Your class members will have the opportunity to practice the valuable skill of constructing a personal budget using real-world resources, such as a car advertisement and grocery list. They will take into consideration monthly and yearly pay, as well as reflect on the experience of balancing costs and income.

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social studies

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Pros

• Content will feel very relevant as emphasis is placed on college or early career spending needs
• Can download and edit document to meet your individual curricular needs

Cons

• Instructor will need to determine what job and pay learners should operate from (disregard note in document to "Friday semester project")
• Provide support on where to find appropriate resources, as well as grading criteria

Common Core

WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.8