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Managing My Money

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Rent, food, utilities, gas, clothing, taxes! It all adds up. As part of a career planning and management unit, high school sophomores learn about financial planning and budgeting.

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Concepts
social-emotional learning, career planning, career skills, career goals, career readiness, financial literacy, personal finance, financial goals, consumer finance, budgeting, cost of living
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members research the typical cost in their area of monthly expenses as well as the average income of several jobs they are considering
Classroom Considerations
  • Participants need access to devices with internet
  • Requires copies, one per class member, of the "Monthly Budget Student Organizer"
  • Although samples are provided,  instructors must create their own PowerPoint slides
Pros
  • The lesson provides a sobering look at the realities of budget planning and financial management
Cons
  • None