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Personal BudgetStudent name: ___________________________________Driving Question:How can I create a complete budget and personal finance plan?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research personal budget and finance plan information. For at least 10 economic concepts that you don’t understand, look up and figure out the contextual meaning (what does it mean to you?). Find or create a spreadsheet that keeps track of income and expenses. Create at least 3 different budget scenarios (one of them can be your situation) and figure out the budget details.2. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.3. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. A rubric will be provided. Include:??Your personal finance plan: describe your income and expenses. Are you able to save/invest money or are you creating debt???A description of the other two scenarios??Observations about how these scenarios compare to each other??What you learned from this project??Clear financial goals for the future4. Go through the writing process: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final project presentation (with a works cited slide).5. Plan, create, and publicly present a detailed display that illustrates what you learned in your research. Present this information with your intended audience in mind. College: Living On Campus or Off CampusStudent name: ___________________________________Driving Question:In college, is it better to live on campus or off campus?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the pros and cons of living on campus and off campus for college students.Focus on the financial costs, but also include social costs, dietary costs, lifestyle costs, etc.Consider:??Tuition and fees costs??Room costs??Food??Laundry??Utilities, cable TV, internet??Transportation costs and time??Social life??Rules and restrictions differences??Etc.2. As part of your research, create a survey about living on campus or off campus, and give it to at least 10 students on a college campus and at least 10 students not yet in college. Write at least 8 questions for this survey and use the information you get as part of your research for your paper.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Create a thesis statement (opinion sentence) which answers your driving question.5. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above. A rubric will be provided. 6. Plan, create, and publicly present a detailed display that illustrates what you learned in your research. Present this information with your intended audience in mind. College CostsName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How much does college cost?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the costs involved with going to college. Look at:??At least 3 colleges in state: 1 public 4-year, 1 private 4-year, and 1 community college??At least 1 college out of stateFor each college, consider:??Tuition & Fees??Travel costs to and from the college to your hometown, and everyday transportation costs??Room & Board??Amount of time/money YOUR potential major would take to completeAlso research these issues involved with education:??Systematic problems with education and income inequality (both in the U.S. and worldwide)??How education is funded (include options for how YOU can pay for higher education)2. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.3. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Education and Earnings Name: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question: What’s the difference in how much money you’ll make if you drop out of high school, get your GED, graduate from high school, or graduate from college? Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project: 1. Research the difference in job opportunities and average earnings depending on the amount of education one has. Include: * A brief history of how society educates its young* Education’s cost to society* Job opportunities available to people who have different levels of education* Average earnings depending on level of education * How people pay for their own education (especially college)* What should be done about the education system (include your opinion) 2. As part of your research, conduct an interview with a knowledgeable authority on your topic. Create 10 questions beforehand to use for this interview. Include information from your interview in your presentation.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project. 4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. A rubric will be provided. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited slide).Include the information listed above. Renting an ApartmentName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:Which apartment should I rent?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the process of renting an apartment. Also, you will research important “factors to consider” when choosing and paying for a living situation. Consider:??Roommate situations??Apartment size??Rent??Security deposit??Location??Laundry??Other bills: water, sewer, gas/heat, air conditioning, cable TV, internet??Transportation costs and time??Social life??Rules and restrictions differences??Estimated total cost per month for each apartment??pare at least 3 different actual apartments. Also research how the economic system of housing works. Include:??How “supply and demand” works??How apartment complexes work financially. What are their costs and sources of income? How is profit determined?2. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.3. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Buying vs. Renting a House Name: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question: Is it better to buy a house or rent a house? Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project: 1. Research all aspects of buying and renting a house. Compare and contrast these two options. For at least 10 economic concepts that you don’t understand, look up and figure out the contextual meaning (what does it mean to you?). 2. As part of your research, interview a person who works professionally in some aspect of real estate. Ask this professional about the pros and cons of renting and buying a house. Also ask about the process of renting and the process of buying. 3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project. 4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Also include: * The pros, cons, and process of renting a house* The pros, cons, and process of buying a house * A comparison. Which is better? Why? * How this applies to your life Renting a House Name: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question: Which house should I rent? Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project: 1. Research the process of renting a house. Also research important factors to consider when choosing and paying for a living situation. Consider: * Roommate situations* House size/Yard size/Garage * Rent * Security deposit * Location * Laundry * Other bills: water, sewer, gas/heat, air conditioning, cable TV, internet * Transportation costs and time * Social life * Rules and restrictions differences * Estimated total cost per month for each apartment 2. Compare at least 3 different actual houses 3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project. 4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Buying a houseName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How much would it cost to buy a house in Phenix City, AL vs. Columbus, GA (or another city where you would like to live one day)?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research all aspects of buying a house. For example:??Research the process of buying a house (hiring an agent, getting preapproved for a loan, etc., etc.)??Research the housing markets in Spokane and Eugene. Compare and contrast these two places.??Consider how the government affects housing (setting loan rates, property taxes, etc.)??For at least 10 economic concepts that you don’t understand, look up and figure out the contextual meaning (what does it mean to you?).2. As part of your research, interview a person who works professionally in some aspect of real estate. Ask this professional about the process of buying a house and how housing markets differ in different places.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. You will want to also include the following information in your presentation:??The process of buying a house??How the government affects housing??A comparison. Which place is better? Why???How this applies to your lifeBuying a carName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:What kind of car should I get? How do I buy a car? How should I pay, and how is the government involved?