Content Area: Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Index: 9.2E Grade 8 CPI 3

 

Standard: 9.2 - Consumer, Family, and Life Skills

 

Strand: E - Consumer and Personal Finance

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 3 -  The student will understand that people make financial choices that have costs, benefits, and consequences.

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·       A public relations firm has been hired to develop and produce a documentary alerting young adults to the need for fiscal responsibility when using credit cards. As an employee, you have been asked to develop a five-minute demo for the client.

 

·       An individual wants to select a career pathway….in an area of interest for future employment and postsecondary and lifelong learning.

 

·       Mr./Ms. Z's company has decided to relocate the employee and the family overseas. The employment opportunities exist in Australia, Brazil, China, Kenya, and Switzerland. Your family must make the decision as to the country of preference with a backup alternative. Provide a justification to the human resource department. Be prepared to negotiate a contract that meets career, financial, and personal needs.

 

·       Current transportation systems consume natural resources and add to pollution and congestion.

 

·       How I Spend My Money - Make list of major purchased you have made in the last month.  Indicate the amount of money you have spend and why you bought the item.  Answer the following questions:

    1)Was the item something you needed to survive?

    2) Was the item something you needed or you just liked it?

    3) Are you satisfied with the item and use it on a regular basis?

    4) As a result of purchasing this item, were you unable to purchase something else you wanted?