4th Qtr.
WEEK OF 4/2/12
M - distribute new workbooks; students worked on a collage of their future; read through Unit 1 & complete the bottom of pg. 2 & top of both pg. 4 & 5 for tomorrow
T - work through Unit 1 paying particular attention to SMART goals (completed on pg. ) & the 6 Steps of the Decision Making Process (quiz on Thursday)
W - complete & submit the following (students may work in PAIRS on all BUT SM1-3): SM1-1: SMART Goals for a School Organization/Event; SM1-2: Assessment of Sample SMART Goals; SM1-3: Values Survey Activity (double sided); review for tomorrow's quiz on the 6 Steps of the Decision Making Process
Th - quiz over the 6 Steps of the Decision Making Process; complete (in pairs okay) SM1-5: Case Studies--either Case A OR Case B
F - HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL
WEEK OF 4/9/12
M - begin Unit 2: read pgs. 15-25 & complete Ex. 2C (pg. 19) & 2D (pg. 21)
T - cont. with Unit 2: various activities 1) budget game w/ a partner (nothing to turn in); 2) with your same partner, complete SM2-2: What If? & SM2-3: Analyzing a Pay Stub (double-sided bright pink H.O.) & place in the box; discuss Ex. 2C & 2D completed yesterday
W - cont. with Unit 2
Th - work on the H.O. "rework a budget" individually & turn in; Unit 2 Test tomorrow
F - Unit 2 Test; read, highlight & submit Unit 2 "newsletter" (Molly Moneywise reveals the Secrets to Spending Plan Success) & article (Knowing Which Financial Records to Save, Toss)
WEEK OF 4/16/12
M - begin Unit 3: complete SM3-2: Are You a Risk-taker? & turn in; read pgs. 27-39 & complete WDYT & Ex. 3a on pg. 28
T - go through pages 28-31 in the workbook then, using the internet, complete a Google search for a financial calculator(s) to locate one to complete SM 3-1: Dollars and Sense
W - complete an on-line quiz from Dave Ramsey (high scorers will be entered in a drawing for a $500 scholarship) then complete the handout (SM 3-1) from yesterday & turn in
Th - individually or in pairs, complete the double-sided H.O.: practice the "Rule of 72"& compare two people's investment strategies to determine their level of risk & return; using "puzzle pieces," reconstruct the investment pyramid as practice/review for tomorrow's test (this is a big part of the test!)
F - Unit 3 test
WEEK OF 4/23/12
M - Unit 4: read pgs. 41-58
T - go through/discuss the unit; read, highlight & turn in the article & handout
W - work on a multiple page/multiple step credit card packet
Th - finish the credit card packet started yesterday, discuss then turn in 2.3, 2.8 & 2.9 only (staple together w/ your name on all pages); read the FTC article then type or neatly hand write, doublespaced, a one paragraph summary & a one paragraph reflection/reaction; using the format/layout provided, write a letter to one of the three credit reporting agencies asking them to correct an error you found on your credit report (to be typed)
F - Unit 4 test; read, highlight then turn in Unit 4 "newsletter" (Credit Scores: The SATs of Adulthood)
WEEK OF 4/30/12
M - Unit 5: complete H.O. (notes packet) as you read through the unit & turn in
T - complete the following: Ex. 5C, pg. 62 (might be checked); Ex. 5D, pg. 65 (might be checked); Ex. 5E, pg. 65 (2 H.O.s)--turn in; Ex. 5I, pg. 74 (written out on notebook paper)--turn in
W - worked on checking packet for Unit 5 (to be completed individually & turn in at the end of the period)
Th - complete Unit 5: read & highlight Unit 5 newsletter then begin Unit 6: complete the notes packet as your read through the unit
F - complete the following exercises/assignments in the workbook for Unit 6 individually: WDYT, pg. 80; Ex. 6a, pg. 81; Ex. 6b, pg. 82; Assign. 6-1, pg. 82; Ex. 6c, pg. 84
WEEK OF 5/7/12
M - cont. with Unit 6: complete Ex. 6c (H.O.) & read/highlight Unit 6 newsletter "Insure Your Health and Your Wallet"
T - complete the Notes Packet for Unit 7 & turn in
W -** 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE ** catch-up/make-up time
Th - catch-up/make-up time
F - complete Unit 7 H.O. SM7-1: Money Money Money (use the Internet to search for the info requested & turn in
WEEK OF 5/14/12
M - catch-up/make-up time
T - complete the following exercises for Unit 7 on the H.O. provided (from the WB): 1) Ex. 7B; 2) Ex. 7C; 3) Ex. 7D; 4) Ex. 7E; & 5) Ex. 7G
W - EXAM REVIEW (Units 5-7)
Th - SENIOR EXAMS: 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th
F - SENIOR EXAMS: 2nd, 4th, 5th & 6th
WEEK OF 5/21/12
M - Read/highlight Unit 7 Newsletter AND write a one paragraph summary & a one paragraph reflection (what you got from it, how you might use the info, etc.)
T - Read through the booklet In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve; on notebook paper answer questions 1-10 on pg. 17 & turn in both the booklet and your responses to the 10 quetions
W - read/highlight "Funding Your Education" booklet then turn in (it will be returned to you!)
Th -
F - FINAL EXAMS FOR UNDERCLASSMEN
WEEK OF 5/28/12
M - HOLIDAY/NO SCHOOL
T - FINAL EXAMS FOR UNDERCLASSMEN
W - MAKE-UP DAY FOR FINAL EXAMS
Th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
F - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS