Lesson Extension Activities
May Week 3: Memorial Day BBQ Planning
Objective
Students will demonstrate their financial literacy skills to plan a Memorial Day barbecue. After reviewing the Digitability Memorial Day Catalog, students will use their budgeting skills to calculate totals of a given scenario. Students will use critical thinking skills to determine how to adjust budgets as necessary.
Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will use budgeting skills to plan a holiday barbecue. As students calculate totals, they will determine if they have stayed within their given budget and make changes as needed. Students will then practice their communication skills as they share their results with their peers.
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, filling out their Memorial Day BBQ budgeting form, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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