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FINAL EXAM 2014

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2013-2014 School Year Final Exam Copy and Paste these questions into a GOOGLE DOCUMENT and SHARE THEM WITH ME FOR CREDIT (hscribnercaa@gmail.com) when you have completed them. Answer The Following Questions (Each question should be explained with a paragraph answer, 3-4 sentences, with proper structure.): Question 1:   Describe, in your own words, how technology has changed the world you live in (compare it to the world your parents and grandparents grew up in):   Question 2:   List and explain five ways you will use the tools you have been given in this course during the upcoming summer vacation.   Question 3:   Explain how the technology tools you have been taught this year will help you in High School. Question 4:   Describe a time when you could pass on your knowledge in the coming year.   Who would you teach?   What skills or tools would you show someone else?   Why? Question 5:   What does the term “Technologically Literate” mea...

Final Budget Project 2014 & Extra Credit

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TODAY IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY INVASION DURING WORLD WAR II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bTMAdcmsLY Please view the video above in class and write a short Journal (Weebly) Entry on what it must have been like to be 18 years old and having to come ashore on those horrific beaches in the midst of battle.  Why do you think that the men and women of that era are known as "The Greatest Generation".  Know too that the living record of that time is quickly disappearing.  WWII Veterans are almost all dead, and we owe our freedoms and respect to them as we move forward! Next, Follow the Directions Below to Create Your Budget Presentations for Next Week! Today you will turn your Personal Monthly Budget into a Google Presentation.  You must open Google Drive and CREATE a new Presentation.  Label your new presentation "PMB (Your Last Name) P(1-6)". You must have the following items:  5 or more slides.  All Items in your Personal Monthly Budget must be...

Final Budget Changes 2014

Everyone: Here are the final changes to your Family Monthly Budget.  Please record the changes and email me your final budget forms.   I will review your budget and comment on them next week.  This will be a major part of the grade for this marking period:  1.  Add 5 pints of your favorite ice-cream to your grocery bill for the month 2.  Add $150 to your budget for home repair   3.  Add a Doctor’s visit to your budget ($20 copay) 4.  If you did not add a vehicle to your initial budget, you need to find a car and insurance. 5.  Get a pet:   dog, cat, fish, snake, whatever….but budget for the animal, veterinarian and care products. 6.  You are taking a class at a local college….add $425 for tuition and $125 for books. 7.  You went to the movies with your niece/nephew/child/etc…..add enough to cover popcorn and tickets. 8.  You took first prize in a writing contest….add $100 9.  Add $50 per month for an incr...

Insurance Search 2014

O bjective:  Students will learn why insurance is critical to making sure they are covered in the event of a catastrophic loss.  Students will complete a Journal Entry about the primary types of insurance they may require in their lives.  Students will discover what Renters Insurance is and why it is important.  Students will calculate basic costs for different types of coverage and estimate monthly costs associated with Renters Insurance. Students will then choose a Dream Car and investigate the costs of owning and operating it. STEPS 1.  Read Lifehacker Article and Complete Journal (Weebly) Entry 2.  Follow steps to learn about and estimate Renters Insurance Needs. 3.  Follow directions for Dream Car exercise and investigate insurance costs. 4.  Enter costs on Budget Sheet prior to leaving class today! 5.  Work on any items still outstanding for class. Please READ the following article  http://lifehacker.com/what-types-of-insurance-do-...

Budget Posting Day & Utility Costs 2014

Objective:   Students will begin to enter data on their budget sheets.  ALL ENTRIES ARE TO GO IN THE PROJECTED COSTS COLUMN OF THE BUDGET!  Students should spend time today entering their Projected Costs for rent, transportation (train/bus pass), shopping costs and any other items on their budget sheets.  Students should also add the MONTHLY INCOME to the INCOME BOX to initialize the sheet.  Finally, students should research the cost of utilities in their new city and estimate the costs on their budget sheets.  See directions below for figuring out your monthly utilities. Steps: 1.  Enter your Monthly Income in the Income Box on the Budget Sheet 2.  Enter your Projected Cost for your RENT 3.  Enter your Projected Cost for the SHOPPING you did to move in. 4a.  Complete Journal Entry (Weebly) Listed Below 4b.  Use the tools below to determine your Average Utility Costs for the Month: Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash Pickup, ...

Investing and Stock Market Challenge 2014

Objective:  Students should learn the basics about savings accounts and investing in the Stock Market.  Students will use independent learning time to navigate through a series of videos to help them better understand basic Personal Budgets, Saving Money, Credit Card Tips, and how to Invest in Company Stocks.  Students will complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry, a Budget Worksheet, and sign up for our class Stock Market Challenge 2014. Steps: 1.   Read the Article below and complete a Journal (Weebly) Entry 2.  Watch Videos Below and Complete Class Worksheet & Vocabulary List 3.  Create an account on Investopedia.com and click link below to join 2014 Game 4.  Work on anything else you owe for this class if all other items are finished. To begin your investing journey, please read the following article:  Investing VS Gambling Article (Click Here) and write a brief (2-3 Sentences) journal entry (Weebly.com) about your feelings about the main point ...