Family Money Buzz – Energy Detectives
A free interactive online financial education programme for 9-11 year olds focusing on energy efficiency
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Format
1 x 60-minute session – Expert-led videos explaining key concepts – Investigations and activities
Target Group
9 – 11 year olds
Group Size
Any
Content
Family Money Buzz – Energy Detectives is a free independent learning programme addressing energy consumption and how it impacts both the environment and the cost of living. Supported by UK Power Networks, it aims to reduce fuel poverty whilst improving financial capability.
Young people are led through a digital investigation with Detective Wes, a Manga inspired energy hero, to explore energy usage in their home. They discover clues to crack the case of energy waste and uncover ways to cut costs. It includes activities and videos, and uses literacy and critical thinking skills.
These activities can be introduced to young people by parents or incorporated into a teachers’ adapted curriculum.
Sessions cover:
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Recognition of costs: Where energy comes from, and understanding wasting energy can be costly.
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How to reduce waste: Looking at a number of practical ways to reduce common energy costs.
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Understanding consequences of use: In terms of financial and environmental impact.
Family Money Buzz – Energy Detectives is part of a targeted school programme and complements our Family Money Twist home learning programmes for Years 1-2* and 3-6** and 7-9. These online sessions are underpinned by directly delivered programmes for both upper and lower Key Stage 2 pupils in primary schools.
*P1-2 -**P4-6 – ***S1-2 in Scotland
Case Studies
From opening a first bank account and trading in real markets, to moving out of care and into independent living, MyBnk’s financial education workshops pack a BIG punch!
"It makes maths real!" Improving teens numeracy skills by understanding investment
“My Mind Has Been Blown!" - Shannon, 8, opens her first bank account and starts her savings journey
"Learning to live independently taught me I had worth" Leaving care and dodging bankruptcy
Impact After Our Programmes
68
Of pupils who would not delay gratification, now would
70
Of pupils are now pursuing a savings goal
87
Of teachers said pupils now know financial decisions have consequences
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