Economic Skills 4th Quarter

Thursday, 4-5:
Due Today: the Grocery Shopping exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: Using the income for the career I hope to have someday, how much should I spend on needs and wants, and how much should I save?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Spending – What’s Normal handout; we completed the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout
Due Next Class: complete the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout (if not completed in class)

Monday, 4-9:
Due Today: the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: Why is it important to have savings and checking accounts?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Banking Basics handout
Due Next Classnone

Wednesday, 4-11:
Due Todaynone
Today’s Learning Target: What information should be considered when buying a car?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed The True Cost of Owning a Car handout; we worked on the What Car Will You Buy? exercise
Due Next Class: complete the What Car Will You Buy? exercise if not completed in class

Monday, 4-23:
Due Today: the What Car Will You Buy? exercise (if not completed last class)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will my car insurance cost, and what is the cost based on?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Average Auto Insurance Costs handout; we worked on the Auto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise
Due Next ClassAuto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise

Wednesday, 4-25:
Due Today: the Auto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: What apartment will be the best for me?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Renting An Apartment presentation handout; we worked on the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise using the Maine Cost of Living Averages handout
Due Next Class: the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise (if not completed in class)

Friday, 4-27:
Due Today: the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we worked on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: work on Unit 2 Summative Assessment (due next Thursday, May 3rd)

Tuesday, 5-1:
Due Today: none (working on the project)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we continued working on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: Unit 2 Summative Assessment

Thursday, 5-3:
Due Today: none (working on the project)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we continued working on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: Unit 2 Summative Assessment

Monday, 5-7:
Due Today: Unit 2 Summative Assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What information should be considered when deciding to live with someone?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the For Richer, For Poorer handout; we worked on the Combining Budgets Exercise using the information in the Maine Cost of Living Averages handout
Due Next Class: complete Combining Budgets Exercise if not completed in class

Wednesday, 5-9: Early Release Day
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events

Friday, 5-11:
Due Today: complete Combining Budgets Exercise if not completed in class
Today’s Learning Target:  What should be considered when deciding whether to get married?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Planning a Wedding on a Budget handout; we completed the Maine Marriage License; we worked on the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise
Due Next Class: complete the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise if not done in class

Tuesday, 5-15:
Due Today: the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much can I spend on a mortgage?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Taking Out A Mortgage presentation; we worked on the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise
Due Next Class: complete the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise if not done in class

Thursday, 5-17:
Due Today: the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise if not done last class
Today’s Learning Target: What home should I buy?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Things To Look For When Buying A Home handout; we worked on the What Home Will You Buy exercise
Due Next Class: complete the What Home Will You Buy exercise if not done in class

Monday, 5-21:
Due Today: complete the What Home Will You Buy exercise if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much does it cost to raise a child?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Costs Associated With Raising A Child handout and completed the chart at the bottom
Due Next Class: complete the Baby Essentials List if not done in class

Wednesday, 5-23:
Due Today: Costs Associated With Raising A Child handout and Baby Essentials List
Today’s Learning Target: Why should I have a will?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we completed the What’s My Interest activity in class; we discussed The Whys and Hows of Wills handout
Due Next Class: complete the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form if not done in class

Friday, 5-25:
Due Today: complete the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much will it cost to live with a partner and raise children?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we worked on the Unit 3 Assessment, using the following handouts: Unit 3 Assessment Guidelines; Calculating Combined Net Income; Wedding Plan; Family Grocery List; Buying A Home
Due Next Class: continue working on Unit 3 Assessment (due Friday, June 1st)

Wednesday, 5-30:
Due Today: none; working on Unit 3 Assessment
Today’s Learning Target: How much will it cost to live with a partner and raise children?
What we did in class today: we listened to a presentation by a financial advisor from Modern Woodsmen of America; we worked on the Unit 3 Assessment, using the following handouts: Unit 3 Assessment Guidelines; Calculating Combined Net Income; Wedding Plan; Family Grocery List; Buying A Home
Due Next Class: continue working on Unit 3 Assessment (due Friday, June 1st)

Friday, 6-1:
Due Today: the Grocery Shopping exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: Using the income for the career I hope to have someday, how much should I spend on needs and wants, and how much should I save?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Spending – What’s Normal handout; we completed the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout
Due Next Class: complete the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout (if not completed in class)

