Tuesday-

Topics:  Cash Flow your college education

Activities:  Video 3.1.  Students to fill in notes and answer journal question.  Discussion Questions:   What does it mean to Cash-flow your education?  2.  What are things that you can and should be doing right now in order to cash-flow your post-high school education?  Students will then complete the “Looking at college or vocational school expenses” activity using the Internet.

Wednesday-

Topics:  Cash Flow your college education (cont)

Activities:  Video 3.2.  Students to fill in notes and answer journal question. Discussion Questions:  1.  Why is it important to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student aid) even though you are not going to take out student loans?  2.  What are grants?  Refer to sidebar titled “Is there a scholarship out there for me?”  Discuss.  Refer to “Where to Find Scholarships” paragraph.  Discuss.  Students will then complete the “Researching Scholarships” activity.  Homework will be for students to ask their parent(s) about any scholarships that student may be eligible for thru their parent’s work.  Due by the first of class Friday.

Thursday-

Activities:  Students will have time to finish the “Researching Scholarships” activity.

Friday-

Topics: Education Options for the 21st Century

Activities:  Homework due:  Signed “Researching Scholarships” activity.  Video 4.1.  Students to fill in notes and answer journal question.  Discuss Questions:  1.  Do all career paths require a four-year college education?  2.  How do you know what education and career path is right for you?  3. What are some important things to consider if you are thinking of starting your own business?  4.  What are some post-secondary education alternatives to a four-year college degree?