Tues, June 3, 2014
Objective: I will be able to read unit prices at the grocery store.
1. Watch Consumer Report clip on reading unit price stickers.
2. Worksheet - Choose 10 items, estimate their prices, check the real prices at City Market. How close were you?
3. Field Trip to City Market - Discuss unit prices on real products, look for prices on 10 products from worksheet.
4. Debrief back in the classroom.
Objective: I will be able to read unit prices at the grocery store.
1. Watch Consumer Report clip on reading unit price stickers.
2. Worksheet - Choose 10 items, estimate their prices, check the real prices at City Market. How close were you?
3. Field Trip to City Market - Discuss unit prices on real products, look for prices on 10 products from worksheet.
4. Debrief back in the classroom.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Objective: I will discover my money personality
1. Watch Chp. 10 Money and Relationships
2. Take "Money Personality Quiz
Objective: I will discover my money personality
1. Watch Chp. 10 Money and Relationships
2. Take "Money Personality Quiz
Thurs., May 27, 2014
Objective: I can independently navigate through On Your Own Simulation using the "User's Choice" option to show proficiency in Financial Literacy.
1. Reality Check - use link above
2. Finish On Your Own - User Choice
3. Age Yourself - You will age, you will need to save, set up a retirement account... See what you will look like in 20-30 years. Here's your inspiration to START SAVING NOW!!! Use link above.
4. Play Financial Literacy SUPER JEOPARDY
Tues., May 27, 2014
Objective: I can independently navigate through On Your Own Simulation using the "User's Choice" option to show proficiency in Financial Literacy.
1. On Your Own Simulation
2. Hand by graded papers
3. Check grades on I.C.
Objective: I can independently navigate through On Your Own Simulation using the "User's Choice" option to show proficiency in Financial Literacy.
1. Reality Check - use link above
2. Finish On Your Own - User Choice
3. Age Yourself - You will age, you will need to save, set up a retirement account... See what you will look like in 20-30 years. Here's your inspiration to START SAVING NOW!!! Use link above.
4. Play Financial Literacy SUPER JEOPARDY
Tues., May 27, 2014
Objective: I can independently navigate through On Your Own Simulation using the "User's Choice" option to show proficiency in Financial Literacy.
1. On Your Own Simulation
2. Hand by graded papers
3. Check grades on I.C.
Thurs., May 22, 2014
Objective: Today I will CELEBRATE! I did it! I successfully made it to the last day of Financial Literacy! (Seniors Only!)
* Take Financial Literacy Nation Test - if you were absent Tues.
1. Finish the Random On Your Own Simulation if you haven't yet - print and turn in your Summaries
Collect 8 Notebook Tabs
2. Play Candy Madness Game - Again! How'd ya do this go 'round?
3. Announce the results from the FINANCIAL LITERACY CERTIFICATION Test, Award Certificates
TAKE Picture!
4. Congratulations from Rachel Ramsey: Video
5. Congratulations from Mrs. Wilson
Tues., May 20, 2014
Objective:
I will do my best to prove that I am FINANCIALLY LITERATE!
1. Take the Financial Certification Test
2. Work through On Your Own Simulation
Mon., May 19, 2014
Objective: I will successfully complete the On My Own Simulation
1. Complete Fin. Lit. Certification Sign On
2. Start Simulation
Thurs., May 15, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain the purpose of using Consumer Reports magazine.
1. Chp. 8 Activity - Consumer Reports Magazine Activity
2. Reminder: All test make-ups need to be completed by Monday, May 19th
3. Demonstrate Coast-to-Coast Simulation
4. Financial Literacy Certification Survey
Tues., May 13, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain 5 steps in bargain shopping.
1. Watch Chp. 8 DVD, fill in blanks as you watch
Objective: Today I will CELEBRATE! I did it! I successfully made it to the last day of Financial Literacy! (Seniors Only!)
* Take Financial Literacy Nation Test - if you were absent Tues.
