As excitement builds for the big game this weekend, no need to scramble for lesson ideas. We've got you covered with classroom activities that will be well-received. 

Gambling & Sports Betting Mini-Unit

The 2025 Super Bowl may break sports betting records. Don’t fumble the chance to tackle the risks of sports betting with your students before the game.

The new Gambling & Sports Betting mini-unit includes four engaging lessons and three brand new activities designed to help your students make informed decisions when faced with gambling opportunities and to understand the potential consequences that can result if not done responsibly.

Don't have time to do the entire mini-unit? Focus on Lesson 3, which is all about Sports Betting.

If you want to get familiar with the content before teaching it in class, complete our new On-Demand module - The Sports Betting Boom.

Ready-to-Use Activities

Interactive: Spending for the Super Bowl

The National Retail Federation compiled data on Super Bowl spending. Share the stats in their infographic to get students thinking defensively to prevent overspending.

FinCap Friday: Super Bowl Spectacle

The cost of a 30-second commercial has increased significantly over the past several decades. But many companies continue to view these ads as a worthwhile investment. In this FinCap Friday episode from 2024, Yanely shares more on this topic.

Analyzing How Super Bowl Ads Speak to Their Viewers

Use the buzz around the Super Bowl to kickoff a discussion about the impact of advertising on consumer behavior. Let your students be the judge on whether spending millions of dollar on ads is worth the investment. 

Questions of the Day

What is the cost of a 30-Second Super Bowl Ad?

By how much has Taylor Swift impacted the brand value of the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL?

More Ideas in FinLit Fanatics

Head over to the FinLit Fanatics Facebook group for personal finance teachers to see what other teachers are doing to incorporate the game into their lessons. 

See the recent threads from January 22 and January 28.

About the Author

Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.