1. Vault Highlights Topics Areas Understanding Money™ 6 modules
Typically placed in Math, Social Studies or Technology class
Embedded, performance-based games
Personalized offline goal-setting activities
Desktop & tablet compatible
Savings Plans
Credit vs. Cash
Setting Financial Goals
Managing Risk
Investing
Taxes
Borrowing
Income
Needs & Wants
Budgeting
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Grade Level: 4th - 7th
Course Length: 2.5 hours
Aligns with state and national Jump$tart standards

2. Vault – Understanding Money Course DesignTM
Course Overview Video and 6 Modules
Focus on introducing key finance terms
and vocabulary
Pre- and post-assessments during each module
Interactive, performance-based activities
Students earn a Certification in Financial Literacy
Supplemental teacher lesson plans available for easy continued integration in the classroom

3. Vault – Understanding Money Course ContentTM
Responsible Money Choices
Income and Careers
Making Plans with Money
Credit & Borrowing
Insurance & Safety
Savings & Investing
Trades offs between saving and spending
Compare difference financial info sources
Create savings plan for short- and long-term goals
Compare safe vs. unsafe situations to disclose personal information
Evaluate career options
Compare different ways to earn money through earnings, wages and salaries
Examine the role of taxes, how they are collected and used
Create and balance a budget
Learn wants vs. needs
Compare banking and payment options
Analyze the role of banks
Apply smart decision-making strategies to purchases
Compare buying with cash vs. credit
Explain why credit is a form of borrowing
Explain why institutions lend money
Identify responsible, reliable borrower characteristics
Explain how households manage risk
Analyze the uses and benefits of health insurance
Compare different savings vehicles
Examine the role of budgeting to control spending and manage saving
Explain the basic concept of investing
Identify common investing vehicles