PERSONAL FINANCE- APRIL/MAY, 2022
DATE

Information/Activities/Projects and Assignments

THU

5/19

 NO MORE SCHOOL FOR SENIORS! YAY FOR THEM!

TUE

5/17

 FINAL EXAMINATION TODAY! YAY! NO MORE ECONOMICS OR PERSONAL FINANCE! (Until we graduate and things start getting real.)

MON

5/16

BELLRINGER: None for today! Yay! Let's study, so that we can do well on our Final Exams! If we don't want to study, we could learn about a possible lucrative career- A Mortician Answers Twitter Questions About What Happens at a Funeral Home.

FOR TODAY: We review study material for the Final Exam.

FRI

5/13

BELLRINGER: Please continue our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 14 and 15. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

FOR TODAY: We review study material for the Final Exam.

THU

5/12

BELLRINGER: We watch a real life family deal financial issues- Til Debt Do Us Part 310 - The Mushroom Princess. As we watch, please complete the MUSHROOM PRINCESS ANALYSIS SHEET.

FOR TODAY: We discuss a topic that will be CRITICALLY IMPORTANT to you at some point in your life: FINANCES WITH PARTNERS.

TUE

5/10

 NO REAL CLASS, SENIOR MEETINGS.

MON

5/9

BELLRINGER: Are young people being talked into deep debt by Tik-Tok? Please complete the TIK TOK DEBT THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY: We discuss a topic that will be CRITICALLY IMPORTANT to you at some point in your life: FINANCES WITH PARTNERS.

FRI

5/6

BELLRINGER: SCAMS AND FRAUD FOLLOW-UP PROJECT- Please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINANCIAL SCAMS MINI-PROJECT.

This is due at the end of class today. If the class receives a collective score of at least 70 percent on this mini-project, this topic will NOT be covered on the exam.

FOR TODAY: Please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINANCIAL SCAMS MINI-PROJECT.

THU

5/5

BELLRINGER: We spend some time today considering FINANCIAL SCAMS. First, we consider the TOP 10 SCAMS TO AVOID IN 2022.

FOR TODAY: We review THE TOP FINANCIAL SCAMS PRESENTATION. This is VERY BIG, with tons of information. We will sort through it together, including the top scams hitting men, women, college students, etc. Take notes as you deem appropriate. There WILL BE a SCAMS question on the FINAL.

TUE

5/3

BELLRINGER: None today. By popular demand, we are going to have a catch-up/work day. Please work on completing your SAVING MONEY PROJECT or any other outstanding work for this class or any others.

WORK DAY: We work on outstanding projects and assignments.

GRADING: We grade the SAVING MONEY PROJECT.

MON

5/2

BELLRINGER: Please continue our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 12 and 13. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

WORK DAY: We review our SAVING MONEY PROJECT. What are some tips and tricks that you came across that you think would actually be helpful and useful in your future?

FRI

4/29

BELLRINGER: MR. B. IS OUT TODAY, SORRY!

No Bellringers.

WORK DAY: Please work on your SAVING MONEY PROJECT. Due today, this should be a logical, illustrated and easy to follow guide to "Saving Money." Please make sure that this is a product that you are actually proud to present, not just a few bullet points on a slide.

THU

4/28

BELLRINGER: MR. B. IS OUT TODAY, SORRY!

Please continue our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 10 AND 11. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. As a class, you should review these answers, so that everyone has some good responses for test time. I will be giving 20 points for completion of this bellringer!

WORK DAY: Please work on your SAVING MONEY PROJECT. Due at the end of the week, this should be a logical, illustrated and easy to follow guide to "Saving Money."

TUE

4/26

BELLRINGER: We have a couple of these today. Please continue our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 7, 8 and 9. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

WORK DAY: How can we save money? First, we discuss saving money. Then, we do some research and find some creative ideas by completing the SAVING MONEY PROJECT. Due at the end of the week, this should be a logical, illustrated and easy to follow guide to "Saving Money."

FRI

4/22

BELLRINGER: We watch a real life family deal with debt. We have the choice between:

  1. Til Debt Do Us Part 310 - The Mushroom Princess. As we watch, please complete the MUSHROOM PRINCESS ANALYSIS SHEET.
  2. Til Debt Do Us Part 205- Let's Make a Deal: As we watch, please complete the LET'S MAKE A DEAL ANALYSIS SHEET.

We discuss the video above, if we have time.

THU

4/21

BELLRINGER: We have a couple of these today. Please continue our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 5 AND 6. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

NEXT: Please complete the "I DID SOMETHING STUPID WITH MY CREDIT CARD" THINKING SHEET.

THEN: Complete the ELON MUSK LOAN ANALYSIS THINKING SHEET.

