Middle School Resources

Welcome to the Middle School Resource Portal! If you have any questions, please contact us here. 

Curriculum

Our Middle School curriculum ties the Financial Literacy and Inquiry learning standards together so that students are challenged to think critically about the world around them. By the end of the lessons, students should be able understand the stock market, how to craft a budget, interest, risk, insurance, how to bank online safely, and much more. Students explore these concepts in a variety of investigative strategies, including hands on activities, writing, and nonfiction reading. 

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Our middle school curriculum was updated in 2025. Click the button below to download the new digital version. If you would like a new print copy, please email us here. 

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Stock Market Game

This unique game is used by thousands of students nationwide each year. Students participate in teams to research and evaluate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to make informed, economic decisions. Competitions are held each Fall and Spring. There are also connections to Common Core with the extension program, InvestWrite. For Stock Market Game participants, InvestWrite is a writing competition on investment related topics. It is entirely FREE for a class to participate. In addition, there are many resources online, and a dedicated staffer to help answer all of your questions. Explore below to learn more:

Additional Resources

Explore the links below to find lesson plans, assessments, and more.

Standards

Standards implemented in the 2017-2018 school year included requirements for financial literacy and inquiry skills, which the Money Minded Illinois curriculum meets. Inquiry skills equip students with the skills necessary for college, career, and civic life. You can read the standards at the links below.