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Evaluating Online Financial Advice

Author

Paige

Subject

Financial Literacy

Prompt used to create this resource

There are MANY videos online and on social media presenting tips for teenagers on saving money. This presents an opportunity to discuss accessing credible financial advice online. Have the students find and watch at least three relevant videos. Have them note the tips given, examples of opinion versus fact, what they can apply to their lives, what they question, and their take on the credibility of the source (ie. considering what expertise they are basing their opinions and facts on). For the l...

Description

This learning resource focuses on helping teenagers develop critical thinking skills to evaluate online financial advice. It guides them in analyzing three different videos that offer tips for saving money, from a variety of creators, including social media influencers, financial institutions, and educational channels. The resource includes detailed instructions for selecting videos, worksheets for summarizing key points, analyzing facts and opinions, and reflecting on the credibility of the advice. Students will engage in activities that help them consider personal relevance, assess the credibility of sources, and articulate their findings, thus building their overall financial literacy.

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