1. Finish the Random On Your Own Simulation if you haven't yet - print and turn in your Summaries
Collect 8 Notebook Tabs
2. Play Candy Madness Game - Again! How'd ya do this go 'round?
3. Announce the results from the FINANCIAL LITERACY CERTIFICATION Test, Award Certificates
TAKE Picture!
4. Congratulations from Rachel Ramsey: Video
5. Congratulations from Mrs. Wilson
Tues., May 20, 2014
Objective:
I will do my best to prove that I am FINANCIALLY LITERATE!
1. Take the Financial Certification Test
2. Work through On Your Own Simulation
Mon., May 19, 2014
Objective: I will successfully complete the On My Own Simulation
1. Complete Fin. Lit. Certification Sign On
2. Start Simulation
Thurs., May 15, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain the purpose of using Consumer Reports magazine.
1. Chp. 8 Activity - Consumer Reports Magazine Activity
2. Reminder: All test make-ups need to be completed by Monday, May 19th
3. Demonstrate Coast-to-Coast Simulation
4. Financial Literacy Certification Survey
Tues., May 13, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain 5 steps in bargain shopping.
1. Watch Chp. 8 DVD, fill in blanks as you watch
The Roommate You DON'T Want!
Thurs., May 8, 2014
Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of insurance terms.
1. Review for insurance assessment
2. Collect Chp. 11 Three Activities
3. Take Chp. 11 Assessment online
4. Start Chp. 12 Housing/Renting - Watch "Can I Make it On My Own?"
Complete Video Response Sheet
Tues., May 6, 2014
Objective: Students will define key insurance terms.
1. Discuss Insurance Terms - Power Point
2. Insurance Activity 2
Mon., May 5, 2014
Objective: Students will define key insurance terms.
1. Discuss Insurance Terms (Activity 1)
2. Explain Renter's Insurance & assign Activity 2
3. Watch Chp. 11 Insurance DVD, parts 5& 6, fill in workbooks while you watch
Thurs., May 1, 2014
Objective: Students will explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan.
1. Collect Chp. 2 Take Home Test and Activities
2. Watch Chp. 11 Insurance DVD, parts 1 & 2 only, fill in workbooks while you watch
3. Start Chp. 11 Activities
Tues., April 29, 2014
Objective: Today's objective is to be completely finished with Chp. 2 and 7.
1. Finish Chp. 2 Investing: Assign Chp. 2 Take Home Test
All Chp. 2 Investing Assignments and Tests are Due Thursday, May 1st
All Chp. 7 Make Ups Tests and Retakes must be completed by 2pm TODAY!
Mon., April 28, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain diversification when it comes to investing.
1. Complete Chp. 2 Investing video
Thurs., April 24, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain diversification when it comes to investing.
1. Participate in the Be Money Wise Investing Activity
2. Reminder: If you didn't take the Chp. 7 and Checking Accounts Assessment you need to to so ASAP
3. Pick up the Chp. 2 Investing Activities handout if you didn't get it on Tues.
Tues., April 22, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. Take Checking Account and Budget Test
2. Turn in Chp. 7 Budgeting Activities
3. Start Chp. 2 Investing Activities
4. Start Chp. 2 Videos
Mon., April 21, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. Review for Chp. 7 Budgeting and Checking Account Assessment
2. Practice #2 Checkbook Balancing Activity
3. TEST TOMORROW!
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities DUE TOMORROW
Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of insurance terms.
1. Review for insurance assessment
2. Collect Chp. 11 Three Activities
3. Take Chp. 11 Assessment online
4. Start Chp. 12 Housing/Renting - Watch "Can I Make it On My Own?"
Complete Video Response Sheet
Tues., May 6, 2014
Objective: Students will define key insurance terms.
1. Discuss Insurance Terms - Power Point
2. Insurance Activity 2
Mon., May 5, 2014
Objective: Students will define key insurance terms.
1. Discuss Insurance Terms (Activity 1)
2. Explain Renter's Insurance & assign Activity 2
3. Watch Chp. 11 Insurance DVD, parts 5& 6, fill in workbooks while you watch
Thurs., May 1, 2014
Objective: Students will explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan.
