Financial Literacy Grade 3: Movement Around Our World

3rd 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.

3rd Grade Financial Literacy Content Standards

Financial Literacy Content Standards: Financial Decision Making Distinguish between needs and wants. Lesson Plan Resources Smart Shopper - Let the students pretend that they are going to buy a new paint set.  After reading all the ads in the newspaper, they learn that the item they want is being sold at different prices. (financeintheclassroom.org) Tim’s Turn to Learn - This link provides an animated and interactive story about what a budget is and the difference between wants and needs.  After reading the story to the class, discuss the review questions. (financeintheclassroom.org) Teaching the Basics of Money - Instruction resources about learning basic money with worksheets and instruction. (themoneyinstuctor.com)

Financial Literacy Alignment with Curriculum: Saving and Spending Content Standards Describe the difference between saving and spending. Lesson Plan Resources My Classroom Economy - Resources for a no-cost year-long simulation which covers financial literacy and social studies standards.(Myclassroomeconomy.org) Make A Plan. Start a Budget! - In-class activity where students learn how to save and budget for what a they want. (financeintheclassroom.com) Heather Learns About Earnings - This link provides an animated and interactive story about income. After reading the story to the class discuss listed topics relating to money. (financeintheclassroom.com)

Financial Literacy Alignment with Curriculum: Insurance, Investing and Risk Content Standards Define personal information and what is appropriate to share or keep private. Lesson Plan Resources Goldi and the Three Passwords - In this lesson, students learn about how to create good passwords and the risks of not doing so. Through an original video called Goldi and the Three Passwords, they learn what goes into making up a “just-right” password. (Econedlink.org) Privacy Rules – In this lesson plan students learn that children’s websites must protect their private information. They learn to identify these secure sites by looking for their privacy policies and privacy seals of approval.

Financial Literacy Lessons & Curriculum: College Savings & Preparedness 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 3rd Grade Teachers in Nevada, which are listed below: Resources for 3rd Grade Teachers Nevada Saves: What is College? Nevada Saves: Nevada Colleges Activity 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.