Mr. Thomas (Financial Literacy)
Hispanic Heritage Month
100

This is one of the three things you can do with your money, along with saving and giving.

What is SPENDING?

100

Known as "El Libertador," this South American leader helped free countries like Venezuela and Colombia from rule by Spain. 

Who is Simon BOLIVAR

200

Before you plan for your short-term “wants,” you should first budget for these two important categories.

What are NEEDS and SAVINGS?

200

This New York Congresswoman, known by her initials - AOC - is one of the youngest Latinas ever elected to Congress

Who is Alexandria OCASIO-CORTEZ?

300

If you and your partner disagree about whether a video game subscription is a “need” or a “want,” what should you do BEFORE making a FINAL DECISION?

What is: Have a DISCUSSION about it?

300

This brave Mexican-American girl helped de-segregate California schools when she walked into a "Whites only" public school in 1945.

Who is Sylvia MENDEZ?

400

You and your partner have already budgeted for your needs and savings. You have $50 left. Now you think that new shoes and a video game would both be nice, but you can only afford one. This is the KIND OF DECISION you’re making.

What is choosing between your WANTS?

400

This Latina leader helped farmworkers win better treatment in the fields and co-founded the United Farm Workers.

Who is Dolores HUERTA?

500

Giving to others is one of the three things you can do with your money. This word, similar to "philanthropy," means giving for the good of others.

What is DONATING (or CHARITY)?

500

This Mexican muralist painted huge public artworks showing the struggles of working people and Indigenous communities.

Who is Diego RIVERA?

M
e
n
u