Today, we begin to talk about WHAT CAN GO WRONG WITH CREDIT CARDS.

TUE

4/19

BELLRINGER: We continue our review of our review of FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 3 AND 4. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

Today, we finally finish talking about CAR INSURANCE- 101, including why your insurance is so expensive and what to do in the event of an accident.

MON

4/18

THU

4/14

BELLRINGER: Let's analyze a real-life insurance issue. Please complete the REAL WORLD INSURANCE- MR. B.'S INSURANCE ISSUE THINKING SHEET.

Today, we finish talking about CAR INSURANCE- 101, including why your insurance is so expensive and what to do in the event of an accident.

WED

4/13

BELLRINGER: None today. 16 minute classes. If enough people are here, we will work on our CAR INSURANCE-101 discussion.

Today, we finish talking about CAR INSURANCE- 101, including why your insurance is so expensive and what to do in the event of an accident.

TUE

4/12

BELLRINGER: First, we review an NPR story regarding INFLATION and BUDGETING:

Then, we are going to start reviewing some FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS as a way of preparing for our upcoming test. To do this, please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: FINAL EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 1 AND 2. Use your notes! RECORD these questions as a STUDY GUIDE for later. We can discuss GOOD answers for these questions as a class, if you wish.

Today, we finish talking about CAR INSURANCE- 101, including why your insurance is so expensive and what to do in the event of an accident.

MON

4/11

BELLRINGER: What do we know about CAR INSURANCE? Let's see by participating in Mr. B.'s Car Insurance Challenge. The best score will receive a COLD MOUNTAIN DEW as a reward, as usual.

Today, we discuss CAR INSURANCE- 101, including why your insurance is so expensive and what to do in the event of an accident.

FRI

4/8

BELLRINGER: Maybe you SHOULDN'T buy a car right now. Please complete the "WHY YOU SHOULDN'T BUY A CAR THIS YEAR" THINKING SHEET."

Tomorrow, we will complete our discussion of "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CAR PAYMENT."

THU

4/7

BELLRINGER: I only received 9 of the PERSONAL FINANCE: THE CAR LOAN MINI-PROJECTs on Tuesday. I put this into the Gradebook yesterday. If you have not completed it yet, do so today. I also have 6 students that are NOT passing the CAPSTONE PROJECT yet. Please address these issues today, I am required to report these grades to Mr. Yaussi and Mrs. Gianopoulos at the end of class TODAY.

We spend a few minutes checking the reality of purchasing a new car in 2022.

Tomorrow, we will complete our discussion of "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CAR PAYMENT."

TUE

4/5

BELLRINGER/MINI-PROJECT: Let's figure out how much a new car would cost every month. Please complete the PERSONAL FINANCE: THE CAR LOAN MINI-PROJECT. Complete as much of this mini-project as you are able. This will be a 50 point graded assignment, so please give strong effort.

Tomorrow, we will complete our discussion of "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CAR PAYMENT."

MON

4/4

BELLRINGER: What do we know about CAR LOANS? Let's see by participating in Mr. B.'s Car Loan Challenge. The best score will receive a COLD MOUNTAIN DEW as a reward.

We begin our discussion of "What Happens When Things Go Wrong." First thing we discuss is "WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CANNOT PAY YOUR CAR PAYMENT."

FRI

4/1

BELLRINGER: It is time for the very last part of your CAPSTONE PROJECT. Unfortunately, this part will NOT be pleasant. Please review the rules for the BIG MOVE- UNEMPLOYED assignment. You have until the end of class today to create a budget that will get you through the next SIX MONTHS.

FILES THAT NEED TO BE IN YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER TODAY:

I ONLY HAVE SHARED FOLDERS FROM THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS: CORT, KOLT, ISAAC, JEIVEN, MAX, MEEKA, RILEY, HAILEY, TARYN. If your name is NOT listed, please share this folder with me IMMEDIATELY!

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET.

This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project! You will need to receive a C or better on this project to receive CAPSTONE CREDIT.

it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

THU

3/31

BELLRINGER: We could review a 3 minute video regarding the Economic Situation in Russia. Or we could just get right to work on our CAPSTONE PROJECT, which needs to be completed by the end of the day today!

FILES THAT NEED TO BE IN YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER TODAY:

I ONLY HAVE SHARED FOLDERS FROM THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS: CORT, KOLT, ISAAC, JEIVEN, MAX, MEEKA, RILEY, HAILEY, TARYN. If your name is NOT listed, please share this folder with me IMMEDIATELY!

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET.

This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project! You will need to receive a C or better on this project to receive CAPSTONE CREDIT.

it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

TUE

3/29

BELLRINGER: No Bellringers today. Please work on your CAPSTONE PROJECT. This needs to be completed by the start of class on FRIDAY. No exceptions!