Monday, 4-9:
Due Today: the Spending – What’s Normal For You handout using the Average Annual Expenditures handout (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: Why is it important to have savings and checking accounts?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Banking Basics handout
Due Next Classnone

Wednesday, 4-11:
Due Todaynone
Today’s Learning Target: What information should be considered when buying a car?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed The True Cost of Owning a Car handout; we worked on the What Car Will You Buy? exercise
Due Next Class: complete the What Car Will You Buy? exercise if not completed in class

Monday, 4-23:
Due Today: the What Car Will You Buy? exercise (if not completed last class)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will my car insurance cost, and what is the cost based on?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Average Auto Insurance Costs handout; we worked on the Auto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise
Due Next ClassAuto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise

Wednesday, 4-25:
Due Today: the Auto Insurance Comparison Shopping exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: What apartment will be the best for me?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Renting An Apartment presentation handout; we worked on the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise using the Maine Cost of Living Averages handout
Due Next Class: the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise (if not completed in class)

Friday, 4-27:
Due Today: the How Much Will My Apartment Cost? exercise (if not completed in class)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we worked on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: work on Unit 2 Summative Assessment (due next Thursday, May 3rd)

Tuesday, 5-1:
Due Today: none (working on the project)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we continued working on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: Unit 2 Summative Assessment

Thursday, 5-3:
Due Today: none (working on the project)
Today’s Learning Target: How much will I need to save and spend when I’m living on my own?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we continued working on our Unit 2 Summative Assessment using the Guidelines handout and the following documents: Blank W4; Calculating Net Income; 1040EZ Form; 1040EZ Tax Table; Grocery List; Auto Purchase Plan; Apartment Rental Plan
Due Next Class: Unit 2 Summative Assessment

Monday, 5-7:
Due Today: Unit 2 Summative Assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What information should be considered when deciding to live with someone?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the For Richer, For Poorer handout; we worked on the Combining Budgets Exercise using the information in the Maine Cost of Living Averages handout
Due Next Class: complete Combining Budgets Exercise if not completed in class

Wednesday, 5-9: Early Release Day
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events

Friday, 5-11:
Due Today: complete Combining Budgets Exercise if not completed in class
Today’s Learning Target:  What should be considered when deciding whether to get married?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Planning a Wedding on a Budget handout; we completed the Maine Marriage License; we worked on the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise
Due Next Class: complete the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise if not done in class

Tuesday, 5-15:
Due Today: the Budgeting For A Wedding exercise if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much can I spend on a mortgage?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Taking Out A Mortgage presentation; we worked on the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise
Due Next Class: complete the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise if not done in class

Thursday, 5-17:
Due Today: the Budgeting for A Mortgage exercise if not done last class
Today’s Learning Target: What home should I buy?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Things To Look For When Buying A Home handout; we worked on the What Home Will You Buy exercise
Due Next Class: complete the What Home Will You Buy exercise if not done in class

Monday, 5-21:
Due Today: complete the What Home Will You Buy exercise if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much does it cost to raise a child?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we discussed the Costs Associated With Raising A Child handout and completed the chart at the bottom
Due Next Class: complete the Baby Essentials List if not done in class

Wednesday, 5-23:
Due Today: Costs Associated With Raising A Child handout and Baby Essentials List
Today’s Learning Target: Why should I have a will?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we completed the What’s My Interest activity in class; we discussed The Whys and Hows of Wills handout
Due Next Class: complete the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form if not done in class

Friday, 5-25:
Due Today: complete the Maine Health Care Advance Directive Form if not done in class
Today’s Learning Target: How much will it cost to live with a partner and raise children?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we worked on the Unit 3 Assessment, using the following handouts: Unit 3 Assessment Guidelines; Calculating Combined Net Income; Wedding Plan; Family Grocery List; Buying A Home
Due Next Class: continue working on Unit 3 Assessment (due Friday, June 1st)

Wednesday, 5-30:
Due Today: Unit 3 Assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What is the most important information I have learned from this course?
What we did in class today: we worked on the Final Assessment
Due Next Class: continue working on the Final Assessment (due Tuesday, June 5th)

Friday, 6-1:
Due Today: Unit 3 Assessment
Today’s Learning Target: What is the most important information I have learned from this course?
What we did in class today: we worked on the Final Assessment Exercises
Due Next Class: continue working onthe Final Assessment Exercises (due Tuesday, June 5th)