Advanced Level Course Introduction Advanced Level

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 2 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Good Morning! 1/29/14 Please pick up a bell ringer from the desk and answer the bell ringer question. Today we are: Learning about how you, money and the economy relate to each other Discussing present and future goals (bumper sticker) Homework: Interview parents Friday: Money in Your Life

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction – Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What does a “good life” mean to you? (Write and share with partner) What do you think of when you hear the word “well-being?” (Write and share with partner) Well-being - Feeling good about one’s life

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 4 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What are three things you did today that involved money in some way? Money plays a large role in life – affects well-being Money can create both positive and negative feelings Well-being Money

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 5 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What is the first word you think of when you hear the word “money?” This course will help you learn how to manage your money positively Help create positive feelings about money High well-being Do these words prompt positive and/or negative feelings?

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What would you think if you were told “My decisions regarding money affect what happens to the U.S. economy?” You have the freedom to spend your net income Your choices affect your life today and in the future You are also a member of a community Your individual and community interactions affect the economy Individual Community U.S. economy

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction – Slide 7 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What does the statement “your present self impacts your future self” mean to you? (Group) What does the statement “you are better off in a community than by yourself” mean to you? Themes of the course You are responsible for yourself. Your present self impacts your future self. Investment helps manage risk and allows you to cope with risk and uncertainty. You are better off in a community than by yourself.

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 8 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Bumper Sticker Life is a Highway – what does that mean? What do you want your future to look like? Think about it, then create your bumper sticker 20 minutes to complete!

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 9 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What do you believe are traits of people who manage their money well? This course will help you develop money management knowledge and skills Knowledge Knowledge about money and personal finance Skills Decision-making Self-discipline Critical-thinking Communication Other?

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 10 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Your Future Awaits! Learn to manage your money well High well-being

2.1.1.G1 © Take Charge Today – August 2013 – Advanced Level Course Introduction– Slide 11 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona How do you interact with money? Earning – Did you know that working at a job isn’t the only way to earn money? Receiving – Have you ever received a gift from a relative or friend? Saving and Investing – Do you know the difference between saving and investing? Spending – Did you know that spending involves a lot more than handing over money? Giving - Did you know that giving is a part of spending?