Monday-
Topics: Budgeting 101
Activities: Go through learning outcomes for Ch. 3. Students will complete the “Before” section on Measure your progress. Students will then 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. Homework: Students 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 10).
Tuesday-
Topics: Basics of Banking
Activities: Students to watch Video 2.1, take notes, and be prepared to discuss video content. Students will receive activity “How to manage your checking account.” Will discuss the 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. If don’t finish in class, for homework.
Wednesday-
Early release/ Bring something to work on
Thursday-
Topics: Basics of Banking
Activities: Review yesterday’s material. 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 Friday by the first of class for a daily grade.
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 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.