Credit Cards Lessons

Welcome to our page on credit cards! We believe that understanding how to use credit cards responsibly is a crucial skill in financial literacy. Our resources are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of credit cards, including how to choose a credit card, understanding interest rates and fees, and building good credit. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or financial educator, our collection of lesson plans, worksheets, and activities will equip you with the tools you need to teach these critical skills and empower students to make informed decisions when it comes to using credit cards. From managing credit card debt to building a positive credit history, our materials will help students become responsible credit card users and achieve their financial goals.

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    Credit Cards: Shopping Online

    Students learn about online shopping with credit cards. Teaching Objectives: Describe the costs and benefits of online shopping. Compare shopping online to shopping in person. Evaluate payment options for online purchases. Standard 8: The student will describe and explain interest, credit cards, and online commerce. Suggested Grade Level 6th – 12th Grade Lesson Excerpt: Online … Continue reading Credit Cards: Shopping Online


    Credit Cards: More Than Plastic

    Students learn about credit cards. Teaching Objectives: Describe how credit cards are used to purchase today’s wants with tomorrow’s money. Compute the total cost of purchasing goods using credit cards at different interest rates when making minimum payments. Standard 8: The student will describe and explain interest, credit cards, and online commerce. Suggested Grade Level … Continue reading Credit Cards: More Than Plastic