Consumer+Skills

Course Syllabus
 * August 17**



Supplies needed - #|spiral notebook, pocket folder, pen/pencil

1. Bellringer - Are you a wise #|consumer? Yes or No --- Why or why not? (needs to be a #|complete sentence) THIS NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN YOUR NOTES 2. Setting SMART Goals - notes on #|power point Activity - Set a Consumer Goal (5 points) Write a short term goal (to be #|completed in 3 weeks) using the SMART criteria on a sheet of notebook paper; fold the paper in half (hamburger style) and turn in
 * August 20**

1. Bellringer - What are the two traits of a wise consumer? Educated and Disciplined 2. #|Consumer Rights & Responsibilities Notes  See the activity on the last slide (due by the first quiz which will be next week) 3. Pick up handout on #|government agencies from #|the makeup box in the classroom
 * August 22**

1. Bellringer - Explain a positive you have had as a consumer. 2. Handling Consumer Complaints  No handouts this class period 3. Activity - See last slide of PowerPoint 1st quiz will be on Wed. August 29
 * August 24 **

1. Bellringer - List one reason you choose to make a purchase. 2. Notes - 
 * August 27 **

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Need to also provide examples for each; will need to look in the textbook (found in A102) for examples on pages 65-66. <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Activity - see #2 on the following powerpoint <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">First quiz will be on Wed. August 29 - make sure you bring all notes/handouts

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">1. Bellringer - What items with personal info do you carry in your purse, wallet, backpack? 2. Quiz (15 points) - must make up quiz in ELC by Wed. 9/5 3.#|Identity Theft and #|Consumer Fraud Notes - 5. No Activity Assigned Today
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">August 29 **

1. Bellringer - What type of advertising influences you the most?
 * August 31**

2. Hand Back Quizzes 3. Update Goal (1st update - 5 points) 4. Persuasion and Advertising 5. Pick up the "What's the Hook" handout and #|complete using 2 of the commercials on the powerpoint. (will do the back of the activity next class period.)

NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
 * September 3**

Unit 1 Test on Monday (can use notes/handout)
 * September 5**
 * Consumer Ethics**
 * Activity**

Consumer Ethics Print and use as notes
 * September 7**

Print and use as notes

The above handouts were #|completed in class as fill-in-the-blank and were the activity for the day. Unit 1 Test Test Makeup - You have until Friday, Sept. 14 to make up the test in the ELC. After 9/14, the test score will be a zero. Second update of SMART goal (5 points)
 * Unit 1 Test on Monday (can use notes/handout)**
 * September 10**

Investing in Education Notes are only slide 1 of powerpoint Activity - write a 4-6 sentence paragrah explaining your plans after high school (college or #|technical school, where, how you will pay for it, etc.
 * September 12**

#|Paychecks No notes today Pick up the packet in the makeup folder and complete Mid unit quiz next wed. 9/19
 * September 14**

Answers to Paycheck Deductions Activity 1. GROSS PAY $210, FED TX $21 MEDI $3.05 SOC SEC $13.02 ST TX $6.30 UNION $4.20 TOTAL DED $47.57 NET PAY $162.43

2. GROSS PAY $1346.15 FED TX $134.62 MEDI $19.52 SOC SEC $83.46 ST TX $47.12 TOTAL DED $284.72 NET PAY $1061.43

GROSS PAY $1400 FED TX $140 MEDI $20.30 SOC SEC $86.80 ST TX $49.00 TOTAL DED $296.10 NET PAY $1103.90

Hand Back Unit 1 Tests Update Goals for Last Time (20 points total) Pay Periods (nothing to make up) W-4 Tax Form (pick up handout from makeup folder
 * September17**

Finish completing W-4 Form Notes -
 * September 19**

Quiz next class period over first 3 lessons of Unit 2

Unit 2 Quiz (Have until Friday, 9/28 to make up in ELC) Taxes - irs.gov computer activity (see Mrs. Griffith to find out how to make this up)
 * September 21**

NO SCHOOL
 * Mon. Sept. 24**

Taxes
 * Wed., Sept. 26**

Completing a 1040 EZ Form (must see Mrs. G to make this up) Notes
 * Friday, Sept. 28**

Economy Day 1 Copy of Notes with Blanks
 * Mon., Oct. 1**

no activity today

Economy Day 2
 * Wed., Oct. 3**

Economy Day 3 Today's Activity <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">1. Go to <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">[|www.treasurydirect.gov/kids/history/history.htm] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">2. Today's Activity <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Fed. Regulations - See Mrs. Griffith to obtain this activity (turn in for 10 points) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Read about the debt during each of the historic time periods (i.e. civil war) and record one thing you learned for each one. ( may be asked for on the unit test)
 * Fri., Oct. 5**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Economy Day 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Activity is listed on the last slide of the powerpoint. Will need to see Mrs. Griffith to obtain the copy of the article and Pork Barrel spending.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Mon. Oct. 8 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Mon. Oct. 8 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Unit 2 Test <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Have until Wed. Oct. 17 to makeup in ELC <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">No School <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Federal Reserve & Economy <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Saving Before You Invest <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Investing & Stock Market <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Stock Market Project in Library <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Project is due Nov. 14
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Wed. Oct. 10 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Fri. Oct. 12 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Mon. Oct. 15 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Wed. Oct. 17 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Fri. Oct. 19 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Mon. Oct. 22 & Wed. Oct. 24 **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Fri. Oct. 26 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">No School

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Other Investing Options <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Quiz on Wed. over Savings and Investing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Mon. Oct. 29 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Banking - Choosing a Financial Institution <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Savings Accounts <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 17px;">Wed. Oct. 31 **