Monthly Archives: December 2015

Lesson Plans for January 4-8, 2016

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Monday-

Topics:  Semester exam results; objectives for next chapter

Activities:  Students to define the vocabulary for Ch. 6.  Words begin on p. 131 (when scrolling) of book in Google drive.

Tuesday-

Topics:  Consumer Awareness/Buyer Beware

Activities:  Video 1.1, notes, journal question, discussion questions:  1.  Explain why our culture is so heavily marketed to?  Refer to sidebar on p. 130/Discuss.  Then refer to sidebar on p. 131 “Super Bowl ads”/ Discuss.  Will show some old Super Bowl ads  2.  Summarize Dave’s message about having fun with money?  Refer to 2nd sidebar on p. 130 (Teens spending habits…). Homework Activity:  Commercial Viewer.  Completed activity will be due by the first of class Friday.

Wednesday-

Topics:  Consumer Awareness/Buyer Beware (c0nt.)

Activities:  Video 1.2, notes, journal question.  Discussion questions.  Students to then complete the 0% down activity on their own.  If don’t finish in class, for homework.  Due by the first of class Thursday.

Thursday-

Topics:  Consumer awareness/ Buyer Beware (cont.)

Activities:  Video 1.3, notes, journal question.  We will look at some ads that show various techniques discussed.  Students to then find an example(s) of ad technique(s) on their own.  Be prepared to share with class.

Friday-

Topics:  Consumer awareness/ Buyer Beware (cont.)

Activities:  Homework due (Commercial Viewer).  Discuss.  Show Video 4.1, notes, journal question.  Discussion questions.  Students to then complete the activity “The cost of cool.”

 

Lesson Plans for December 7-11, 2015

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Monday-

Topics:  Cash flow your college education

Activities:  Video 3.1.  Students to fill in notes and answer journal question.  Discussion questions:  1.  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.

Tuesday-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 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 parents’ work.  Due by the first of class Thursday.

Thursday-

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?

Friday-

Topics:  Review of Ch. 5 material (this will be material for exam)

Activities:  All students to complete the Ch. 5 summary packet.  If don’t finish in class, for homework.  Due by the first of class Monday.