Monday-
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 Tuesday first 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 money coming in or out. Must write date, who going to or receiving from, what for, and amount. Will be due next Monday.
Tuesday-
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 a 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.
Wednesday-
PSAT testing- If not taking the test, you will need to bring something to work on or read.
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.