1. Collect Chp. 2 Take Home Test and Activities
2. Watch Chp. 11 Insurance DVD, parts 1 & 2 only, fill in workbooks while you watch
3. Start Chp. 11 Activities
Tues., April 29, 2014
Objective: Today's objective is to be completely finished with Chp. 2 and 7.
1. Finish Chp. 2 Investing: Assign Chp. 2 Take Home Test
All Chp. 2 Investing Assignments and Tests are Due Thursday, May 1st
All Chp. 7 Make Ups Tests and Retakes must be completed by 2pm TODAY!
Mon., April 28, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain diversification when it comes to investing.
1. Complete Chp. 2 Investing video
Thurs., April 24, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain diversification when it comes to investing.
1. Participate in the Be Money Wise Investing Activity
2. Reminder: If you didn't take the Chp. 7 and Checking Accounts Assessment you need to to so ASAP
3. Pick up the Chp. 2 Investing Activities handout if you didn't get it on Tues.
Tues., April 22, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. Take Checking Account and Budget Test
2. Turn in Chp. 7 Budgeting Activities
3. Start Chp. 2 Investing Activities
4. Start Chp. 2 Videos
Mon., April 21, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. Review for Chp. 7 Budgeting and Checking Account Assessment
2. Practice #2 Checkbook Balancing Activity
3. TEST TOMORROW!
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities DUE TOMORROW
Thurs., April 17, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. "How to Do Your Banking" Packet
2. Take Ramsey Financial Literacy Challenge online - Do your best!!! You can do it! You know this!
USE LINK ABOVE
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities!
Tues., April 15, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. "How to Write a Check" Packet, Terms/Vocabulary
2. Take Ramsey Financial Literacy Challenge online - Do you best!!! You can do it! You know this!
USE LINK ABOVE
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities!
Monday, April 14, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be about to create a complete zero-based budget (Cash Flow Plan)
1. Chp. 7 Activity 2 - Budget for a Young Married Couple (in-class)
Reminder: Do Chp. 7 Activity 3 for Homework!
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. "How to Do Your Banking" Packet
2. Take Ramsey Financial Literacy Challenge online - Do your best!!! You can do it! You know this!
USE LINK ABOVE
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities!
Tues., April 15, 2014
Objective: I will have a basic understanding of how to write checks, make deposits, use a checkbook register and reconcile a bank statement.
1. "How to Write a Check" Packet, Terms/Vocabulary
2. Take Ramsey Financial Literacy Challenge online - Do you best!!! You can do it! You know this!
USE LINK ABOVE
Reminder: Complete Chp. 7 Activities!
Monday, April 14, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be about to create a complete zero-based budget (Cash Flow Plan)
1. Chp. 7 Activity 2 - Budget for a Young Married Couple (in-class)
Reminder: Do Chp. 7 Activity 3 for Homework!
Thurs., April 10, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain the benefits of a budget and how to create a "Zero-based" budget.
1. Hand in Chp. 5 Activities
2. Chp. 7 - Budgeting - Watch DVD, Part 5 (SKIP Part 6)
3. Start Chp. 7 Activities
Tues., April 8, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain the benefits of a budget and how to create a "Zero-based" budget.
1. Chp. 7 - Budgeting - Watch DVD
2. Guest Speaker from Colorado Mesa University
3. Reminder: Chp. 5 Activities due Thursday!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Objective: I will be able to list four major ways companies compete for my money and distinguish what constitutes a significant purchase.
1. Chp. 5 Three Activities and Chp. 5 Money in Review
Thurs., April 3, 2014
Objective: I will be able to list four major ways companies compete for my money and distinguish what constitutes a significant purchase.
1. Take Chp. 10 Reading a Paystub Case Study Assessment
2. Watch Chp. 5 Ramsey DVD
3. Chp. 5 Three Activities - Start
Tues., April 1, 2014
Objective: I will show my knowledge of taxes and credit by successfully passing the assessment.
1. Turn in Chp. 6 & 10 Activities
2. Take Chp. 6 & 10 Assessment
3. Start Chp. 5
Monday, March 31, 2014
Objective: I will be prepared to take the Chp. 6&10 Assessment
1. Flash Card Match Up - with a partner
2. Take the Online Chp. 6&10 Practice test
3. Take the "Understanding Taxes" Practice Only assessment
Objective: I will be able to explain the benefits of a budget and how to create a "Zero-based" budget.
1. Hand in Chp. 5 Activities
2. Chp. 7 - Budgeting - Watch DVD, Part 5 (SKIP Part 6)
3. Start Chp. 7 Activities
Tues., April 8, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain the benefits of a budget and how to create a "Zero-based" budget.
1. Chp. 7 - Budgeting - Watch DVD
2. Guest Speaker from Colorado Mesa University
3. Reminder: Chp. 5 Activities due Thursday!
Monday, April 7, 2014
Objective: I will be able to list four major ways companies compete for my money and distinguish what constitutes a significant purchase.
1. Chp. 5 Three Activities and Chp. 5 Money in Review
Thurs., April 3, 2014
Objective: I will be able to list four major ways companies compete for my money and distinguish what constitutes a significant purchase.
1. Take Chp. 10 Reading a Paystub Case Study Assessment
2. Watch Chp. 5 Ramsey DVD
3. Chp. 5 Three Activities - Start
Tues., April 1, 2014
Objective: I will show my knowledge of taxes and credit by successfully passing the assessment.
1. Turn in Chp. 6 & 10 Activities
2. Take Chp. 6 & 10 Assessment
3. Start Chp. 5
Monday, March 31, 2014
Objective: I will be prepared to take the Chp. 6&10 Assessment
1. Flash Card Match Up - with a partner
2. Take the Online Chp. 6&10 Practice test
3. Take the "Understanding Taxes" Practice Only assessment
Thurs., March 20, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain how to protect myself against various kinds of identity theft.
1. NPR - Paying for College audio clip2. College 101 - Resources
2. Discuss "Reading a Credit Report" - Does John Doe have good or bad credit? How do you know?
2. Complete Chp. 6 Activity 2 "Identity Theft Taking Charge"
*** Reminder: See Fin. Lit. Website for Chp. 10 "Help Pages" and Chp. 10 Terms Power Point ***
$$$ Reminder #2: The ENGLE CHALLENGE! Have you been saving for your Emergency Fund? Starting Feb. 20th, the challenge will end May 16th. Be the first to provide a copy of your bank statement reflecting your deposits equalling $500 and $50 will be yours!
Tues., March 18, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain why FICO stands for "I Love Debt Score."
1. Watch Ramsey video Chp. 6, Part 1 on Credit Bureaus
2. Complete Chp. 6 Activity 1 "Reading a Credit Report"
*** Reminder: See Fin. Lit. Website for Chp. 10 "Help Pages" and Chp. 10 Terms Power Point ***
Monday, March 17, 2014
Objective: By the end of today's class, I will be able to explain the dangers of Student Loans.
1. Complete Power Point Financial Terms related to Credit.
2. Watch Student Loan Debt Video
Objective: I will be able to explain how to protect myself against various kinds of identity theft.
1. NPR - Paying for College audio clip2. College 101 - Resources
2. Discuss "Reading a Credit Report" - Does John Doe have good or bad credit? How do you know?
2. Complete Chp. 6 Activity 2 "Identity Theft Taking Charge"
*** Reminder: See Fin. Lit. Website for Chp. 10 "Help Pages" and Chp. 10 Terms Power Point ***
$$$ Reminder #2: The ENGLE CHALLENGE! Have you been saving for your Emergency Fund? Starting Feb. 20th, the challenge will end May 16th. Be the first to provide a copy of your bank statement reflecting your deposits equalling $500 and $50 will be yours!
Tues., March 18, 2014
Objective: I will be able to explain why FICO stands for "I Love Debt Score."