FILES THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER:

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET.

This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project! You will need to receive a C or better on this project to receive CAPSTONE CREDIT.

it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

MON

3/28

BELLRINGER: We review the GRADUATION GUIDELINES DOCUMENTATION regarding our PERSONAL FINANCE CAPSTONE PROJECT.

FILES THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER:

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET.

This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project! You will need to receive a C or better on this project to receive CAPSTONE CREDIT.

it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

UPCOMING:

FRI

3/25

BELLRINGER: Please complete the "IT'S CHRISTMAS! THINKING SHEET." How much will Christmas cost you?

FILES THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER:

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

UPCOMING: PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET. This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project!

THU

3/24

BELLRINGER: INTERVIEW FOLLOW UP. We review the last video in our series- EIGHT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR INTERVIEWER.

WORK DAY: OUR INTERVIEW EXAM- Please answer the questions on the following form. Please use complete sentences and proper grammer, AS IF YOU WERE ACTUALLY ANSWERING THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS LIVE. This is a large component of the CAPSTONE PROJECT, so please give strong thought and effort!

We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

UPCOMING: PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE TO YOUR CAPSTONE FOLDER AND THEN WORK ON COMPLETING THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET. This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project!

MON

3/21

&

TUE

3/22

BELLRINGER: It is time for us to begin preparation for our JOB INTERVIEWS, which will be coming up soon. To do this, we will review a number of JOB INTERVIEW TRAINING VIDEOS. PLEASE TAKE NOTES ON THIS INFORMATION! On THURSDAY, we will be having a written test regarding this information. In addition, I guarantee that SOMEDAY, this information will be useful to you!

VIDEOS FOR DAY ONE:

VIDEOS FOR DAY TWO:

WORK DAY: FOLLOW-UP:

We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

UPCOMING: PLEASE COMPLETE THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET. This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project!

THU

3/10

BELLRINGER: We discuss the updated information regarding the BIG MOVE PROJECT. Then, we review a few videos on WHAT TO WEAR TO AN INTERVIEW:

We discuss. You have sent me your TOP FIVE JOBS that you are applying for and have selected ONE to be your interview job. DO SOME RESEARCH, then create a GOOGLE DOC in your new CAPSTONE FOLDER on your GOOGLE DRIVE called WHAT_TO_WEAR. In this document, DESCRIBE the attire that employees are wearing at the company you wish to apply for include PHOTOS, if at all possible. Then, describe for me what you would be wearing to a job interview at that company, according to the videos above. Include pants, shirt and shoes! This will be a graded 20 point assignment!

WORK DAY:

CAPSTONE PROJECT UPDATE: Please create a folder on your school GOOGLE DRIVE called CAPSTONE and SHARE this folder with Mr. B. Please make sure that ALL documents for this project- FIND_A_JOB file, HOME_TABLE, COVER LETTER, RESUME, WHAT_TO_WEAR and the upcoming BUDGET are all in this folder for grading!

We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER and RESUME to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

UPCOMING: PLEASE COMPLETE THE BIG MOVE CAPSTONE PROJECT MONTHLY BUDGET. This needs to be thorough and well executed to be able to pass this project!

TUE

3/8

BELLRINGER: We discuss the updated information regarding the BIG MOVE PROJECT. We also review THE FIVE THINGS YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE TO GET AN INTERVIEW. Please incorporate this into your RESUME, which you need to print for me by the end of the week.

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

MON

3/7

BELLRINGER: We have been considering CAREERS for awhile now. Let's consider some careers that do not require college diplomas by completing the HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CAREERS THINKING SHEET.

Here is a link to a PDF of this article, in case FOX 31 is blocked.

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER to Mr. B.

WHAT'S NEXT: When you are done, please work on getting a printed copy of your RESUME to Mr. B. This should be an UPDATED VERSION of any current resume that you may have on file, but including all of your 5 year updated information. If you do not have a current resume, please work on creating one. We will cover how to create a resume this week.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

FRI

3/4

BELLRINGER: At the start of class today, we discuss our next part of the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME." This part of the project is pretty straightforward, but very, very difficult. You might want to read all of the questions first, before you start work on the table. Then, complete the table, giving all necessary information and links. SHARE it back with Mr. B. for grading. You will have a few days to complete this.

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, it is time to figure out where you will be living and how much it will cost. Please complete the BIG MOVE PROJECT- "HOME" after you have given your COVER LETTER to Mr. B.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

THU

3/3

BELLRINGER: At the start of class today, we review some information regarding the job search process. First, a "fun" video that might be useful:

Then, we get into the actual work for today, preparing a COVER LETTER. Here is the WORK IT DAILY video on the topic (which has over a half-million views on YouTube.)

