Lesson Objectives
- Describe what personal finance is.
- Outline the components of effective financial planning.
- Identify focuses of study throughout this course.
- Understand the evolution of America’s dependence on credit.
- Observe and analyze the “normal” American family as it relates to personal finance.
- Develop communication strategies for managing money and discussing financial issues.
- Evaluate your own money personality; identify your money strengths and weaknesses.
Assignment 1.S.1
- Read each of these statements and mark whether you agree or disagree.
Assignment 1.S.2
- Make a copy of this Google Document, rename the document to Chapter 1 BOWYL – (Your Initials), and move it into your Chapter 1 folder.
- Complete the graphic organizer in the document.
Assignment 1.S.3
- Utilize this Chapter 1 Review to assess your learning from Chapter 1. You have as many attempts as you need to get as good of a score as you can. You are free to use your Chapter 1 Textbook when going through this review.
Assignment 1.S.4
- Make a copy of this Google Document, rename the document Short Answer 1-(Your Initials), and move the Short Answer 1-(Your Initials) into your Chapter 1 folder.
- Use your Chapter 1 Textbook link to help answer your questions.
Assignment 1.S.5
- Make a copy of this Google Document, rename the document Case Studies 1-(Your Initials), and move it into your Chapter 1 folder.
- Read THREE of the cases and write a possible resolution to the problems presented. Remember to apply the personal finance knowledge and principles you have learned in this chapter.
Chapter 1 Folder
- Tomorrow you will turn in your Chapter 1 folder. This folder should include the following files:
- Personal Finance Journal-C1
- New Deal Policy
- Financial Well-Being
- Chapter 1 BOWYL
- Short Answer 1
- Case Study 1
- If you have not yet completed all of these, use time today to get those finished as well.