Standards Covered:
MSBCS-BCSIII-3: The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve.
MSBCS-BCSIII-4: The students will exhibit critical thinking.
MSBCS-BCSIII-13: The student will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance.
Introduction to Unit:
Planning your financial future is one of the most important things you can do in your life. Every successful aspect of your life requires planning, whether it is planning a weekend, or planning a year long home improvement project. Personal financial planning could be the most important of all, because it can secure yours and your loved ones futures. Planning your financial future should not be taken lightly; there are many different aspects that should be examined. Your finances should be balanced, taking into account short-term goals as well as long (http://www.captivate-tips.com/financial_planning_imprtnc.php
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MSBCS-BCSIII-3: The students will demonstrate the ability to problem solve.
MSBCS-BCSIII-4: The students will exhibit critical thinking.
MSBCS-BCSIII-13: The student will demonstrate an understanding of personal finance.
Introduction to Unit:
Planning your financial future is one of the most important things you can do in your life. Every successful aspect of your life requires planning, whether it is planning a weekend, or planning a year long home improvement project. Personal financial planning could be the most important of all, because it can secure yours and your loved ones futures. Planning your financial future should not be taken lightly; there are many different aspects that should be examined. Your finances should be balanced, taking into account short-term goals as well as long (http://www.captivate-tips.com/financial_planning_imprtnc.php
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Vocabulary for Personal Finance
Task 1:
Define the following vocabulary words as it apply to personal finance using a Word Document:
Task 2:
Create a Wordle using the above vocabulary terms. Wordle can be found at www.wordle.net . Please submit your finished product to your Edmodo account.
Task 3: Your Budget Project. You may access the document for this project at
your_budget_22.doc File Size: 36 kb File Type: docDownload File
Grading Rubric
/uploads/3/1/1/3/31138643/budget_project_rubric.xls
Task 1:
Define the following vocabulary words as it apply to personal finance using a Word Document:
- Balance
- Check
- Benefit
- Credit
- Co-pay
- Debt
- Deductible
- Credit Card
- Employee
- Employer
- Gross Income
- Net Income (Take Home Pay)
- Taxes
- Minimum Hourly Wage
- Overtime
- Payroll
- Salary
- Savings
Task 2:
Create a Wordle using the above vocabulary terms. Wordle can be found at www.wordle.net . Please submit your finished product to your Edmodo account.
Task 3: Your Budget Project. You may access the document for this project at
your_budget_22.doc File Size: 36 kb File Type: docDownload File
Grading Rubric
/uploads/3/1/1/3/31138643/budget_project_rubric.xls