Distance Learning Week 2: Intro to Budgeting

Week 2: Personal Finance Lesson Plan (Budgeting)

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Introduction:

Budgeting allows you to create a spending plan for your money, it ensures that you will always have enough money for the things you need and the things that are important to you. Following a budget or spending plan will also keep you out of debt or help you work your way out of debt if you are currently in debt.

Overview:

This week's activities are designed to help you begin navigating how budgeting works and the elements that make up a budget.  The week will conclude with you reviewing, analyzing and creating a budget for a family with information that is provided to you.

Office Hours:

1. Monday - Friday (10:00 - 10:30 am & 2:00 - 2:30 pm)
2. By Appointment (Message me via Schoology to Request a Meeting)

Part 1: Simulation of Potential Life Expenses

1. College Payback (Fill in the worksheet as you complete this simulation)

Part 2: Introduction to Budgeting

1. Edpuzzle (you will need to create an account using your Donegal Google Account unless you already have one established)
2. Concept Connections - Discussion Board Response

Part 3: Budgeting Notes

1. Review the PowerPoint & Take Notes
2. Review the Budgeting Info Sheet 

Part 4: Budgeting In Action

1. Budgeting Assignment (Download and Save a Copy of the file)