Let’s Plan a National Parks Vacation Financial Literacy Project

Description

This financial literacy project is designed for junior high and high school students to develop essential money management skills by planning a vacation to a national park.

Through this engaging activity, students will learn how to create a budget, prioritize expenses, and make informed financial decisions. The project encourages students to research costs for accommodations, transportation, activities, and meals, allowing them to experience the realities of planning within a financial constraint. By simulating real-world scenarios, such as unexpected expenses and trade-offs, students will gain practical knowledge on managing their finances, making this project an invaluable tool for teaching financial literacy.

What’s included:

• Choosing a park
• 8 vacation planning steps
• After-planning reflection

Benefits of this project:

• Creating and sticking to a budget
• Prioritizing expenses in a needs and wants scenario
• Making informed financial decisions
• Real-world scenario