FORMATTING A COVER LETTER: Please use the information at this FORMATTING A COVER LETTER WEBSITE to create the proper look to your cover letter. Make sure to include your current address and email information, so that the recruiters can get back to you!

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For today, we will be working on creating your COVER LETTER that will get you an interview. Using the information from the video above, please put together a FORMAL cover letter, complete with proper formatting (according to the link above) and proper CONTENT, according to the VIDEO above. PRINT THIS and submit it to Mr. B. by the end of class on FRIDAY for consideration.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

TUE

3/1

BELLRINGER: I know that we have done a lot of work in this area already, but please consider the BURGER KING PRICES THINKING SHEET. Especially the last question.

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For this project, you will be moving to a new location in the country and will be in charge of finding a house to live in, stores to shop in and a new job, as well as a college to take a few classes. This will be a multiple day project covering lots of facets of the elements of this class.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

MON

2/28

BELLRINGER: You really should get out a notebook and take some notes. We discuss JOB vs. CAREER and the difficulties of finding a job ONLINE. Then, we will be learning how to get an interview in today's online job hunting world by watching HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB ONLINE.

WORK DAY: We continue working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For this project, you will be moving to a new location in the country and will be in charge of finding a house to live in, stores to shop in and a new job, as well as a college to take a few classes. This will be a multiple day project covering lots of facets of the elements of this class.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. HOW TO START FOR THIS PROJECT- Please consider what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. In a GOOGLE DOC called FIND_A JOB, please write for me a list of the skills and experience that you think you will have in five years. This is to see if you will match with any of your potential jobs that you locate. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you!

To find a job, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, some will require a registration, but this is not a bad thing to have a registration at a job website such as INDEED or MONSTER. You can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. On your GOOGLE SHEET, PLEASE LIST the SALARY/PAY and NAME AND TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for each of your FIVE JOBS. This will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

THU

2/24

BELLRINGER: We preview our next project- THE BIG MOVE.

WORK DAY: We start working on our new project, THE BIG MOVE. For this project, you will be moving to a new location in the country and will be in charge of finding a house to live in, stores to shop in and a new job, as well as a college to take a few classes. This will be a multiple day project covering lots of facets of the elements of this class.

ZIPCODE TABLE:

ISAAC: 60527 JEIVEN: 11216 TRISTIN: 44215 TRISTAN: 63114
SAM: 85001 MEEKA: 11520 KAYLEE: 26851 NACONA: 26851
NATHEN: 99611 MAX: 97013 EVYN: 83230 CORT: 15010
IAN: 73018 HAILEY: 58017 RILEY: 29058 BLAKE: 96710
JORDAN: 35022 TARYN: 05143    

THE PROJECT: You must move. The location of your move is listed above. The reason that you have to move is completely up to you and your imagination, but you must plan everything you need to make a new home in your zip code.

STARTING THE PROJECT: Please do some research into your new home by answering questions from the ZIP CODE RESEARCH FORM.

FINDING A JOB: First thing you will need to do is find a job. Please match this with what you feel will be your set of skills and abilities that you will have FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. Feel free to assume that you have just graduated from college with a degree in a field and attempt to find a job in your field, whichever is most meaningful for you! To accomplish this, you will be needing access to a website. I highly recommend using some or all of the following, but you can use any resources you wish!.

Do some research into job possibilities in your area. Put together a list of at least FIVE different jobs that you would like to apply for that will fit your skills, abilities and education in five years. Make sure to make note of SALARY AND PAY and TYPE OF COMPANY AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, this will be very important when looking for a place to live and applying for and getting your position!

TUE

2/22

BELLRINGER: For today, students will help Mr. B. and possibly learn some new College Search tools along the way. For tomorrow, Mr. B. has to present a "College Search Workshop" for four straight hours to every single Junior. To practice this, we will be reviewing the plan for this in class today. Please bear with me! Here is the link- ICAP COLLEGE SEARCH LESSON PLAN.

After we have gone through this, please complete the COLLEGE SEARCH THINKING SHEET. I will offer 10 extra credit points to anyone that properly answers the question on this sheet.

FRI

2/18

BELLRINGER: It has been a very long week, especially for Mr. B. We did taxes, we talked about college and Valentine's Day... Let's do something fun for a change. Mr. B. presents... FOR SALE! A game of buying and selling real estate for fun and profit. I think you will like it, it was a student favorite with the Technology classes of 2006-2007.

