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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)

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    • Program overview
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