Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Risks with money

Pupils learn some of the risks associated with money and what they can do to keep money safe and not waste it.

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Learning objectives

  • To understand some risks associated with money

National curriculum

  • PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE: Living in the wider world > L22. about risks associated with money (e.g. money can be won, lost or stolen) and ways of keeping money safe and L23. about the risks involved in gambling; different ways money can be won or lost through gambling-related activities and their impact on health, wellbeing and future aspirations

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Could discuss their ideas during the continuum activity with an adult or talk partner.

Pupils working at greater depth: Could be given a role to consider in the continuum, for example imagine you are a big supporter of the charity or you are someone with very little spare money.

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Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

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Vocabulary

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In this unit

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