   

FOR TODAY: Here are the rules for FOR SALE:

  1. We need SIX teams. I do not care how we come up with these teams, but please figure it out quickly and conveniently. Some students can sit out, if they wish, but they must still at least observe the game.
  2. Each team takes 2 2000$ coins and 10 1000$ coins, we gather at the table in the front of the room. Mr. B. will then walk you through gameplay. It is not only easy, but quick and fun. Games will last 10 minutes or so each.

TUE

2/15

   

BELLRINGER: Gather at the overhead, we have an important film to watch. If you are going to college next year or some time in the future, you should know this.

We discuss the film as we go. We also complete the COLLEGE CONSPIRACY REFLECTION at the end of the video. This WILL be a graded assignment, so give strong answers.

MON

2/14

BELLRINGER: OK, why not? Let's consider the Economics of Valentine's Day. Please complete the ECONOMICS OF VALENTINE'S DAY THINKING SHEET. While this is meant to be a fun exercise, I do expect solid effort on your answers!

WORK DAY- Time for a little test, we haven't had one in ages. Please complete the TAXES TEST from the information below.

Because you are so good at taxes, your cousin has asked for your help in completing her taxes. See her forms below. Please complete the 1040 form properly and submit it to Mr. B. for grading by the end of class on TUESDAY.

  • TAXES EXAM W2 FORM: Use this information to complete her 1040 form below.
  • TAXES EXAM 1099INT FORM: Use this information to complete her 1040 tax form below. Put this information on LINE 8 on her 1040 form!
  • 2022 TAX TABLES, in case you need them to complete her 1040 form below.
  • TAXES EXAM 1040 FORM: 2021 Federal Taxes. Complete this 1040 form. I also have a paper copy of this, if it would be easier, so either save it to your DESKTOP, then complete it and SEND IT TO Mr. B. for grading or turn in the completed form.

FRI

2/11

BELLRINGER: I have a headline article for you to consider. This is from the New York Times from this morning. For some of you that also had me in Civil Government class, you might remember that we discussed "Authoritarianism," the government that tells you what you should and should not do, to protect yourself from anything harmful. Mr. B. wonders if the CDC is wandering in that direction. You don't have to write about the image, but maybe you could consider it and decide what you think about the CDC's recommendations?

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "LASTNAME_TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to use an online service to complete your taxes for this year, you may. A number of services, such as HR BLOCK and TURBOTAX, will offer this service for free for filing a simple 1040 form. This will NOT make this process any easier, it will just help to automate and explain it a little bit. You will still need to show evidence that you have completed both the Federal and State Tax forms when you are done.

THU

2/10

BELLRINGER:We've been working on TAX STUFF for a few class periods now. But a lot of people nowadays don't file paper taxes, but use an online service. You could even use an online service if you wanted to, as well. But which one would be most appropriate for you to use? Well, complete THE ONLINE TAX SERVICES REVIEW THINKING SHEET.

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "LASTNAME_TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to use an online service to complete your taxes for this year, you may. A number of services, such as HR BLOCK and TURBOTAX, will offer this service for free for filing a simple 1040 form. This will NOT make this process any easier, it will just help to automate and explain it a little bit. You will still need to show evidence that you have completed both the Federal and State Tax forms when you are done.

TUE

2/8

BELLRINGER: We need to learn some key terms regarding income taxes- TAX DEDUCTIONS, STANDARD DEDUCTIONS AND ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS. Please complete the TAX DEDUCTIONS THINKING SHEET. TAKE NOTES ON THIS INFORMATION, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WILL SHOW UP ON TESTS!

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "LASTNAME_TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to use an online service to complete your taxes for this year, you may. A number of services, such as HR BLOCK and TURBOTAX, will offer this service for free for filing a simple 1040 form. This will NOT make this process any easier, it will just help to automate and explain it a little bit. You will still need to show evidence that you have completed both the Federal and State Tax forms when you are done.

MON

2/7

BELLRINGER: Let's talk about Online Payments, such as Venmo. Should they be taxed? Well, what do you think the IRS thinks about this? Please complete the ONLINE PAYMENTS BEING TAXED THINKING SHEET.

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "LASTNAME_TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to use an online service to complete your taxes for this year, you may. A number of services, such as HR BLOCK and TURBOTAX, will offer this service for free for filing a simple 1040 form. This will NOT make this process any easier, it will just help to automate and explain it a little bit. You will still need to show evidence that you have completed both the Federal and State Tax forms when you are done.

FRI

2/4

BELLRINGER: None for today. Please start work on your TAXES CASE STUDY. You can work with someone, if you wish, but please answer all questions to the best of your ability. Then move on to the rest of the TAXES PACKET.

