Minimalism in the Classroom - Teaching Students Personal Finance and Consumerism

If you have not viewed the documentary 'Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things' you must add it to your list! This well-produced film addresses a lot of great topics for a personal finance or a consumerism class. 

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Mark and Joshua are former business professionals who rediscover themselves after climbing the corporate ladder by reevaluating their needs and wants. Their drive for becoming minimalist is to live a meaningful life with less. The film focuses on how one can manage his/her spending and still live a fulfilled life. 

To preview the documentary click here!

In addition, to the 1 ½ hour documentary that you can purchase from Ryan & Joshua's website or view using a variety of video accounts such as Netflix or Amazon Prime. They also offer web series, a TED Talk and an assortment of podcasts on their website at https://www.theminimalists.com/.

Show this film as an introduction to budgeting, with a highly engaging storyline leave the film for sub plans, or discuss spending trends and economic impacts with your consumerism class.  This film has many learning opportunities and is perfect for a personal finance or consumerism class!

Want to use the film in your classroom?  No worries, I've created materials to help students follow along and be reflective.  The movie guide is now available for purchase at my Etsy Shop. The download includes a student movie guide, answer key, and reflective questions. (click below to purchase) The reflective questions may be answered individually by students after viewing the documentary or used to lead a class discussion.

Minimalism Movie Guide & Reflection

What are other video's you use to teach personal finance?

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