Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Friday, February 18, 2022

PMB Step 2: Budgeting & Investing

OBJECTIVE
Students should learn the basics about savings accounts and investing in the Stock Market. Students will use independent learning time to navigate through a series of videos to help them better understand basic Personal Budgets, Saving Money, Credit Card Tips, and how to Invest in Company Stocks.


STEP BY STEP
1. Open the STOCK MARKET BASICS PRESENTATION (See Link Above) and Review the Slides.
2. Watch the Videos Below and Complete the Class Worksheet & Vocabulary List (on the form listed above.)
3. Open your MarketWatch.com Account and spend the rest of class buying or selling stocks.


ENRICHMENT LINK
If you would like to learn more about investing, please review the following article: 
Investing VS Gambling Article (Click Here).

Second, watch each video link below on your own. After each video, answer the questions on the worksheet for today. When you have completed the worksheet questions, please research and fill in the Vocabulary Section on the back of the sheet. Turn in the sheet for credit!

1. Personal Budget Tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_GZOr4l7P0

2. How To Save Money:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxC_KaCD8KQ

3. Savings Account Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ttAaz32VU

4. Credit Card Tips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6IfLFlrJM

5. Company Investing Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPtq56CT1I

ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S)
What is a Budget? What Vocabulary Words are associated with this project? How do my financial choices affect my future ability to pay for college, a home, raise a family, or afford other items during my lifetime?

What steps can I take now to insure a strong financial future?

OBJECTIVE(S) (SWBAT)
Open, Make a Copy, and Share the Personal Monthly Budget Worksheet to start the project!


Work on PMB STEP 2: Budgeting & Investing

Participate in-class discussion about the Personal Monthly Budget Project.

ACADEMIC STANDARD(S)
Academic Standard (PA): PA Career Education & Work Standard 13.3.11.D

Analyze budgets and pay statements, such as but not limited to Charitable contributions Expenses Gross pay Net pay Other income Savings Taxes

Jump$tart Standards: Financial Responsibility: Standards 1, 2 and 4

National Standards for Economics
Standard 2: Decision Making

PA Social Studies:6.2.12.D: Evaluate changes in economic institutions over time (e.g., stock markets, non-government organizations)

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