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "LASTNAME_TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to use an online service to complete your taxes for this year, you may. A number of services, such as HR BLOCK and TURBOTAX, will offer this service for free for filing a simple 1040 form. This will NOT make this process any easier, it will just help to automate and explain it a little bit. You will still need to show evidence that you have completed both the Federal and State Tax forms when you are done.

THU

2/3

BELLRINGER: Why is it so hard to find full-time work, when employers are having such a hard time finding workers? Please complete the PART TIME WORKERS THINKING SHEET.

WORK DAY- LEARNING FOR TODAY: Time for us to start talking about Mr. B.'s LEAST FAVORITE THING- TAXES.

Everyone needs to know how to complete their taxes. We need to practice this. We will first do some case study research regarding W4 forms and who exactly DOES have to file taxes. We will review W2 forms and learn how to actually file taxes. Then, we will practice completing a 2021 1040 Tax Form, as well as a Colorado State Tax form.

Here is the list of the activities in the TAX PACKETS that you will need to complete. PLEASE MAKE A "TAXES" FOLDER IN YOUR SCHOOL GOOGLE DRIVE AND SHARE THAT FOLDER WITH MR. B. Put all copies of the following documents in this folder for grading!:

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not currently have a job and do not need to do taxes this year, please use the W2 form sample to complete the last two parts of this project (Federal and State Taxes) Otherwise, please complete this by doing YOUR OWN taxes! Show evidence of completion of this form for class credit.

TUE

2/1

BELLRINGER: Let's learn a little more about stuff. Please complete the LIFE INSURANCE THINKING SHEET. Please take a few notes on this information in your NOTEBOOK!

WORK DAY: Lots of students need to get caught up on a number of outstanding projects. In addition, we also have the CREDIT CARD COMPARISON PROJECT. This is due at the end of class today.

MON

1/31

BELLRINGER: Today, we have a pretty important Bellringer and it is a little more involved than some. Please complete the EMERGENCY FUND THINKING SHEET. Please spend the time to give good answers to this one, as I WILL be grading it!

FOR TODAY: Time to put some of what we have learned about CREDIT to work. Please complete the CREDIT CARD COMPARISON PROJECT. This is due at the end of class tomorrow.

FRI

1/28

BELLRINGER: None for today. Please meet me at the overhead to take a few more notes regarding CREDIT.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: We continue our discussion about CREDIT BASICS. Please, please take notes and absorb this material. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

Here is the link to the CREDIT CARD QUESTIONS TO ASK THINKING SHEET, which you should ALWAYS do before considering obtaining a credit card.

THU

1/27

BELLRINGER: We have been talking about CREDIT SCORES over the last day or so. Time to figure these out.

Today, we will access your personal score. Please click through to annualcreditreport.com, which is the only Federal Government authorized way to access your credit reports for free, once per year. This being the case, experts recommend using this site 3x per year. Once for your Experian report, once for your TransUnion report and once for your Equifax report, four months apart for each. START this process today to receive your EXPERIAN CREDIT REPORT.

Click on REQUEST YOUR FREE CREDIT REPORT. You will need to know your Social Security number and might need to know some personal information, as well. I would like you to try to complete this report by Monday, at the latest. You NEED to know what is in your report and what your report says about you. You NEED to control this information!

LEARNING FOR TODAY: We continue our discussion about CREDIT BASICS. Please, please take notes and absorb this material. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

Here is the link to the CREDIT APPLICATION from the lecture. PLEASE make a copy of this document in your GOOGLE DRIVE. Complete this, to the best of your ability, without giving any of your ACCOUNT INFORMATION or your SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION and share it with me for grading!

Here is the link to the CREDIT CARD QUESTIONS TO ASK THINKING SHEET, which you should ALWAYS do before considering obtaining a credit card.

TUE

1/25

BELLRINGER: Your CREDIT SCORE is one of THE MOST important vehicles that will decide how easily you can manage financial endeavors in your future, from landing a job, to getting a loan, to renting an apartment, to buying a car. How much do YOU know about credit scores? Let's find out. Please complete the CREDIT SCORE QUIZ. Don't know all that much? That's OK, we will start learning about this TODAY.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: Possibly one of the most important lectures you will have at high school, today we start to learn about CREDIT BASICS. Please, please take notes and absorb this material. THIS IS IMPORTANT!

MON

1/24

BELLRINGER: Please complete the INFLATION WAGES THINKING SHEET. I know, this sounds like ECON class, but it really isn't.

OUR PROJECT: Let's do some practical research! Please complete the CAR INSURANCE PROJECT. Please make sure that you note the WARNING SECTION! This project is due TODAY! Please share your Google Doc with me before you leave!

