Iowa
9th-12th Grade
State Standards
Look below to see how Banzai's courses, worksheets, activities, and games align with the Social Studies Standards for 9th-12th Grade. Note, any one activity listed will satisfy the associated competency.
Financial Literacy
Analyze Credit and Debt Levels
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
SS.9-12.18: Analyze the cost and benefits of different types of credit and debt. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.19: Summarize a borrower's rights and responsibilities. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.20: Investigate strategies to avoid and manage debt effectively. (21st century skills)
Create a Saving and Spending Plan
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
SS.9-12.15: Evaluate the effect of taxes and other factors on income. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.16: Develop a saving and spending plan using a financial recordkeeping tool. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.17: Apply consumer skills to saving and spending decisions. (21st century skills)
Develop Financial and Career Goals
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
SS.9-12.13: Develop short- and long-term financial goals. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.14: Evaluate entrepreneurship, career choices, and the effect on the standard of living. (21st century skills)
Evaluate Savings and Long Term Investments
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
SS.9-12.21: Evaluate short-term savings tools. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.22: Apply investment tools to meet financial goals. (21st century skills)
Measure Risk Management Tools
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*Any of the activities below will satisfy the competency
SS.9-12.23: Justify reasons to use various forms of insurance. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.24: Establish strategies for protection of personal identity and other forms of fraud. (21st century skills)