Independent Living
Throughout this unit we will be focusing on the following aspects:
General Outcome 2: Resource Choices
Students will make responsible decisions in the use of finances and other resources that reflect personal values and goals and demonstrate commitment to self and others.
R1. Identify personal resources, and explain how they could be of value to self and others
R2. Compare needs, wants and consequences, with consideration of self, others and societies
R3. Examine sources of lifestyle aspirations, and relate these to personal resources
R4. Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to achieving personal financial goals
R5. Determine the varied implications and challenges of independent/interdependent living
R6. Develop strategies to be informed consumers
R7. Evaluate the services and costs of various types of financial institutions
R8. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of credit
R9. Examine various types of investments and the practical and ethical issues of investing
R10. Identify and analyze a variety of types of insurance
R11. Develop strategies to overcome potential resource challenges
- Lifestyle Choices
- Personal Financial Management (planning, budgeting, financial institutions, credit and insurance)
- Buying your first Car
- Renting
General Outcome 2: Resource Choices
Students will make responsible decisions in the use of finances and other resources that reflect personal values and goals and demonstrate commitment to self and others.
R1. Identify personal resources, and explain how they could be of value to self and others
R2. Compare needs, wants and consequences, with consideration of self, others and societies
R3. Examine sources of lifestyle aspirations, and relate these to personal resources
R4. Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to achieving personal financial goals
R5. Determine the varied implications and challenges of independent/interdependent living
R6. Develop strategies to be informed consumers
R7. Evaluate the services and costs of various types of financial institutions
R8. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of credit
R9. Examine various types of investments and the practical and ethical issues of investing
R10. Identify and analyze a variety of types of insurance
R11. Develop strategies to overcome potential resource challenges
Powerpoints
Intro to Independent Living- Needs vs. Wants
Resource Choices
Budgeting Money
Budgeting Time
Resource Choices
Budgeting-Food
Renting
Pay Stubs & Banking
Saving & Credit Cards
Loans
Taxes
Buying your 1st Vehicle
Insurance
Investments
Informed Consumers
UNIT PROJECT
Resource Choices
Budgeting Money
Budgeting Time
Resource Choices
Budgeting-Food
Renting
Pay Stubs & Banking
Saving & Credit Cards
Loans
Taxes
Buying your 1st Vehicle
Insurance
Investments
Informed Consumers
UNIT PROJECT