Mon., June 1
Objective: Today I will show how financially wise I am by making financially wise decisions.
1. Return 8-tabs to Mrs. Wilson
2. Complete "Reality Check" on line - see link above
3. Challenge a classmate to Financial Football or Soccer
4. Age yourself 30 years - remember...you will mature...make wise decisions...you'll have to live with them!
Thurs., May 28
Objective: Today I will show how financially wise I am by making financially wise decisions.
1. Complete the "Personal Financial Decision" simulation - print and turn in your Summaries
(Complete the On Your Own simulation if you didn't on Tues.)
Tues., May 26
Objective: Today I will complete the On You Own simulation on my own terms.
1. Complete the "User Choice" On Your Own Simulation - print and turn in your Summaries
2. Demonstrate "Personal Financial Decision" simulation for Thursday
Thurs., May 21
Objective: Today I will CELEBRATE! I did it! I successfully made it to the last day of Financial Literacy! (Seniors Only!)
1. Finish the Random On Your Own Simulation if you haven't yet - print and turn in your Summaries
Collect 8 Notebook Tabs Take your Ramsey Workbooks & Notebooks Home!!!
2. Play Candy Madness Game - Again! How'd ya do this go 'round?
3. Congratulations from Rachel Ramsey: Video
4. Congratulations from Mrs. Wilson
May 19 & 21, Tues. and Thurs.
Objective: I will be able to survive on my own for 3 months without going bankrupt using the skills I've learned this semester in Financial Literacy
1. Complete the On Your Own Coast to Coast Computer Simulation
May 15, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain how to read unit prices at the grocery store and do the math necessary to purchase the most cost effective products.
1. Google Slide Presentation "Grocery Shopping Tips"
2. Complete Chap. 7 Activities - including trip to City Market if time allows
3. Watch "Mom Who Feeds Family on $4/Week" video
Due: Chap. 7 Activities - due today!
May 13, Wednesday
Objective: I will analyze and be able to use the keys to getting bargains and negotiating.
1. Watch Chap. 7 videos - 2.3, 2.4, 3.1
2. Complete Chap. 7 Activity "The Cost of Cool" Read article on line and complete handout
3. Watch "Mom Who Feeds Family on $4/Week" video
May 11, Monday
Objective: I will analyze and be able to use the keys to getting bargains and negotiating.
1. Watch Chap. 7 videos - 1.1, 2.1, 2.2
2. Complete Chap. 7 handouts - Do Consumer Reports Magazine Activity in class
May 7, Thurs.
Objective: I will be evaluate the needs of a new apartment dweller.
1. Turn in: Chap. 8 Investing Activities Due today
2. Watch DVD "Can I Make it On My Own?"
3. Complete handout
May 5, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to read a rental lease.
1. Reminder: Chap. 8 Investing Activities Due Thurs., May 7th
2. Take notes on "Renter's Tips"
3. Chap. "R" Activities on Renting an apartment
April 30, Thurs. (Seniors only Today)
Objective: I will be able to explain basic investing terminology.
1. Time to work on Chap. 8 Investing Activities - Due Thurs., May 7th
April 28, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to explain how the risk and reward investing pyramid works based on first-hand experience with investing.
Tuesday's Schedule: R1 & R2 in the afternoon!
1. Play the Investment Game "Be Money Wise"
April 24, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain how investing builds wealth and the relationship between risk and diversification.
*Tuesday's Schedule: R1 & R2 in the afternoon! Investment Game
1. Chap. 8 Investing, videos 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
2. Chap. 8 Activities - Assign
Please remember to Make up or Reassess Tests During Directed Studies!
Objective: Today I will show how financially wise I am by making financially wise decisions.
1. Return 8-tabs to Mrs. Wilson
2. Complete "Reality Check" on line - see link above
3. Challenge a classmate to Financial Football or Soccer
4. Age yourself 30 years - remember...you will mature...make wise decisions...you'll have to live with them!
Thurs., May 28
Objective: Today I will show how financially wise I am by making financially wise decisions.
1. Complete the "Personal Financial Decision" simulation - print and turn in your Summaries
(Complete the On Your Own simulation if you didn't on Tues.)
Tues., May 26
Objective: Today I will complete the On You Own simulation on my own terms.
1. Complete the "User Choice" On Your Own Simulation - print and turn in your Summaries
2. Demonstrate "Personal Financial Decision" simulation for Thursday
Thurs., May 21
Objective: Today I will CELEBRATE! I did it! I successfully made it to the last day of Financial Literacy! (Seniors Only!)
1. Finish the Random On Your Own Simulation if you haven't yet - print and turn in your Summaries
Collect 8 Notebook Tabs Take your Ramsey Workbooks & Notebooks Home!!!
2. Play Candy Madness Game - Again! How'd ya do this go 'round?
3. Congratulations from Rachel Ramsey: Video
4. Congratulations from Mrs. Wilson
May 19 & 21, Tues. and Thurs.
Objective: I will be able to survive on my own for 3 months without going bankrupt using the skills I've learned this semester in Financial Literacy
1. Complete the On Your Own Coast to Coast Computer Simulation
May 15, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain how to read unit prices at the grocery store and do the math necessary to purchase the most cost effective products.
1. Google Slide Presentation "Grocery Shopping Tips"
2. Complete Chap. 7 Activities - including trip to City Market if time allows
3. Watch "Mom Who Feeds Family on $4/Week" video
Due: Chap. 7 Activities - due today!
May 13, Wednesday
Objective: I will analyze and be able to use the keys to getting bargains and negotiating.
1. Watch Chap. 7 videos - 2.3, 2.4, 3.1
2. Complete Chap. 7 Activity "The Cost of Cool" Read article on line and complete handout
3. Watch "Mom Who Feeds Family on $4/Week" video
May 11, Monday
Objective: I will analyze and be able to use the keys to getting bargains and negotiating.
1. Watch Chap. 7 videos - 1.1, 2.1, 2.2
2. Complete Chap. 7 handouts - Do Consumer Reports Magazine Activity in class
May 7, Thurs.
Objective: I will be evaluate the needs of a new apartment dweller.
1. Turn in: Chap. 8 Investing Activities Due today
2. Watch DVD "Can I Make it On My Own?"
3. Complete handout
May 5, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to read a rental lease.
1. Reminder: Chap. 8 Investing Activities Due Thurs., May 7th
2. Take notes on "Renter's Tips"
3. Chap. "R" Activities on Renting an apartment
April 30, Thurs. (Seniors only Today)
Objective: I will be able to explain basic investing terminology.
1. Time to work on Chap. 8 Investing Activities - Due Thurs., May 7th
April 28, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to explain how the risk and reward investing pyramid works based on first-hand experience with investing.
Tuesday's Schedule: R1 & R2 in the afternoon!
1. Play the Investment Game "Be Money Wise"
April 24, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain how investing builds wealth and the relationship between risk and diversification.
*Tuesday's Schedule: R1 & R2 in the afternoon! Investment Game
1. Chap. 8 Investing, videos 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
2. Chap. 8 Activities - Assign
Please remember to Make up or Reassess Tests During Directed Studies!
April 22, Wed.
Objective: I will prove that I can survive in the world with my basic knowledge about insurance.
1. Turn in Chap. 9 Activities
2. Chap. 9 - Insurance TEST
3. $53,000 Financial Literacy Challenge:
Click on Web Site Link ABOVE after you finish your test - DO YOUR BEST!!!!
4. R1 Only - Phishing Activity: Click on Web Site Link ABOVE
5. Start Chap. 8: Investing Videos (start at 3:19 minutes into video 1.1)
April 20, Mon.
Objective: I will be able to match insurance terms with their definitions.
1. R1 Only - Phishing Activity: www.foundationsU.com/Phish
2. Chap. 9 - Activities - Due Wed.
3. Chap. 9 - Study for test (flash card match up, review guide, Money in Review)
TEST over Chap. 9 Insurance Wednesday!!!
April 16, Thurs.
Objective: I will be able to match insurance terms with their definitions.
1. Free electronics - any interest?
2. Chap. 9 Insurance Videos
3. Chap. 9 - Finish Activities - Due Wed./Test Day
4. Phishing activity (R2 only)
April 14, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan.
1. Free electronics - any interest?
2. Chap. 9 Insurance Power Point - Finish
3. Chap. 9 Insurance - Videos
4. Chap. 9 Insurance - Activities
April 10, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan.
1. Start Chap. 9 Insurance - Videos
2. Chap. 9 Insurance Power Point, start
April 8, Wed.
Objective: I will be able to explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan.
1. Turn on your computer and log into Schoology
2. Start Chapter 4 Test when given permission from teacher. We will start together!
3. Turn in Chp. 4 worksheets - due today!
4. Start Chp. 9 - Insurance
April 6 , Mon.
Objective: I will be able to protect myself against Identity Theft
1. Chap. 4 Finish Videos - 4.1 Identity Theft
2. Review for Chap. 4 test
Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday
Chapter 4 Worksheets Due - Drive Free, Making the Min. & Debt Snowball
April 2, Thurs.
Objective: I will be able to describe the elements of a credit score, how to obtain a credit report and why that's important.
1. Chap. 4 Finish Videos - 3.1 video (Credit Bureaus), 4.1 Identity Theft
2. Credit Terms - Power Point & Notes
March 31 Tuesday
Objective: I will be able to explain how the Debt Snowball works and when it should be used
1. Chap. 4 Finish Videos
2. Watch "DON'T BUY STUFF YOU CANNOT AFFORD" SNL Video
3. Chap. 4 Activity "Debt Snowball"
March 17 & 19, Tues. and Thurs.
Objective: I will identify the costs of various kinds of debt.
1. Chap. 4 Finish Videos - start with video 1.2
March 13, Fri.
Objective: I will identify the costs of various kinds of debt.
1. Guest Speaker - Firsthand experience with Financial Peace University
2. Chap. 4 Activities - time to complete
March 11, Wed.
Objective: I will identify the costs of various kinds of debt.
1. Reassessments/Make ups
2. Drive Free Video and Activity Sheet
March 9, Mon.
Objective: I will identify the costs of various kinds of debt.
1. Assessment over Checking Accounts (Paper & Online Tests)
2. Continue with Chap. 4 Debt Foundations in Personal Finance Curriculum
March 5, Thurs.
Objective: I will identify the costs of various kinds of debt.
1. Turn in Practice Checkbook Reconciliation Sheet
2. Review for Checking Account Test - Test will be on Monday, March 9th.
3. Start Chap. 4 on Debt
March 3, Tues.
Objective: I will understand and be able to explain the in's and out's of a personal checking account.
1. Checkbook Simulation #1 - complete and reconcile
2. Practice for Test packet
Feb. 27 Fri.
Objective: I will understand and be able to explain the in's and out's of a personal checking account.
1. Chap. 3 Budget test TODAY
2. Chap. 3 Budgeting Activities due TODAY
3. Continue with "How to Write a Check" packet
Feb. 25 Wed.
Objective: I will understand and be able to explain the in's and out's of a personal checking account.
1. Review for Budgeting test - test will be on Friday
2. Reminder - Chap. 3 Budgeting Activities due Friday
3. Continue with "How to Write a Check" packet and Power Point
Feb. 23 Monday
Objective: I will be able to convenience my best friend of the importance of reconciling his/her checking account.
1. Assign 3rd Budgeting Activity - Net Worth
2. "Convenience Me" Internet Activity
3. Start Checking Account Unit
4. Announcement: Budget Test on Friday/3 Chapter Activities will be due Friday
Feb. 17 & 19, Tues & Thurs.
Objective: I will understand and be able to create a zero-based budget
1. Watch Chap. 3 videos on Budgeting - 3.2 (Tues. only)
2. Finish discussion chapter 3 Budgeting section - pages 64-67
3. Assign Chap. 3 Activities (reminder: DUE day of Chap. 3 TEST - yet to be determined)
Feb. 11, Tues.
Objective: I will understand the purpose of a zero-based budget.
1. Watch Chap. 3 videos on Budgeting - 1.2, 2.1, 3.1
(Skipped pages 56-60 on checking accounts - will go back to that later, after budgets)
Feb. 9, Mon.
Objective: I will understand the purpose of a zero-based budget.
1. Hand in kChap. 2 Activities and Study Guide
2. Take Chap. 2 Assessment
3. Start Chap. 3 Budgeting video 1.1
Feb. 5, Thurs.
Objective: I will be able to explain 3 reasons for saving, how compound interest works, and the purpose of an Emergency Fund.
1. Reminder: Make ups/Retakes
2. Chap. 2 Workbook - Complete page 45 through the end of the chapter including Money in Review
3. Study for Chap. 2 Assessment using review game (see web site under Chap. 2) and review handout
Chap. 2 Assessment on Monday, Feb. 9th *** 3 Chap. 2 Worksheets are due Monday!
Homework: Study for Test, use review handout & review game - see this website!
Feb. 3, Tues.
Objective: I will be able to explain how compound interest works and the impact of annual interest rate.
1. Reminder: Make ups/Retakes
2. Chap. 2 Video 2.3-3.1
3. Compound Interest Video
4. Complete Chap. 2 Activity A Way to Build Wealth
5. Homework: Complete all of Chap. 2 including Money in Review, study for Chap. 2 Assessment
Jan. 30, Fri.
Objective: I will be able to explain THREE basic reasons to save money.
NUTS and BOLTS: Notebooks/Tabs
1. Discuss Chap. 1 - Make ups/Retakes
2. Chap. 2 Activity - Daily Decisions
3. Chap. 2 Videos 2.1 - 2.2
4. Complete Chap. 2 Activity - Sinking Fund
Jan. 28, Wed.
Objective: Today I will be able to define Personal Finance, describe my money personality and describe America's dependance on credit.
NUTS and BOLTS: Notebooks/Tabs
1. Take Chap. 1 Assessment
2. Begin Chap. 2 Saving
3. Chap. 2 Packet - hand out and start 1st activity if time allows
Jan. 26, Monday
Objective: Today I will be able to define Personal Finance, describe my money personality and describe America's dependance on credit.
NUTS and BOLTS: Notebooks/Tabs
1. Watch: Foundations in Personal Finance Chp. 1 video part 3
2. Activities: Discuss What Kind of Spender Are You? On-line quiz and Pg. 18 in workbook
3. Review Handout for Chp. 1 Quiz on Wed!
4. Chp. 1 Money in Review
5. Homework: Chap. 1 Study for Quiz and finish workbook pages
Jan. 22, Thurs.
Objective: Today I will be able to define Personal Finance, describe my money personality and describe America's dependance on credit.
NUTS and BOLTS:
* Class rules/expectations. Notebooks/Tabs. Sign up for Schoology/Reminders
1. Candy Madness - Activity/Powerpoint
2. Watch: Foundations in Personal Finance Chp. 1 video, start with Dave's Testimony 7:29 min.
(finish video pt.2)
3. Activities: What Kind of Spender Are You? On-line quiz, Chp. 1 Money in Review
4. Review for Chp. 1 Quiz - Monday!
5. Homework - Read pg. 18 "What's Your's $ Personality?" Decide which fits you, circle it. Then take the "Spender Quiz" online (use link on this website) and write your personality on page 18 of workbook after taking the quiz.
Tues., Jan. 20, 2015
Objective: Today I will be able to define Personal Finance, describe my money personality and describe America's dependance on credit.
1. Watch: Foundations in Personal Finance Chp. 1 video
2. Activities: Game of Chance