INTRO TO FINANCIAL LITERACY
UNIT 2 - LESSON 7: MONEY, CREDIT, AND VALUE
Lesson introduction:
Understanding money on a basic level is an important part of financial literacy. Understanding the different forms of money is important, but far more important is knowing how to spend and save your money wisely. The habit of keeping a budget can go a long way once you start making your own money.
Directions:
Please view the lesson below.
Complete all activities within this lesson
Lesson ObjectiveS:
In this lesson, you will learn about money, what it is, different types of money, how to create a budget, and how to:
Identify various types of money.
Create a personal budget.
Research budget applications.
Evaluate budget applications.
Create presentation slides.
Present a sales pitch to an audience.
Practice growth mindset principles.
Self assess accomplishments.
Evaluate and provide feedback for this lesson.
Materials:
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Activity 1:
WATCH VIDEO AND COMPLETE SHORT QUIZ
SKILLS PRACTICED: LISTENING, TEST-TAKING, NOTE-TAKING
Complete a short quiz on Money. Some of the information may be new to you, and you are more than welcome to research. TRY YOUR BEST! YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS QUIZ IF YOU SHOW GREAT EFFORT.
ACTIVITY 2:
SKILLS PRACTICED: BUDGETING, PLANNING, SPREADSHEETS
SUBJECTS COVERED:
ACTIVITY DURATION
COMPLETE YOUR BUDGETING PROJECT
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You need access to Google drive in order to access the activity
Read and follow the directions in the "Set Up" tab of the activity spreadsheet
Add your Expenses and Income in their respective tabs
Do not edit or add anything to the "Summary" Tab
Click the button below to add the link (URL) of your budget spreadsheet
Activity 3:
SKILLS PRACTICED: RESEARCH, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTING, AND TECHNOLOGY
COMPLETE THE BUDGET APPS RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION PROJECT
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You need access to Google drive in order to access the assignment
Directions for assignment are included in the activity document
Add the link (URL) of this completed assignment in Activity 4
Activity 4:
SKILLS PRACTICED: REFLECTION, PERSONAL WRITING, PROVIDING FEEDBACK
COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION BELOW
Complete the form below