MoneyWiseTeen Contest teaches basic economic concepts in a financial context online

Competition

1. Students go through 1 or more of the ten modules either in class or on their own.  Modules available at www.moneywiseteen.org
2. Students prepare a 2-5 minute video illustrating the major messages of Lessons 1 (Scarcity), 2 (Opportunity Cost) or 7 (Human Capital).  Students may use their phone, video camera, digital camera, webcam.  High-quality resolution is not required.
3. Teachers select one team and submit their video to CCEE.
4. Five videos are selected from each region: Southern and Northern California. Those teams are invited to the regional finals.
5. Finalists present their videos to a group of judges. CCEE covers mileage to the finals.
6. Each member of the winning team and the teacher receives $500, 2nd place $300, and 3rd place $150.

Preparation

• Review 1 or more of the 10 lessons at www.moneywiseteen.org

Results

Teachers said students learn about personal finance, but also gain confidence and public speaking skills, by competing in the MoneyWiseTeen Contest.