1. Watch Ramsey video Chp. 6, Part 1 on Credit Bureaus
2. Complete Chp. 6 Activity 1 "Reading a Credit Report"
*** Reminder: See Fin. Lit. Website for Chp. 10 "Help Pages" and Chp. 10 Terms Power Point ***
Monday, March 17, 2014
Objective: By the end of today's class, I will be able to explain the dangers of Student Loans.
1. Complete Power Point Financial Terms related to Credit.
2. Watch Student Loan Debt Video
Tues. & Thurs., March 11 & 12, 2014
Objective: Today I will be able to speak intelligently about credit cards, credit bureaus and loans if asked what I know about them.
1. Students will listen politely and take notes while watching a Power Point presentation on Financial Terms that they will need to know for the rest of their lives.
Mon., March 10, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able explain the basics of FICA and how income taxes are computed.
1. Students will work together to complete Activity sheet #3 for Chp. 10 "Who's FICA, and Why Does He Get Part of My Paycheck?"
Thurs., March 6, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able explain the basics of FICA and how income taxes are computed.
1. Hand back graded work, update blue sheets, log into Infinite Campus - check for accuracy
2. Three - Chp. 10 Activity Sheets
3. Reach - Time to reassess Chp. 1 & 4 assessments only (reminder: late workbook and activities will not be accepted)
Tues., March 4, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able to figure out what percentage of a person's gross pay is deducted for tax purposes.
1. Watch Part 4 of Chp. 10 in Ramsey Curriculum, discuss (page 151)
2. Begin working on 3 - Chp. 10 Activity Sheets
Mon., March 3, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able to name 10 ways I benefit from the taxes that are taken out of my paycheck.
1. Assign 3 Activity Sheets for Chp. 10
2. Read and discuss page one of Chp. 10 Activity sheets titled "Taxes"
Objective: Today I will be able to speak intelligently about credit cards, credit bureaus and loans if asked what I know about them.
1. Students will listen politely and take notes while watching a Power Point presentation on Financial Terms that they will need to know for the rest of their lives.
Mon., March 10, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able explain the basics of FICA and how income taxes are computed.
1. Students will work together to complete Activity sheet #3 for Chp. 10 "Who's FICA, and Why Does He Get Part of My Paycheck?"
Thurs., March 6, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able explain the basics of FICA and how income taxes are computed.
1. Hand back graded work, update blue sheets, log into Infinite Campus - check for accuracy
2. Three - Chp. 10 Activity Sheets
3. Reach - Time to reassess Chp. 1 & 4 assessments only (reminder: late workbook and activities will not be accepted)
Tues., March 4, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able to figure out what percentage of a person's gross pay is deducted for tax purposes.
1. Watch Part 4 of Chp. 10 in Ramsey Curriculum, discuss (page 151)
2. Begin working on 3 - Chp. 10 Activity Sheets
Mon., March 3, 2014
Objective: By the end of class I will be able to name 10 ways I benefit from the taxes that are taken out of my paycheck.
1. Assign 3 Activity Sheets for Chp. 10
2. Read and discuss page one of Chp. 10 Activity sheets titled "Taxes"
Click on the link below to take the Stock Market Interest Survey
Thurs., Feb. 27, 2014
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of credit, debt, and the debt snowball on the Chp. 4 assessment.
Taking Care of Business:
* Infinite Campus District Code is now: YZNMRC
* Registration for Next Year: Classes
* Stock Market Experience - Should We Participate?
* Logging off computers - reminder
1. Turn in Chp. 4 Activities & Money in Review for Chp. 4
2. Take Chp. 4 online assessment and the paper/pencil Chp. 4 Case Study assessment.
3. Reassess Chp. 1 if needed
4. Read Financial Literacy for Teens Book, Chp. 2, answer questions on handout.
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of credit, debt, and the debt snowball on the Chp. 4 assessment.
Taking Care of Business:
* Infinite Campus District Code is now: YZNMRC
* Registration for Next Year: Classes
* Stock Market Experience - Should We Participate?
