Budgeting for a fun day with a friend
While planning a fun day with a friend, students make decisions about how to budget their money.
Big idea
People face spending decisions every day.
Essential questions
- What should be included in a budget?
- How can having a budget help me manage my money?
Objectives
- Explore criteria for making spending decisions
- Understand the role of spending in their lives
What students will do
- Make spending decisions for a fun day with a friend.
- Create a budget for their outing.
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Teacher guide
Budgeting for a fun day with friends (guide)
Student materials
Budgeting for a fun day with friends (worksheet)
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.