Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 8 - Privacy and Security

Standard:6.5.12.B Evaluate how changes in education, incentives, technology, and capital investment alter productivity.

EQ:  What are key concepts of privacy and security and how can you apply this to your life?

Task:  Study the BANK OF AMERICA link which can be found here.

MR. DEL'S HOW TO YOUTUBE PAGE WHICH HAS CLIPS THAT EXPLAIN HOW TO COMPLETE BLOGS JUST LIKE THESE (TOPICS MAY VARY)

Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, May 21st at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of privacy and security and understand the implications of these two concepts on your life and finances.

Task: After studying the website, 

1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
2. Post an informative website about privacy and security - (this time include a comment about what the website is about)
   
3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

•  Expectations for Blogging

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:

What are key concepts of privacy and security and how can you apply this to your life?

Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 7 - Tips for Planning and How to Pay for College

Standard: 6.1.12.B Evaluate the economic reasoning behind a choice.    Evaluate effective allocation of resources for the production of goods and services.

EQ:  What are key concepts of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and what are risks and trade offs of owning vs leasing?

Task:  Study the BANK OF AMERICA link which can be found here.

MR. DEL'S HOW TO YOUTUBE PAGE WHICH HAS CLIPS THAT EXPLAIN HOW TO COMPLETE BLOGS JUST LIKE THESE (TOPICS MAY VARY)

Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, May 14th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of of planning for and paying for college.

Task: After studying the website, 

1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
2. Post an informative website about home ownership - (this time include a comment about what the website is about)
   
3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

•  Expectations for Blogging

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:

What did you learn about some tips for planning and paying for college?  How will you use this in your life?  Do you want to go to college?  What for?

Unit 1 Everyday Economis - Chapter 6 Retirement

Standard: 6.5.12.H Evaluate benefits and costs of changes in interest rates for individuals and society.

EQ:  What is retirement and why is it important to plan for retirement?

Task:  Study my webpage on Retirement which can be found here.

DEL'S PAGE ON RETIREMENT

Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, May 7th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts related to retirement

Task: After studying the website, 

1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
2. Post an informative website about home ownership
3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

•  Expectations for Blogging

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:

What are key concepts of retirement and why do YOU think it's important to plan to retire?

Unit 1 Everyday Economics - Chapter 5 - Auto Loan Tips and Buying a Car

Standard: 6.1.12.B Evaluate the economic reasoning behind a choice.    Evaluate effective allocation of resources for the production of goods and services.

EQ:  What are key concepts of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and what are risks and trade offs of owning vs leasing?

Task:  Study my webpage on Auto Purchasing and Leasing which can be found here.

DEL'S PAGE ON HOME OWNERSHIP
MR. DEL'S HOW TO YOUTUBE CLIP (EXPLAINS HOW TO DO THIS ASSIGNMENT)

Grading: 
15 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, April 30th at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of of owning and leasing a car and understanding the risks and benefits of such a decision.

Task: After studying the website, 

1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
2. Post an informative website about home ownership
3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

•  Expectations for Blogging

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:

What are key concepts of purchasing or leasing a vehicle and what are risks and trade offs of owning vs leasing?

Unit 1- Economics - Chapter 4 - Home Ownership

Home Ownership Blog

Standard: 6.2.12.D Predict how changes in supply and demand affect equilibrium price and quantity sold.

 EQ:  What are key concepts of home ownership and what are risks and tradeoffs of owning property?

Task:  Study my webpage on Home Ownership which can be found here.

DEL'S PAGE ON HOME OWNERSHIP

MR. DEL'S HOW TO YOUTUBE CLIP (EXPLAINS HOW TO DO THIS ASSIGNMENT)

Grading: 
10 points - paragraph answering essential question
 5 points - listing a relevant website
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work
= 35 points

Due Date:  Thursday, April 23rd at 11:59pm

Goal:  Understand key concepts of home ownership as well as weighing the benefits and risks of owning property.

Task: After studying the website, 

1. write a paragraph or more answering the essential question of the lesson:  YOU WILL POST BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST YOUR NAME AND PERIOD.  SELECT ANONYMOUS OR USE YOUR PRIVATE GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO POST. PUT YOUR NAME AND PERIOD IN THE POST IF YOU SELECT ANONYMOUS.
2. Post an informative website about home ownership
3. Comment thoughtfully on two other students' blog posts. 

•  Expectations for Blogging

 WRITE ABOUT THIS:

What are some key concepts of home ownership and what are some benefits and risks to home ownership?

How Credit Cards Work and How to Manage Them

How Credit Cards Work and How To Manage Them

Task:  You will study two sections from the Bank of America Credit site.  Then you will write two paragraphs (5 sentences or more for each) explaining what you learned.  

Directions:  

1. On the Bank of America site, click on How Credit Cards Work and Managing Credit Cards. Study the site thoroughly.  Watch the videos and read the articles.  

2. Then, post two paragraphs on this blog about How Credit Cards Work and Managing Credit Cards.

3. In addition, list a relevant website that relates to this topic.

4.  Finally, make thoughtful reactions to two (2) students posts (you will need to wait for others to post before you do this).

Grading: 
10 points - paragraph answering what you listened to and what you learned (5 sentences ore more)
 5 points - listing a relevant website (i.e. - you can list your podcast here)
15 points - reacting to two fellow students work (make a thoughtful reaction to what students said. 
= 30 points

Due Date:  Friday at the end of class.

Goal:  Understand How to Use Credit Cards and How to Manage Credit Cards.