Summary
Generosity is a budget category most people forget to plan for. This lesson explores how to budget for gifts and charitable giving—and how to vet charities before donating.
Bellringer: Generosity vs. Budget
- Present a scenario balancing generosity with keeping on budget.
- Give students 2 minutes to respond independently before discussing as a class.
Instruction
- Understand the scope of annual gift spending and establish a budget.
- Explore the benefits of proactive, regular giving.
- Evaluate a charity's impact before donating, and learn about red flags.
Activity: Checking Out Charities
- Students read the Banzai article "Checking Out Charities" and complete the three-task challenge.
Discussion: Where Does Giving Fit?
- Facilitate a discussion on the article, exploring what surprised students the most.
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- What are three strategies for evaluating a charity before you donate?
- Name two red flags that suggest a charity may not be legitimate.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: Generosity vs. Budget |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 15 min | Activity: Checking Out Charities |
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| 10 min | Discussion: Where Does Giving Fit? |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Donating to Charity
Learn how to uncover if a charity is legitimate and assess its impact.
Class Presentation
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Unit 4: Budgeting
Irregular Expenses
Some expenses feel like an emergency, but they are actually just irregular. Explore how sinking funds turn predictable irregular expenses into painless monthly line items, and practice the math that makes it work.
Gifts & Giving
Generosity is a budget category most people forget to plan for. This lesson explores how to budget for gifts and charitable giving—and how to vet charities before donating.
Budgeting Strategies
The best budget is the one you actually keep. This lesson compares four budgeting methods—50/30/20, zero-based, envelope, and reverse budgeting.
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