Dollars and Sense intends to present topics about money, financial literacy, and business to youth ages 12-19 years old. After participating in this 8-week program, students will gain general knowledge about financial literacy through subjects such as the history of money, gain an understanding of currencies, and learn about different types of bank accounts. Students will also be introduced to business principles, including budgeting, accounting, and the design thinking process. Overall, students will learn to think critically about finances and gain critical thinking skills to apply towards decision making.
Potential Topics include:
How Money Works
Different Currencies
Types of Accounts
Supply & Demand
Time Value of Money
Investing
Borrowing Money
Cost of Living Calculators
Design Thinking
Intro to Accounting
Intro to Budgeting
Intro to Decision Making
Social Media