Financial Basics — Lesson 116

Budgeting Basics

Students create an informational campaign pamphlet for other students in their school, to help them understand the importance of budgeting.

What Students Learn

  • The importance of having a budget
  • What you can learn from keeping track of your expenses
  • How to use a budget for personal or business situations

Suggested Time

  • Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
  • Activity 1: 30 minutes
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BK Hosts: Budgeting Pie Chart

Clips for this Lesson

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