Adulting — Lesson 303
More Bang for Your buck
Students explore the difference between needs and wants, and then generate a list of questions they should ask themselves before making a purchase. Students also develop a seasonal buying calendar, based on when the best deals are available.
What Students Learn
- How to evaluate wants vs. needs
- Various ways to save $$ on everyday purchases (like comparison shopping)
- How to use consumer research to your advantage
- How to be resourceful (beg, borrow, barter)
Suggested Time
- Preview and Episode Viewing: 45 minutes
- Activity 1: 30 minutes
- Activity 2: 30 minutes
Sketch: Get Smarter
Lessons in Adulting
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Your first big Purchase
What Students Learn
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Make sure your first big purchase is B.R.O.W.N. - whether it’s the latest computer, a new smart phone, or a car. Learn about budgeting, researching, negotiating, and more.
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Understanding Your Paycheck
What Students Learn
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What’s on your stub, bub? Check out the modern American pay stub to learn about the deductions on your paycheck from Social Security to Workman’s Compensation to a 401(k) plan.
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The World Is A Risky Place
What Students Learn
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Be smart about taking risks in life. Learn about liability, contracts, and insurance, and how to protect your business, your assets, and yourself.
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Wheel of Misfortune
What Students Learn
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Find out how to avoid common money mistakes such as overspending, too much debt, lack of planning, or no emergency fund.
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More Bang for Your buck
What Students Learn
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Whether you’re facing good times or tough times, know how to get the best value for your money. Discover tips for stretching your dollars.
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Movin’ On Out
What Students Learn
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What’s the true cost of cutting the cord? We take you through it all — budgeting, roommates, finding a place, and learning about all the hidden costs mom and dad used to pay.
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You Are the Target!
What Students Learn
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….of advertisers, that is. Recognize how to resist manipulation, and how to apply good consumer skills to cut through the commercial fog.
