Financial Topic Research & Presentation (Grades 7

1) Choose Your Topic

Pick one focus area:

Topic tips will appear here based on your choice.

Project Progress

Notebook: 0% Sources: 0/3 Slides: 0

Aim for 3+ sources and at least 4 slides. Use your own words and cite your sources.

2) Research Notebook

Big Idea (3–5 sentences)

Words: 0

Key Term #1

Key Term #2

Key Term #3

Real‑World Example

Pros & Cons

My Advice

Math Moment (Optional Calculators)

Compound Interest Quick Calc

Principal ($)
Rate (%/yr)
Years

Future Value: —

Formula used: FV = P × (1 + r)^t where r is decimal rate.

Loan Payment Quick Calc

Amount ($)
APR (%/yr)
Years

Monthly Payment: —

Approx formula: M = P·(i)/(1-(1+i)^-n) where i is monthly rate.

3) Sources

Add at least 3 quality sources (websites, videos, books). Use school‑appropriate sites. Tip: .edu, .gov, and known finance education sites are often reliable.

Academic Honesty Check

I used my own words (no copy‑paste).
I cited ideas, facts, or images that are not mine.
I included at least 3 sources.
A classmate or adult reviewed my work.

Reminder: It’s okay to learn from sources—just give credit and explain in your own voice.

4) Build Your Presentation

Tip: Aim for 4–6 slides

Slide Show Preview

Add slides to preview them here. Use Present to enter full‑screen.

Rubric (Quick View)

✅ Clear explanation of topic (3–5 sentences)
✅ Defines 3 key terms in student‑friendly language
✅ Real‑world example connects to teens
✅ Pros/Cons and personal advice included
✅ Accurate math moment (if used)
✅ At least 3 credible sources with notes
✅ 4–6 clean slides; readable text and visuals
✅ Academic honesty checklist completed

Vocabulary Ideas

Use or replace with your own:

compound interest diversification principal APR budget emergency fund credit score debt ETF risk