council for Economic Education -NVCEE promotes economic education by developing and conducting teacher and community education programs in collaboration with existing organizations and networks. 

Fun with Financial Literacy SNL’s Kate McKinnon and Beth Kobliner talk money with kids.