The 7th grade students watched a video on "Being a Wise Consumer" in class this week. They discussed the smart steps to follow when planning a purchase, making a purchase and evaluating their decisions.
After discussing how much money middle school students spend every week the 7th graders determined that it would be wise for them to earn some money of their own.
We discussed jobs that would be appropriate. Most of these jobs were service oriented; babysitting, lawn mowing, snow shoveling and pet sitting. We went on to discuss qualifications, fees, work schedules and other important factors to consider when starting a business venture.
The students will be working in the IMC to complete a "job brochure" to promote their business.
Nice job!
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
