Iowa
9th-12th Grade
State Standards
Look below to see how Banzai's courses, worksheets, activities, and games align with the Social Studies Standards for 9th-12th Grade. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level. Note, any one activity listed will satisfy the associated competency.
Financial Literacy
Analyze Credit and Debt Levels
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SS.9-12.18: Analyze the cost and benefits of different types of credit and debt. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.19: Summarize a borrower's rights and responsibilities. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.20: Investigate strategies to avoid and manage debt effectively. (21st century skills)
Create a Saving and Spending Plan
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SS.9-12.15: Evaluate the effect of taxes and other factors on income. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.16: Develop a saving and spending plan using a financial recordkeeping tool. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.17: Apply consumer skills to saving and spending decisions. (21st century skills)
Develop Financial and Career Goals
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SS.9-12.13: Develop short- and long-term financial goals. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.14: Evaluate entrepreneurship, career choices, and the effect on the standard of living. (21st century skills)
Evaluate Savings and Long Term Investments
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SS.9-12.21: Evaluate short-term savings tools. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.22: Apply investment tools to meet financial goals. (21st century skills)
Measure Risk Management Tools
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SS.9-12.23: Justify reasons to use various forms of insurance. (21st century skills)
SS.9-12.24: Establish strategies for protection of personal identity and other forms of fraud. (21st century skills)