Videos for Ages 11–18 (Grades 6–12)
This is a download library of videos geared toward middle and high school students (ages 11–18, grades 6–12). The grade and age levels vary by video, so be sure to use them accordingly for best practices.
What's in Your Download
- 16x9 (Landscape): Best for websites, classroom presentations, and community events.
- 9x16 (Vertical): Built for social media (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and video posts).
Each video is packaged in a compressed (.zip) folder organized by target age group. Inside each download, you'll find the core video files (.mp4) and closed captioning files (.vtt) in English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Chinese (Simplified).
You can integrate the captions easily by importing the .mp4 into any video editing software (free or paid), attaching the corresponding .vtt file, and turning captions on.
Videos
Borrowing Money
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Breaks down essential terms, including principal, loan terms, and interest rates, and compares installment versus revolving credit using clear, everyday examples.
Consumer Smarts
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Uses a basketball analogy (2-pointer vs. 3-pointer) to teach opportunity cost when choosing between purchases.
Earning Interest
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Uses plates of cookies to compare simple and compound interest over a year.
Intro to Taxes
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Covers income, property and sales taxes, what taxes pay for, and how filing a return leads to either a bill or a refund.
Intro to Investing
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Explains stocks, dividends, gains and losses, and the risk in trying to buy low and sell high.
Saving With a Purpose
Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
Explains the benefits of saving with a specific goal in mind and walks through the process of how best to do so.
