Financial Literacy_Sub Plan_#1

Financial Literacy

​Sub Plan #1

​Video Games & Social Media

A few questions before we get started with our lesson...

Open Ended

Do you play games online? (Xbox, phone apps, etc.)

Open Ended

Do you have any social media? (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.)

Open Ended

What are the financial dangers you should be aware of when using online gaming and social media?

​Today you will be watching 2 videos, one on video games and one on social media, and answering questions that go along with them.

​*You may want to take notes as the videos play.

Today's Agenda

​Please watch the video at one of the links below, then answer the questions in the following slides. You will have to type the URL into your browser.

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*Both links should take you to the same video. I have included a shortened link for easier copying and the full link just in case that one doesn't work.​

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​https://bit.ly/3BdI2A0

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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soVaufg4-QY

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Are "Free" Video Games Really Free?

Open Ended

In 3-5 sentences, summarize what you learned in the video.

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to play a "free" video game without spending money?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What are the little upgrades and cosmetic items that are available to be purchased in games called?

• microtransactions

• freebies

• loot boxes

Multiple Choice

When this video was created, how much money was Fortnite generating per DAY?

• 100 thousand

• 100 million

• 2 thousand

• 2 million

Open Ended

In your own words, why are people likely to buy "loot boxes" or other random-chance items?

​Please watch the video at one of the links below, then answer the questions in the following slides. You will have to type the URL into your browser.

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*Both links should take you to the same video. I have included a shortened link for easier copying and the full link just in case that one doesn't work.​

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https://bit.ly/3zdTqeG

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avj9aHiU13g

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How social media keeps you poor!

Open Ended

In 3-5 sentences, summarize what you learned in the video.

Multiple Choice

Social media platforms choose to treat their advertisers as _______ and you as their _______.

• product; customer

• customer; audience

• customer; product

• audience; customer

Open Ended

What is the point of advertising on social media?

Fill in the Blank

"Keeping up with the Joneses" is known as ____ today?

Lesson Wrap-Up

Open Ended

What are some ways you can safeguard yourself from the financial dangers of online gaming and social media?

That's all folks!

​Make sure to keep an eye on your email and check your course for upcoming assignments and due dates.

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​See you soon!