Lesson plans have been designed, tested, and edited in collaboration with university researchers, financial industry experts and our own Master Educator Teams of current classroom educators. Lesson plans are continuously updated, based on classroom feedback and current research, to incorporate new financial products and regulations.
Take Charge Today program is founded on the idea that a university-based financial education outreach program can strengthen and extend the ability of schools and community organizations to improve the personal financial capabilities of young adults!
- Active learning tools – activities to motivate students to fully engage in concepts and maximize knowledge retention.
- Technology – suggestions for enhancing learning through the use of EdTech tools, tablet applications, online games, and videos.
- State and National Standards – lesson plans are aligned to most state and national standards.
- Assessment – a variety of assessment tools including pre and post-tests, multiple choice test banks, simulations and project-based unit assessment tools are provided.