How do I get a job? How much money am I worth and how do I calculate my pay. What do I do with my paycheck after I get it? This course teaches personal finances such as getting jobs, balancing checks, and saving money.
Teaching Material
- Personal Finance Files: You can access all of the units material by selecting
- Personal Finance Pacing Guide: Print the Pacing guide for easy reference or to distribute to your students. Courses can be taught as outlined in the pacing guide or can be lengthened or shortened to fit your needs as a teacher.
Online Material
Click on any of the units to access all of the teaching material you will need.
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Unit 1 Introduction – Getting a Job |
Students will be introduced to the course material and getting started. |
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Unit 2 Calculating Payments |
Students will learn how to calculate and estimate weekly payments for specific bills. |
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Unit 3 Checks |
Students will learn how to pay bills and keep track of personal finances manually. |
Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 |
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Unit 4 Calculating Wages and Income |
Students will learn different ways to earn money including salary, tips, and commission. |
Week 7 Week 8 |
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Unit 5 Meal Planning & Saving Money |
Students will learn how to save money and eat healthy as they plan weekly food expenses. |
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Unit 6 Calculating a Budget |
Students will show their budget on pie charts. They will learn some rules of thumb for budgeting. |
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Unit 7 Medical Insurance |
Students will learn about and made decisions regarding medical insurance. |
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Unit 8 Auto Insurance |
Students will learn about and make decisions about automobile insurance. |
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Unit 9 Interest |
Students will learn how to calculate simple and compound interest. |
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Unit 10 Investing – The Stock Market Start Unit 11 |
Students will learn about stocks and the basics of price changes in the Stock Market. |
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Unit 11 Buying a Car |
Students will be introduced to various considerations for purchasing an automobile. |
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Unit 12 Buying a House |
Students will be introduced to different aspects of purchasing a home. |
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Unit 13 Home Improvements |
Students will be introduced home floor plans and calculations for various remodeling projects. |
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Unit 14 Home Party Planning |
Students will learn to calculate the costs of hosting a party or gathering. |
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Unit 15 Final Review and Final |
Students will review the basics of the units taught and prepare for the final. |