Help your students understand how interest and inflation shape everyday money choices with this interactive card game! Students read real-world scenarios and decide if it’s an example of earning interest, paying interest, or the effects of inflation.
This hands-on activity sparks discussion, builds financial vocabulary, and makes abstract concepts concrete through relatable examples.
What’s Included:
24 printable scenario cards (2 per page, large format)
Two versions: • Cards with answers on the front (for self-check or independent practice) • Cards with scenarios only + a complete Answer Key (for group/class play)
Instructions for quick classroom setup
Learning Outcomes:
Recognize how interest can grow savings and investments
Identify how interest on debt costs money over time
Understand how inflation reduces the value of money
Build practical decision-making and money management skills
Suggested Grade Levels:
Grades 7–10 (ages 12–16)
Adaptable for middle or high school financial literacy, economics, or applied math classes
