Pennsylvania Personal Finance Course Curriculum – NPIS Student Edition Only

Description

Pennsylvania Personal Finance Course Curriculum – NPIS Student Edition

The Pennsylvania Personal Finance Course Curriculum – NPIS Student Edition is a complete, ready-to-use high school personal finance curriculum designed specifically to meet Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards for Personal Finance (22 Pa. Code Chapter 4, Appendix F). The curriculum supports instruction in Personal Finance Fundamentals, Income, Spending, Saving & Investing, Risk & Insurance, and Credit.

This student-focused curriculum contains engaging lessons, activities, projects, and assessments that help students develop real-world financial literacy skills while supporting Pennsylvania’s personal finance graduation requirements.

All activities, lessons, and projects are digital and easily integrate with Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, and other learning management systems. Resources are provided in Google Docs and Google Slides formats, with most materials easily convertible to Microsoft Office formats.

Why Pennsylvania Non-Public/Private Schools Choose This Curriculum:

✔ Fully aligned to Pennsylvania Personal Finance Standards
✔ Complete semester-long student curriculum
✔ Ready-to-use digital student activities
✔ Real-world financial literacy applications
✔ Student-centered learning experiences
✔ Works with Google and Microsoft platforms
✔ Flexible for classroom, hybrid, and independent learning environments

What’s Included

• 85 Student Personal Finance Lessons
• Student Projects and Performance Tasks
• Student Financial Literacy Activities
• Student Research and Discovery Assignments
• Student Reflection Activities
• Student Examples and Models
• Standards-Aligned Learning Experiences
• Digital Resources Compatible with Learning Management Systems

Student Learning Topics Include

Career and Income

• Financial Planning
• Sources of Income
• Wage Differences
• Career Exploration
• Postsecondary Education Planning

Budgeting and Spending

• Budget Creation
• Financial Decision-Making
• Consumer Spending Habits
• Expense Planning
• Financial Goal Setting

Banking and Money Management

• Types of Financial InstitutionsChecking and Savings Accounts
• Digital Banking
• Financial Transactions
• Money Management Skills

Paychecks and Taxes

• Income Documentation
• Payroll Deductions
• Federal, State, and Local Taxes
• Tax Forms and Financial Records

Credit and Borrowing

• Credit Scores
• Credit Cards
• Loans
• Responsible Borrowing
• Credit Management

Housing and Transportation

• Renting and Leasing
• Homeownership
• Automobile Purchasing
• Transportation Costs

Insurance and Risk Management

• Health Insurance
• Auto Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Risk Management Strategies

Saving, Investing, and Retirement

• Saving Strategies
• Investing Fundamentals
• Retirement Planning
• Financial Goal Achievement

Consumer Protection and Identity Theft

• Consumer Rights
• Fraud Prevention
• Identity Protection
• Financial Safety

Grade Levels

✅ Perfect for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades (High School)

NPIS Student Edition Notice

This edition contains student instructional materials designed for student use and learning. Student resources are aligned to Pennsylvania Personal Finance Standards and support classroom instruction, independent learning, and financial literacy skill development.