Junior

Students explore the difference between needs and wants by creating their own concept map using a hierarchy of needs as a reference. Focus will be on using real life examples.

Students use simple comparison shopping techniques to make purchasing decisions about food choices. The focus is on justifying their choices financially.

Students create a list of a week’s worth of snacks from local grocery stores or markets for a family that includes healthy choices within a specific budget.

Students explore the short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use on both physical health and finances over time.

Students explore how advertising techniques can influence their buying decisions related to food and everyday items. Guidelines for viewing and evaluating advertisements are created.

Students plan a class party on a budget taking a few limitations into consideration. Students analyze, compare and evaluate different plans to vote on one.

Students analyze a scenario where they have won a cash prize for a poster design contest. They must decide how to use their winnings by considering different variables.