Monday-

Topics:  Ch. 2 Test results; reinforcement of chapter material if needed; become familiar with vocabulary for next chapter

Activities:  Go over any questions/ problems on test.  All students will correct their tests by writing on notebook paper the question missed and correct answer and turn back in.  Any student who failed test, will be assigned unit in Odysseyware. Must complete unit before can attempt test retake.  Note:  Student may only retake test once if failed and the highest score they can make is a 70.  After corrections, students will then define the vocabulary for Ch. 3 on a sheet of notebook paper using book in Google drive (p. 50).  Turn in to box when complete.

Tuesday–

Topics:  Budgeting 101

Activities:  Go through learning outcomes for Ch. 3.  Students will complete the “Before”  section on Measure your progress.  Students will watch video 1.1, fill in blanks on notes, then be prepared to discuss the video content.  Sample cash flow plans will be shown and discussed.  Students will then watch video 1.2 and be prepared to discuss.  Students will receive activity “How to manage your checking account.”  Will discuss parts of a check, how to fill out, and how to keep a check register.  Students will then have to complete a check register using sample transactions.  Due Wednesday fist of class if don’t finish during class time.  Students will then be assigned the following homework:  they will have to keep a listing (by day) of all of their money coming in or out. (This can include money that your parents spend on you).  Must write date, who going to or receiving from, what for, and amount.  Will be due Monday of next week (Oct. 5).

Wednesday-

Topics:  Basics of Banking

Activities:  “How to manage your checking account” activity due.  Students will then watch Video 2.1 and be prepared to discuss the video content.  Next, we will discuss how to reconcile a bank statement with the check register with activity “Balancing your checking account.”  Students will then be given a copy of graphic organizer in which they will have to use to identify and describe the four types of expenses using p. 60 of student book.  Graphic organizer will be due Thursday by the first of class for a daily grade.

Thursday-Friday

Topics:  The importance of having a zero-based budget

Activities:  Graphic organizer due.  Students will watch video 3.1 and be prepared to discuss the video content.  Refer students to “How do you budget with irregular income?”  article on p. 63 of book.  Discuss.  Students will then watch video 3.2 and be prepared to discuss content.  Students will fill in journal question for video 3.2 on their notes.  Go over any blanks missed on notes as well as several discussion questions.