Collection
Car Ownership
Before students get their first car, make sure they know what they are in for. This collection will help prepare students for what will probably be their first major purchase. Students will calculate the costs of buying a new or used vehicle, understand how car insurance works, explore financing options, and more.

Lesson

Grades 9-12

Owning a Car

In this personal finance lesson, students will analyze the cost of owning a car and decide what they can afford.
Key Concepts: Buying Goods and Services, Personal Finance
45 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Choosing Sides: Which Drivers Would You Insure?

In this personal finance lesson, students will participate in insurance pools to learn how car insurance markets deal with risks.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Marginal Analysis, Risk Managment/Insurance
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

What Car Should I Buy?

In this personal finance lesson, students will compare the costs of buying a new car to a used car.
Key Concepts: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Goods and Services, Marginal Analysis
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Car Loan Project

In this personal finance lesson, students will evaluate different advertisements about cars to learn about the car buying process.
Key Concepts: Scarcity
90 mins
Lesson