Go deeper: Extension activities

Deepen and apply the learning from this unit by exploring some of our suggested extension activities!

Designed for individuals or groups, they can be adapted to accommodate different levels of difficulty, time, and resources.

Research and compare different credit cards and offers from various sources, such as banks, credit unions, online lenders, or retailers. Use the information and criteria from the unit to evaluate and choose the best option for your needs and goals. Create a presentation or a report that explains your choice and its advantages and disadvantages.

Conduct a survey or an interview with someone who has experience with using credit, such as a family member, a friend, a teacher, or a professional. Ask them about their challenges and successes with using credit, and how they manage their credit. Summarize and share your findings and insights with your classmates or teacher.

Participate in a game or a competition that tests your knowledge and skills of consumer credit, such as the Credit Score Activity. Challenge yourself and your classmates or friends to see who can achieve the best score or performance.

Explore and analyze the trends and issues related to consumer credit in the local, national, or global context, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of fintech and innovation, the gaps and inequalities in access and affordability, or the implications for social and environmental justice. Use the data and sources from the unit or other reliable and relevant sources to support your research and arguments. Here are some ways to present your findings and opinions: