Lesson Plans for December 1-5, 2014

Monday-

Topics:  Ch. 4 Test results

Activities:  Ch. 4 Test corrections

Tuesday-

Topics:  Objectives for Ch. 5; become familiar with vocabulary for Ch. 5

Activities:  Students will define the vocabulary for Ch. 5 using their book in Google drive.

Wednesday-

Topics:  Life After High School- Beware and be Wise

Activities:  Discuss learning objectives for section 1; students will complete the “Measure your progress” for Ch. 5; Watch Video 1.1 and fill in blanks for notes; Discussion Questions:  1.  What are some ways in which you can invest in yourself?  2. In what ways can you do a better job of investing in yourself now?   Refer to p. 105 “This debt has ruined…”  Will read together and discuss.  Then watch video 1.2 and fill in blanks for notes;  Discussion Questions:  1.  Review:  What are the first 3 foundations?  4th foundation is “Pay Cash for College”.  2.  What is the student loan myth?  Refer to p. 107 “A message from Dave”.  Read and discuss.

Thursday-

Topics:  Exploring the FAFSA website

Activities:  Students will explore the FAFSA website and answer the questions on the “Navigating the FAFSA website” worksheet.  If don’t finish in class, for homework.  Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class.

Friday-

Topics:  results from exploring the FAFSA website activity; Ch. 5 Section 2- Start with the end in mind

Activities:  Class discussion of results from exploring the FAFSA website activity;  Watch Video 2.1 and fill-in notes; Discussion Questions:  1.  What are some excuses people make for taking out student loans?  2.  What percentage of student loan borrowers had difficulty repaying their student loan?  Refer to p. 110 “I regret going to college when and how I did”.  Read and discuss.

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