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Pirate Loot

Northwest youth financial education files

Through the eyes of a pirate crew, students can learn how to balance savings with the desire for instant gratification. But a pirate life is often full of perils like storms and accidents that may threaten morale and gold savings.

In this instructor-friendly group presentation, students will use a worksheet to make their own buying and saving decisions and experience the consequences of saving too much or too little.

What to expect

  • Play with a small group or classroom full of students
  • Designed for ages 10-16

Features

  • Engaging and fun
  • Vibrant visuals
  • Use online/offline
  • Free to download
  • Individual student worksheets for easy grading
  • Supplemental materials including instructor’s guide
  • Windows PC compatible

Learning concepts

  • Start saving early
  • Balance saving and spending
  • Avoid premature affluence
  • Learn to communicate with parents about saving
  • Prepare for financial emergencies

For more information, contact Luke Erickson at erickson@uidaho.edu.

Download Pirate Loot 137mb (zip)

Supporting materials

  • Program overview
  • Instructor guide
  • Evaluation form
  • Student worksheet
  • National standards
  • Pirate loot article
  • Pirate loot article summary

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