2.02 Understand threats to financial security
Obj 5.01 Understand rights and responsibilities of consumers. Key Terms:
Obj 5.01 Key Terms
Federal agencies:http://www.usa.gov/directory/federal/
*** Friday, May 3***- Students will research 2 products and do a comparison. You will decide on the right product to purchase by researching them both. You will need to create a bi-fold brochure with information such as: wants/needs for the product, manufacturer info, product features, parts, price info, and anything else essential in deciding which product to purchase. Product ideas: washing machine, clothes dryer, stove, microwave, printer, computer, TV, dishwasher, dishwasher, refrigerator . Be Creative and Neat!
***Finally, you will write a 5 sentence paragraph on what you learned about comparison shopping and if it has helped you become a better shopper. Explain why you chose the product you chose.*** Put in a word document and save because this will be checked for a grade.
Try these links: Go to link:
www.sugarstacks.com Also go to gcflearnfree.org/everyday/foodlabel.com
PowerPoint for Obj 5.02
PP Comparing Labels
Students will take survey on http:utah.agclassroom.org/htm/student/webquests/labelable
Assignment for Friday, November 15---
Create a PowerPoint with at least 10 informative slides : Ideas for research on Wool Products Labeling Act, Textiles Fiber Products Identification Act, Permanent Care Labeling Rule, Flammable Fabrics Act, Consumer Product Safety Commission, US Dept of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Nutrition Labeling, Generic Drugs
Watch PowerPoint and Take Notes:
Housing
Obj 3.01 Classify strategies for making personal, education, and job/career choices to achieve lifestyle goals Notes for Obj 3.01
Career Interest Inventory---http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm-----Create a brochure based on your career Take a look at this to help you.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
***Include description, working conditions, graphic/picture, salary, job opportunity/outlook, education, work experience, license, qualities, and other pertinent info***
Obj. 3.02Understand strategies for researching career options and comparing job offers. Obj 3.02 Notes
Obj 4.01 Understand types of work compensation and forms used for work and income tax purposes. Notes Obj 4.01
Cumulative Project---Create an Informative Newsletter about Personal Finance---include what you have learned, Everfi, puzzle, facts, debt vs. credit, Credit, fraud, reflect back on the things that have impacted you most, review teacher page/notes, the importance of saving and investing, poem, acrostic, etc. Have and be creative!