DONE with your insurance project? Let's work on some FINANCIAL LITERACY. Please log on to SAVOLOGY.com and click on LITERACY. This will give you a short quiz, asking you questions that you need to know about to be a financially smart citizen. You will NOT know all of these answers, but do your best. When you are done, please send me an EMAIL, listing the TOP THREE financial lessons that were RECOMMENDED FOR YOU by Savology. Let's see what we need to learn about!

FRI

1/21

BELLRINGER: We discuss the findings in the EMERGENCY SAVINGS THINKING SHEET from yesterday.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: Please get out your notebooks and meet me at the overhead, so we can complete our discussion about INSURANCE.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: We finally finish the INSURANCE BASICS slide show. Please take notes.

OUR PROJECT: Let's do some practical research! Please complete the CAR INSURANCE PROJECT. Please make sure that you note the WARNING SECTION!

TUE

1/18

BELLRINGER: Time to do some actual learning! Please get out your notebooks and meet me at the overhead for more learning about INSURANCE.

As we go through this slideshow, there will be a number of CHALLENGE QUESTIONS. Please answer these as we go by completing the BASIC INSURANCE CHALLENGE QUESTIONS THINKING SHEET. This WILL be a graded assignment.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: INSURANCE BASICS. Please take notes. This is actually kind of important.

FRI

1/14

BELLRINGER: Time to do some actual learning! Please get out your notebooks and meet me at the overhead for some INSURANCE.

As we go through this slideshow, there will be a number of CHALLENGE QUESTIONS. Please answer these as we go by completing the BASIC INSURANCE CHALLENGE QUESTIONS THINKING SHEET. This WILL be a graded assignment.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: INSURANCE BASICS. Please take notes. This is actually kind of important.

THU

1/13

BELLRINGER: Time to start learning about INSURANCE! YAY! How much do we know already? Please complete the INSURANCE BASICS THINKING SHEET. Please DO NOT look up the answers!

FOR TODAY: We finish working on our budgets, they are due today and need to be sent to Mr. B. for grading. Here are the RULES FOR YOUR BUDGET PROJECT.

PREPARING YOUR BUDGET: Once you have completed ALL of your research into your budgeting, Please spend some time creating your budge on SAVOLOGY.COM, using their MODULES>BUDGET TOOL. I would like to be able to grade BOTH of these projects by tomorrow. Please send me your budget SUMMARY for grading.

LEARNING FOR TODAY: INSURANCE BASICS. Please take notes. This is actually kind of important.

TUE

1/11

BELLRINGER: How can we save some money at the grocery store? Well, you could try to complete the CHEAPER GROCERY BILLS THINKING SHEET! That might help!

FOR TODAY: We continue working on our budgets. Here are the RULES FOR YOUR BUDGET PROJECT. For today, please work on the following:

  • PLEASE research and document all elements of FOOD SHOPPING for a one week period. Please complete this as if you were LIVING INDEPENDENTLY without any assistance from parents or from a meal plan at a dorm. Your FOOD PLAN should include all of the following:
    • Full, detailed planning for a total of 21 meals for a week (7 days worth of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.) Here are the options for this:
      • EATING OUT: Put together a full budget line for each type of meal and the expenses of eating out, multiply, as needed, to get a total for each week.
      • GROCERY SHOPPING: Put together a basic menu plan for 21 meals. Research prices for each meal and come up with a total grocery bill for a week. Make sure to include EVERYTHING- drinks, staples, chips, pickles, ketchup, bread, etc. Not sure how to determine prices for things? Try KINGSOOPERS.COM.
      • Make sure to include Personal items: Soap, shampoo, hair dye, Tylenol, bandaids, etc., if you have not included that from last class period.

PREPARING YOUR BUDGET: Once you have completed ALL of your research into your budgeting, Please spend some time creating your budge on SAVOLOGY.COM, using their MODULES>BUDGET TOOL.

MON

1/10

BELLRINGER: We gather for a few minutes to discuss our BUDGETING PLATFORM. Then, it is time to start considering your future and the budgeting that you will need to complete.

Please spend some time at the start of class going to SAVOLOGY.COM and creating an account. I recommend using your PERSONAL EMAIL for this, as opposed to your school email, which will disappear in about 5 months. You will be signing up for the FREE BASIC ACCOUNT, which will allow you to do budgeting, forecasting, give you report cards, etc. It will start with a questionnaire regarding your situation. Please complete this to the best of your ability.

For now, you do not need to link any of your accounts to be able to use this site. You can link your accounts, if you wish, but that is your decision, it is not required for this project.

We will be using this online tool to complete your budget. You will be graded on your final budget and possibly on some completed reports from the site.

Once we have complete all of our budgeting research, we will use the savology.com's MODULES>BUDGET TOOL.

FOR TODAY: We continue working on our budgets. Here are the RULES FOR YOUR BUDGET PROJECT. For today, please work on the following:

  • PLEASE research and document all elements of FOOD SHOPPING for a one week period. Please complete this as if you were LIVING INDEPENDENTLY without any assistance from parents or from a meal plan at a dorm. Your FOOD PLAN should include all of the following:
    • Full, detailed planning for a total of 21 meals for a week (7 days worth of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.) Here are the options for this:
      • EATING OUT: Put together a full budget line for each type of meal and the expenses of eating out, multiply, as needed, to get a total for each week.
      • GROCERY SHOPPING: Put together a basic menu plan for 21 meals. Research prices for each meal and come up with a total grocery bill for a week. Make sure to include EVERYTHING- drinks, staples, chips, pickles, ketchup, bread, etc. Not sure how to determine prices for things? Try KINGSOOPERS.COM.
      • Make sure to include Personal items: Soap, shampoo, hair dye, Tylenol, bandaids, etc., if you have not included that from last class period.

FRI

1/7

BELLRINGER: It's FRIDAY! Time for a few memes, of the healthy variety! Please complete the FRIDAY PERSONAL FINANCE MEMES THINKING SHEET.

FOR TODAY: We continue working on our budgets. Here are the RULES FOR YOUR BUDGET PROJECT. For today, please work on the following:

  • PLEASE research and document all elements of necessities that you will need for next fall (or whatever timeframe you have selected). This includes:
    • Transportation Expenses: Car, insurance, gas, bicycle, public transport, etc.
    • Communication/Technology Expenses:
      • Cell phone: Include data plan AND phone purchase, if needed.
      • A computer: Anyone heading to college will need a computer. If you do not have one, locate one that will fit your needs and include the pricing in your budget.
      • Internet access
      • Online services, such as Spotify, Hulu, etc.
    • Clothes and shoes: How much will you need to purchase on a monthly basis? ITEMIZE THIS, including prices!
    • Entertainment money for ...use your imagination.
    • Insurance: You must include HEALTH and RENTER's INSURANCE. You should include LIFE INSURANCE, if you think you need it.
    • Personal items: Soap, shampoo, haircuts, medicine, etc.

THU

1/6

BELLRINGER: As a "Getting Started" Exercise for this course, please complte a budgeting simulation. Later, we will do an actual budget that fits your real needs as a graduating high school student. For this project, click through to MoneyFit.com's My Life, My Choices, Student Edition. (Don't worry about the blocked video, you really don't need to view it!) You will need to start by filling in the information boxes on the page. Use your school email address and list Mr. Burkhard as your teacher. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you are done, please FORWARD this email to Mr. B. for grading! Students that beat Mr. B.'s score will receive 10 extra credit points!

You will receive an email that gives you a link to be able to get back to your simulation later. SAVE this email! You should be able to complete this in one class period!

FOR TODAY: We start working on our budgets. Here are the RULES FOR YOUR BUDGET PROJECT. For today, please work on the following (please note that, except for the MEAL PLANS at a college, we are NOT doing FOOD EXPENSES today):

  • PLEASE research and document all elements of the cost of LIVING or EDUCATION for where you think you will be next fall. This includes:
    • ATTENDING a 4 YEAR COLLEGE:
      • Tuition, books, fees, extra expenses for living on campus.
      • Room and board (meal plans) for living on campus.
      • Tranportation (parking permits, gas, insurance, etc.)
    • COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
      • Tuition, books, fees.
      • Transportation (gas, insurance, etc.).
      • Rent.
      • Utilities and Bills (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash)
    • WORK:
      • Transportation (gas, insurance, etc.).
      • Rent.
      • Utilities and Bills (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash)
    • MILITARY:
      • Any living expenses that you might encounter need to be researched and documented.

TUE

1/4

BELLRINGER: We talk a little bit about this semester and how we will be conducting our class. Then, as a preview to the course, we complete THE "YOUR IMMEDIATE FUTURE" PLANNING SHEET. Please be HONEST on this form! If this semester is going to be useful to you, we need to be as real as possible in our work!

As a "Getting Started" Exercise for this course, we will be completing a budgeting simulation. Later, we will do an actual budget that fits your real needs as a graduating high school student. For this project, click through to MoneyFit.com's My Life, My Choices, Student Edition. (Don't worry about the blocked video, you really don't need to view it!) You will need to start by filling in the information boxes on the page. Use your school email address and list Mr. Burkhard as your teacher. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you are done, please FORWARD this email to Mr. B. for grading! Students that beat Mr. B.'s score will receive 10 extra credit points!

You will receive an email that gives you a link to be able to get back to your simulation later. SAVE this email! You should be able to complete this in one class period!