Monday-

Topics:  Ch. 2 test results; discuss objectives for next chapter (Budgeting)

Activities:  Go over any questions/ problems on test. Students will then define the vocabulary for Ch. 3 using online book.

Monday-

Topics:  Review “Reasons to Save Money”

Activities:  Discuss “Sinking Fund Savings” activity.  Will go thru how to figure out a monthly amount to put into a sinking fund for items, events, etc.  Students will then answer the 3 questions over sinking funds and be prepared to discuss their answers with the class. Turn in when discussion complete for a daily grade.

Tuesday-

Topics:  The Power of Compound Interest

Activities:  Students will watch Video 3.1 then be prepared to discuss the video content.  Will go over graph on p. 43 and discuss interpretations. Students will then complete the “Saving:  A Way to Build Wealth” activity using the foundationsU.com website.  Go to the investing calculator under “tools”.  Then use the investing calculator to complete the scenarios on the provided worksheet.  Due by the end of class for a daily grade.

Wednesday-

Topics:  Review knowledge of Ch. 2 material

Activities:  Students to complete the Ch. 2 summary sheets using their notes and online book.  If review not finished during class, will be for homework and due by the first of class Thursday.

Thursday-

Topics:  Review knowledge of Ch. 2 material

Activities:  Ch. 2 review sheets due.  Students will then participate in review game over Ch. 2 material (Saving).  Then review sheets will be passed out and discussed.  Test tomorrow over Ch. 2.

Friday-

Topics:  Test knowledge of Ch. 2 material

Activities:  Ch. 2 Test- Saving

Monday-

Signed progress reports due for extra 100 in gradebook.

Tuesday-

SAT bootcamp. Students need to bring something to read or work on.

Wednesday-

Topics: Saving:  An exercise in character

Activities:  Video 1.1, note fill-ins, and journal question; class discussion;  Students to be divided into groups.  They will be instructed to read passage “Are Americans Good Savers?”  They are to discuss and answer the following questions in their groups and be ready to share with the class:  1. Explain what is wrong in this cause/effect relationship in Americans’ money saving behavior.  2.  What should be the cause of one’s money saving habits?  3.  How is it that Americans are able to save a larger percentage of their income when the economy is weak, unemployment is high, and incomes are generally lower?

Thursday-

Topics:  Three Basic Reasons to Save Money

Activities:  Video 2.1, note fill-ins, and journal question; class discussion; Students to then complete the “Savings by Nation” questions using calculator and Internet;  students to share findings with the class

Friday-

Topics:  Three Basic Reasons to Save Money (continued)

Activities:  Videos 2.2 and 2.3 and note fill-ins. Class discussion. Students to then complete the “Sinking Fund Savings” activity .

Monday-

Topics:  Ch. 1 Test review

Activities:  Ch. 1 Chapter summary due.  Review Ch. 1 using review game.  Exchange and grade review sheets.  Test tomorrow over Ch. 1.

Tuesday-

Topics:  Test knowledge of Ch. 1 material

Activities:  Ch. 1 Test- Introduction to Personal Finance

Wednesday-

Topics/Activities:  Discuss Ch. 1 Test results

Early release day

Thursday-

Topics:  Overview of Ch. 2 (Saving)

Activities:  Students to define vocabulary for Ch.2

Friday-

Topics:  Saving:  An Exercise in Character

Activities:  Video and notes; Class discussion; Students to then read p. 33 in online textbook “Are Americans Good Savers?” They are to then draw a graphic organizer identifying the cause and effect as it relates to Americans’ savings habits.  They are to also answer the following questions:  1. Explain what is wrong in this cause/effect relationship in Americans’ money saving behavior.  2. What should be the cause of one’s money saving habits?  3. How is it that Americans are able to save  a larger percentage of their income when the economy is weak, unemployment is high, and incomes are generally lower?

Monday-

Students to finish “The History of credit in America” packet using their online textbook and Internet. If do not finish in class, for homework.

Tuesday-

Objective: Discuss Ch. 1 Section 3:  You and Money

Activities:  Homework due (The History of credit in America). Video 3.1 and notes. Students to log onto foundationsu.com and take the Money personality quiz.  Students to then use online text to complete the “What is personal finance” worksheets.

Wednesday-

Objective:  Review Ch. 1 Section 3 material (You and Money)

Activities:  Students are to finish the “What is personal finance” worksheet from yesterday.  If don’t finish in class, for homework.

Thursday-

Objective:  Review section 3 topics

Activities:  Discuss the questions from “What is personal finance” worksheet; Pass out and discuss the “Take Action Challenge”;  students are to then complete and turn in for a daily grade.

Friday-

Objective:  Reinforce Ch. 1 topics

Activities:  Students will be broken into groups to read and discuss assigned case study.  They are to come up with solution(s) to the problems presented in the case and be prepared to share with the rest of the class.  Next, they are to complete the Ch. 1 Chapter Summary worksheets using their notes and online text.  If don’t finish in class, for homework.  Due by the first of class Monday.

Monday-

Holiday!

Tuesday-

Sub- Students to bring something to work on. Reminder to have Parent Interview homework ready to turn in tomorrow.

Wednesday-

Objective-  Ch. 1 Section 1: What is personal finance?

Activities:  Parent Interview due.  Video with notes. Game of Chance activity.

Thursday-

Objectives- Ch. 1 Section 2: Money, the American Way

Activities:  Video and notes. Show students how to access online textbook thru their Google account.  Students to then begin “The History of American Credit” questions using their online textbook and the Internet.

Friday-

Activities:  Students to continue working on “The History of American Credit” using their online textbook and Internet.

Monday-

About Money Matters; Getting to know you activities

Tuesday-

Discuss class procedures, acceptable use policies, school supplies, etc.

Homework:  Get classroom procedures signed by parent and parent subscribed to Money Matters blog by Friday, August 29 (Daily grade). Also, need to try and have school supplies by Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Wednesday-

Topics:  Course overview; getting started with Dave Ramsey curriculum

Activities:  Course pretest; “Before you begin” out of workbook

Homework: Students are to complete Parent Interview.  Due by the first of class Friday.

Thursday-

Google drive, blog basics and e-portfolios

Friday-

Homework due:  receipt of class procedures signed by parents and subscribed to Money Matters blog

Activity:  Review blog basics then have students go through the blog basics checklist.  Students to finish their About me page then make a new post about their first week of school.

Welcome to Money Matters!  This course will enhance students’ financial literacy skills and enable them to develop informed money management strategies.  Topics covered:  saving and budgeting; credit and debt; financial planning and insurance; income, taxes, and giving.

Supplies needed:

3 ring binder

Package of dividers

Pencils & pens

Pink eraser

Red pen

Notebook paper or spiral

Ear buds or headphones

Lesson Plans will be posted to this website weekly.  Remember, it is your responsibility to make up any missing assignments if you are absent for any reason.

Looking forward to having you in class!

Ms. D