Economic+Self-Sufficiency

It is very important to be economically self sufficient.


 * Title of Resource**: ** Suze Orman Website **
 * Location of resource**: [|www.suzeorman.com]
 * Creator of resource**: Suze Orman Media, Inc.
 * Description of resource**: This web site is full of valuable resources pertaining to money. it has infortamtion about investing, paying of debt, retiring and creating an emergency fund. There are resource tools on this site that you can input your money amounts and suggestions are given with what to do next.
 * Applicable TEK(s**): 103.243 Dollars and Sense (2) The student employs management of individual and family resources to meet goals across the life span of family or individual. (A) Evaluate the need for personal and family financial planning, including budgeting, expense records, and maintaining economic self-sufficiency; (B) compare types of loans available to consumers and distinguish criteria for becoming a low-risk boroower; (C) connect mathematics to the understanding of interest, including avoiding and eliminating credit card debt; (D)collect evidence and data related to the implementing a savings program, the time value of money, and retirement planning; (E) explore how to be a prudent investor in the stock market and other investment options.
 * Resource type** : web page
 * Intended use**: teacher information resource and possible class activity
 * Resource Attachment:**[]

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 * Title of Resource: Debt in America Flat Broke and Borrowing
 * Creator of resource:** 20/20
 * Description of resource:** You tube video showing a family in debt and one that is not. It shares the different things that the families do that puts them in their situations. It gives great tips on saving some money and how to cut costs.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (2) The student employs management of individual and family resources to meet goals across the life span of family or individual. (A) Evaluate the need for personal and family financial planning, including budgeting, expense records, and maintaining economic self-sufficiency;(C) connect mathematics to the understanding of interest, including avoiding and eliminating credit card debt.
 * Resource type :** video
 * Intended use:** class activity, teacher information resource
 * Resource attachment:

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Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants.
 * Title of Resource:** Secrets of Thrifty Families
 * Location of resource:** Parade.com
 * Creator of resource:** Lynn Schnurnberger
 * Description of resource (2-3 sentences)
 * Resource type :** web page article
 * Intended use:** Teacher Information Resource
 * Resource attachment: []**


 * Title of Resource:** Cost of Living Wizard
 * Location of resource:** salary.com
 * Creator of resource:** salary.com
 * Description of resource:**This is a cost of living calculator that is very ewasy to use. You just input your base salary and then your present location and another or future location. The calculator than lists the comparison of both the cost of living and salary paid.
 * Applicable TEK(s):** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (2) The student employs management of individual and family resources to meet goals across the life span of family or individual. (A) Evaluate the need for personal and family financial planning, including budgeting, expense records, and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.
 * Resource type :** web page
 * Intended use:** class activity, student resource
 * Resource attachment:** [|**http://swz.salary.com/costoflivingwizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp**]


 * Title of Resource:** Consumerism
 * Location of resource:** Utah education network
 * Creator of resource:** Annette Ainscough
 * Description of resource:** This is a lesson plan that covers four class periods of 45 minutes each. It teaches students how to be wise consumers and the impact media has on many consumer purchases. It also discusses the rights you have as a consumer.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (A) analyze economic rights and responsibilities of individuals and consumers; (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants; (E) analyze the impact of media and technological advances on family and consumer decisions.
 * Resource type :** lesson plan
 * Intended use:** teacher resource
 * Resource attachment:** [|**http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=465**]


 * Title of Resource:** Making Money
 * Location of resource:** Utah education network
 * Creator of resource:** Mardene Fernandez
 * Description of resource:** This lesson plan is for 10 class periods that run 90 minutes long. It includes concepts such as values goals, decision making, taking responsibility and dealing with consequences for decisions made and a project to put all the concepts together.
 * Applicable TEK(s):** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants; (D) analyze the consequences of an economic decision made by an individual consumer such as the secisions to provide safe and nutritious foods, clothing, housing, healthcare, recreation, and tranportation. (2) The student employs management of individual and family resources to meet goals across the life span of family or individual. (A) Evaluate the need for personal and family financial planning, including budgeting, expense records, and maintaining economic self-sufficiency
 * Resource type :** lesson plan
 * Intended use:** teacher resource
 * Resource attachment: []**

Creator of resource Lisa Reyes Description of resource It explains how a person can save money by paying yourself first. It also has other links for them to see a person can make millions of dollars. Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants. Intended use: class activity Resource attachment: ** **Title of Resource** How much interested? Creator of resource Lisa Reyes Description of resource It explains how the student needs to chose a credit card. It also shows them how the interest rate works. There are some activities for the student can do. Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants. Intended use: class activity Resource attachment:** **Title of Resource Risk Business or Not! Location of resource Thirteen.org Creator of resource Thirteen Description of resource** Explain the relationship between saving and investing. Compare the risk, return, and liquidity of investment alternatives How to have a safety net. Intended use: class activity, teacher information resource, Resource attachment:** []
 * Title of Resource** Pay Yourself First
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 * Resource type : lesson plan
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 * Resource type : lesson plan
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants.
 * Resource type : lesson plan,

Location of resource Thirteen.org Creator of resource** Melissa Donohue Intended use: (class activity, teacher information resource, student resource, etc) Resource attachment:** []
 * Title of Resource Financial Planning for Catastrophes
 * Description of resource It focus on** planning financially for unexpected disasters, showcasing the devastation that can occur from natural catastrophes.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 Dollars and Sense (1) The student demonstrates management of individual and family resources such as finances, food, clothing, shelter, health care, recreation, transportation, time, and human capital. The student is expected to (C) develop and apply multiple strategies for individuals and families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants.
 * Resource type : lesson plan