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Making Decisions

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What economic factors can influence personal and financial decisions? In an effort to understand opportunity costs and the time value of money, pupils engage in role-playing activities and discussion, as well as view a PowerPoint presentation on the decision-making process. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

consumer finance, consumer skills, financial literacy, personal finance, opportunity cost, economic data, making decisions

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math

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  • The resource broadly outlines activities
  • Instructor should have substantial background knowledge to explain key terms in the presentation

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  • Includes guided notes graphic organizer to accompany presentation
  • Notes for presentation slides include a wide range of content-specific vocabulary

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  • Resource and presentation are heavily based on direct instruction and text

Common Core

RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.4 WHST.6-8.7 WHST.9-10.7

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