1. Please pick up your Warm Up sheet from the folder on the table in front, get out a pen or pencil, and wait for today’s question to appear on the board.

2. Warm Up
Why do people sign contracts when obtaining a service from someone else?

3. Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Objective: Students will be able to examine contracts and why people engage in charitable giving.
Purpose: Many of you will need to sign contracts, so it is critically important that you are aware of the contents in a contract.

4. Reminders 39 school days remaining in the semester
You must pass this class in order to graduate
If your name is on the chalkboard, that means you still have to take the Unit 3 Test. This must be done during 7th period or after school.

5. Contracts Contract: a legally binding agreement between 2 parties
It may be a physical or electronic document
Contains the terms and conditions of the agreement

6. The Fine Print of a Contract
By reading the fine print, you will understand exactly what you are agreeing to
Contents
Expectations
Any charges
How the contract can become void

7. Before Signing a Contract
READ THE ENTIRE CONTRACT!!!!!
Ask questions about any terms and conditions that you do not understand
Check all monetary figures
Make sure that there are no mistakes in the contract

8. What to Be Aware of Don’t let the salesperson rush you
Never sign a contract that has any blank spaces
Never agree to verbal contracts
Always get a physical copy of the contract

9. Charitable Giving Costs Benefits Money out of pocket Time
Tax deductions
Helping society
Feel good