* Logging off computers - reminder
1. Turn in Chp. 4 Activities & Money in Review for Chp. 4
2. Take Chp. 4 online assessment and the paper/pencil Chp. 4 Case Study assessment.
3. Reassess Chp. 1 if needed
4. Read Financial Literacy for Teens Book, Chp. 2, answer questions on handout.
Tues., Feb. 25, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to explain the Debt Snowball.
1. Watch Debt Snowball video
2. Debt Snowball & Guest Speaker Reflection
1. In your own words explain how the Debt Snowball works
2. Summarize Mr. Engle's experience with Financial Peace University?
Choose one of these prompts to answer:
- What is one (or more) thing Mr. Engle said that had a personal impact on you?
- What is one (or more) thing Mr. Engle said that you'll always remember?
Word Bank: Largest/Smallest/Credit Cards/Interest Rate/Balance/Credit/Percentage Rate/Payment/Minimum Balance/New Payment/Eliminate Debt/Gazelle Intensity/Build Momentum (Special Note: You may not need ALL of these words)
3. Review for Chp. 4 Assessment/TEST - On THURSDAY!!!
4. Complete Chp. 4 Activities: "Money in Review" - Chp. 4, Three Chp. 4 Activities, Debt Snowball Activity
(All are due on THURSDAY!!!)
Objective: Students will be able to explain the Debt Snowball.
1. Watch Debt Snowball video
2. Debt Snowball & Guest Speaker Reflection
1. In your own words explain how the Debt Snowball works
2. Summarize Mr. Engle's experience with Financial Peace University?
Choose one of these prompts to answer:
- What is one (or more) thing Mr. Engle said that had a personal impact on you?
- What is one (or more) thing Mr. Engle said that you'll always remember?
Word Bank: Largest/Smallest/Credit Cards/Interest Rate/Balance/Credit/Percentage Rate/Payment/Minimum Balance/New Payment/Eliminate Debt/Gazelle Intensity/Build Momentum (Special Note: You may not need ALL of these words)
3. Review for Chp. 4 Assessment/TEST - On THURSDAY!!!
4. Complete Chp. 4 Activities: "Money in Review" - Chp. 4, Three Chp. 4 Activities, Debt Snowball Activity
(All are due on THURSDAY!!!)
Tues. and Thurs., Feb. 18 & 20, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to explain various ways people get into debt.
1. Guest Speaker - Mr. Engle's experience with Financial Peace University
2. REACH, work on:
Reassess Chp. 1 test & Case Study 1
"Money in Review" - Chp. 4
Three Chp. 4 Activities
Finish Debt Snowball Activity if need be
Objective: Students will be able to explain various ways people get into debt.
1. Guest Speaker - Mr. Engle's experience with Financial Peace University
2. REACH, work on:
Reassess Chp. 1 test & Case Study 1
"Money in Review" - Chp. 4
Three Chp. 4 Activities
Finish Debt Snowball Activity if need be
Thurs., Feb. 13, 2013
Objective: Student will be able to explain how the Debt Snowball works.
(R2 - Finish Chp. 4 video, part 8)
1. Listen: Debt Free Scream - "Chris" in Ohio
2. Complete "Debt Snowball" activity in class
Tues., Feb. 11, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to explain various ways people get into debt.
1. Go over Chp. 1 Case Study
2. Finish Chp. 4 Videos
Objective: Student will be able to explain how the Debt Snowball works.
(R2 - Finish Chp. 4 video, part 8)
1. Listen: Debt Free Scream - "Chris" in Ohio
2. Complete "Debt Snowball" activity in class
Tues., Feb. 11, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to explain various ways people get into debt.
1. Go over Chp. 1 Case Study
2. Finish Chp. 4 Videos
Mon., Feb. 10, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to explain how the debt snowball works.
1. Pass around Test Make Up Sheet.
2. Watch Chp. 4 Ramsey Video - Parts 3-4
Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the importance of savings by earning a proficient grade on their Chp. 1 assessment.
