Need It! Want It!
Students explore the difference between needs and wants by creating their own concept map using a hierarchy of needs as a reference. Focus will be on using real life examples.
Eating Habits and Food Choices
Students use simple comparison shopping techniques to make purchasing decisions about food choices. The focus is on justifying their choices financially.
Snack Time!
Students create a list of a week’s worth of snacks from local grocery stores or markets while staying within a specific budget.
Costly Choices
Students explore the short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use on both physical health and finances over time.
Power of the Ad
Students explore how advertising techniques can influence their buying decisions related to food and everyday items. Guidelines for viewing and evaluating advertisements are created.
Class Party!
Students plan a class party on a budget taking a few limitations into consideration. Students analyze, compare and evaluate different plans to vote on one.
To Save or Spend?
Students analyze a scenario where they have won a cash prize for a poster design contest. They must decide how to use their winnings by considering different variables.