Journal entry - Tell me a little bit about yourself. Write about choices and decisions you have had to make recently at school.
Week 2:
Journal Entry - List three occupations that are related to each school subject area
English, Math, Science, Gym, Geography
What did you learn from playing the Spin Game, what new information did you gain?
Complete the World of Work Survey
Week 3:
Design a Business Card
You may either create your card on the computer or with the colored cards provided in class.
Your card must contain the following information: Name, Title, Place of business, address, phone number, email or website, logo - see rubric for more details
Students are split into groups and begin to "plan" their neighbourhoods. Each student will cut out his or her house, car and other relevant items and create a nieghbourhood where they live. Each group is to prepare a one page description of their neighbourhood and present it to the class.
Finish What Young Workers Should Know handout
Begin reflecting on their money habits and goals for the future. Complete two reflection pages on internet quizzes on various money related topics.
Week 9:
Computer Lab Surveys on spending habits, budget knowledge and goal setting
Week 10:
Leisure Time Assignment
4 pages in total
End product: Pie Graph
Week 11 and 12:
Filling out Job Applications
Do's and Don'ts
Three applications
- McDonald's
- Harvey's
- Tiim Horton's
Week 13
Social Insurance Number
Transferable skills
Gender and Work
Business Card - see rubric posted in your English classroom
Oral Presentation expectations
Computer lab - research your occupation from the Real Game to find out additional information and compare income and education requirements
- handout to be completed and handed in
- Research Assignment
Week 6:
Income vs Occupation Graph
Create a horizontal bar graph showing the distribution of income in your class.
Reading a pay stub handout
Vocabulary definitions
Week 7:
Complete your budgets
What did you learn from completing the wish list and budget assignment?
What kind of items did you have to sacrifice in order to balance your bduget?
What is the difference between what you WANT, what you NEED and what you can AFFORD?
How realistic were your choices for entertainment, other items, miscellaneious in comparison to your real life expenses now?