1. Hand in Chp. 1 Activity pages and workbooks for grading
2. Take Chp. 1 online assessment
3. Start Chp. 4 - Dangers of Debt - SNL Clip
4. Watch Chp. 4 Ramsey Video - Part 1 & 2
Tues., Feb. 4, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to correctly identify vocabulary from Chp. 1, explain 3 basic reasons for saving money, reasons having an Emergency Fund and demonstrate how compound interest works.
1. Complete Money in Review, items 21 - 32
2. Review for Chp. 1 Test on Thurs.
3. Review vocabulary Cards - see Financial Literacy website "Chapters" tab
4. Finish Chp. 1 Worksheets/Activities - due on Thursday!
TEST Thursday!!!
Objective: Students will be able to explain how the debt snowball works.
1. Pass around Test Make Up Sheet.
2. Watch Chp. 4 Ramsey Video - Parts 3-4
Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014
Objective: Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the importance of savings by earning a proficient grade on their Chp. 1 assessment.
1. Hand in Chp. 1 Activity pages and workbooks for grading
2. Take Chp. 1 online assessment
3. Start Chp. 4 - Dangers of Debt - SNL Clip
4. Watch Chp. 4 Ramsey Video - Part 1 & 2
Tues., Feb. 4, 2014
Objective: Students will be able to correctly identify vocabulary from Chp. 1, explain 3 basic reasons for saving money, reasons having an Emergency Fund and demonstrate how compound interest works.
1. Complete Money in Review, items 21 - 32
2. Review for Chp. 1 Test on Thurs.
3. Review vocabulary Cards - see Financial Literacy website "Chapters" tab
4. Finish Chp. 1 Worksheets/Activities - due on Thursday!
TEST Thursday!!!
Monday, Feb., 3, 2014
Objective: By the end of class today I will be able to explain basically how compound interest works.
1. Watch video clip explaining Compound Interest
2. Start first of three Chp. 1 Activities: Impact of Daily Decisions
Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014
Objective: By the end of class today I will have a plan to start my Emergency Fund.
1. Candy Madness activity w/ power point
2. Chp. 1 finish watching video (part 3 & 4) Approx. 23 min.
3. Complete "Money in Review" pages 18-19 #'s 1-20 only
Tues., Jan. 28, 2014
Objective: By the end of class today I will be able to explain the three basic reasons for saving money. (Emergency Fund, Purchases, Building wealth)
1. Classroom expectations, 8-tabs, 1-inch notebooks, Financial workbooks...
2. Watch: Dave Ramsey's Testimony
3. Begin Chp. 1 - Savings, page 9 and 10, Discuss "The Seven Baby Steps" see poster
4. Watch Chp. 1 Part 1 & 2 video
Monday, Jan. 27, 2014
Objective: Today I will be able to explain the story of money through the ages.
1. Classroom expectations, 8-tabs, 1 inch notebooks, Financial workbooks...
2. Take Financial Literacy Pre-test
3. "A World of Money" video, handout (discuss afterwards)
Objective: By the end of class today I will be able to explain basically how compound interest works.
1. Watch video clip explaining Compound Interest
2. Start first of three Chp. 1 Activities: Impact of Daily Decisions
Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014
Objective: By the end of class today I will have a plan to start my Emergency Fund.
1. Candy Madness activity w/ power point
2. Chp. 1 finish watching video (part 3 & 4) Approx. 23 min.
3. Complete "Money in Review" pages 18-19 #'s 1-20 only
Tues., Jan. 28, 2014
Objective: By the end of class today I will be able to explain the three basic reasons for saving money. (Emergency Fund, Purchases, Building wealth)
1. Classroom expectations, 8-tabs, 1-inch notebooks, Financial workbooks...
2. Watch: Dave Ramsey's Testimony
3. Begin Chp. 1 - Savings, page 9 and 10, Discuss "The Seven Baby Steps" see poster
4. Watch Chp. 1 Part 1 & 2 video
Monday, Jan. 27, 2014
Objective: Today I will be able to explain the story of money through the ages.
1. Classroom expectations, 8-tabs, 1 inch notebooks, Financial workbooks...
2. Take Financial Literacy Pre-test
3. "A World of Money" video, handout (discuss afterwards)