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Brainstorm and research the pros and cons of different types of cars (smaller, larger, older, newer, trucks, hybrid, sports car, van, etc.). Which is best for your situation?2. Research the process of buying a car. How do you make sure you’re not getting ripped off? How is the government involved in this process? What taxes do you have to pay at the time of purchase, annually, biannually, etc.?3. Research the pros and cons of these two options: paying in full and making payments. Consider:??Building credit??The cost of interest associated with loans??The amount of money you have now??Other factors4. Conduct a short interview with a person connected to the automotive business to help you answer these questions.5. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.6. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Buying a Used CarName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How do you buy a used car?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the process of buying a used car. Consider:??Choosing between wants and needs. How do people decide what kind of vehicle to purchase? What influences this decision???Paying for the car. Is it better to save up money and pay all at once, or take out a loan and make monthly payments???Who to buy from.??How to make sure you don’t get ripped off.??How the government is involved in this process (getting a car title, paying tax on the car purchase, getting tabs, insurance, etc.)??What would you do if you were to buy a used car?2. After doing research, conduct an interview with someone involved with used car sales. Before the interview, create 8 or more questions for the interview. Use the interview answers as part of your research.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Car Maintenance: Old Cars vs. New CarsName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:Is it more expensive to maintain an old ’64 Mustang or a new 2014 Mustang?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research how to maintain used cars. Consider:??How cars work in general.??What you would do to an old ’64 Mustang to make sure it is in proper working order.??How often the owner should check and replace fluids and key parts in used cars.??How much money these car parts cost.??How expensive maintenance for a ’64 Mustang is compared to how expensive maintenance is for a new Mustang. What are the big differences???How the government is involved with car sales, car maintenance, and taxes.??How this information will affect your future.??Etc.2. Graph how much a new Mustang costs (sales price and maintenance) compared to an old Mustang in a year by year comparison.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. The Cost of MarriageName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How much does it cost to get married?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research items that are necessary (and optional) to have a wedding, and their costs. Use the internet, magazines, and/or call around town (have at least 2 written sources). Come up with 3 scenarios: a budget (cheaper) wedding, an average-cost wedding, and a dream (more expensive) wedding. Describe the costs of each. Also include how the government is involved with weddings (wedding license, liquor permits, sales tax for all of the items you buy, etc.). How much does the government make on an average wedding?2. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.3. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Financing a ChildName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How much does a baby cost?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research and analyze all costs of having a child (from pregnancy to the first 6 months of the baby’s life). Consider the costs of:??Health care??Transportation (to doctor’s appointments, etc.)??Clothing??Diapers??Formula??Bottles??Food??Furniture (crib, stroller, car seat, etc.)??Child care, etc. (peek ahead to after the first 6 months)??Other expenses2. Research and analyze what government assistance is available for those unable to pay, and where that money comes from. Research how the U.S. health care system functions, and how insurance is involved.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Starting a BusinessName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How does starting a business work and what do you have to do to begin?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the process of starting and owning a small business. Consider:??Choosing a name for your business??What goods/services your business will offer??The process of finding a location for your business (Lease or buy? Zoning? Parking?)??The process of getting funding for your business (Loans? Investors?)??Contracting with suppliers??Hiring employees??Making your business sustainable/profitable going forward2. As part of your research, conduct an interview with someone experienced in starting up and owning a small business. Write at least 10 questions for the interview beforehand.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. UnemploymentName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:What effect has the economy had on employment in Phenix City in the last 10 years?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research the situation of the U.S. economy and how the economy’s change has affected unemployment rates during the last 10 years. Some ideas:??Why have things changed economically? How have things changed???Is it easier to get a job now or 10 years ago???What kinds of jobs have been affected???What have people done in order to cope with a changing economy? How have everyday people been affected???How has the government been involved? What has the government done to try to help the economy (include at least 3 examples)? What are the pros and cons of these actions?2. As part of your research, interview at least 1 person who is an authority on the economic situation and/or unemployment. Write at least 8 questions for this interview and use the information you get as part of your research for your paper.3. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.4. Create a thesis statement (opinion sentence) which answers your driving question.5. Your presentation should revolve around your thesis statement. Include information about the economy during the past 10 years, and how people have to make choices between wants and needs and evaluate the outcomes of those choices. Also include the government’s role in the economy. Theorize what can be done to remedy the current economic problem.6. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. Drug Cartel EconomicsName: _____________________________________________________________________Driving Question:How does a drug cartel grow/produce, transport, and sell cocaine?Student will demonstrate the competencies for Economics based on completion of the following project:1. Research how drug cartels work, focusing on the cocaine trade. While analyzing this economic system, consider:??The production of cocaine. Where is it produced (be specific)? Why is it produced in those places and not where it is sold? How does climate affect where it is produced? How is it produced? How much does it cost to produce it???The transportation of cocaine. How is cocaine transported from where it is produced to where it is sold? How does geography affect transportation (including how far it needs to be moved)? What problems are encountered? How much does transportation cost???The sale of cocaine. How much profit do the cartels make per unit of cocaine? How much do they make per year???How does this process affect an everyday person in the countries where it is grown, transported, and sold? How does this trade affect the governments where it is grown, transported, and sold???What are the drawbacks/ limitations/ legal issues involved with the production, transportation, and distribution/ sale of cocaine?2. Keep a research log (where you keep research details and sources). Keep a learning log (keeping track of time spent on the project). Complete a final reflection at the end of your project.3. Complete a PowerPoint presentation describing what you learned. Include the information listed above as well as the information from your research. Go through the writing process with your teacher: drafts (as many as necessary), editing, revising, and a final presentation (with a works cited page). A rubric will be provided. ................
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