High School Grade  Project 1 week

Career Quest: Uncover Your Future Job!

Caden C
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Purpose

Explore how to manage a monthly budget by simulating real-world financial scenarios. Investigate potential careers and determine a realistic monthly salary to allocate for essential expenses like housing, food, and transportation. Engage in discussions and collaborative activities to compare different job roles and their financial implications, fostering a deeper understanding of personal finance management.

Learning goals

In this project, you will explore potential career options and determine a job you might have in the future. You'll calculate a monthly budget based on the salary of your chosen job, considering essential expenses like housing, food, transportation, and savings. By the end of the week, you'll understand how to manage finances effectively and make informed decisions about your future career path.
Standards
  • Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.B.5: Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a context.
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
  • Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Products

Create a detailed monthly budget plan using a hypothetical job and salary of your choice. Research and list standard essentials and needs, such as housing, food, transportation, and utilities, and allocate your budget accordingly. Design a visual representation of your budget, such as a pie chart or spreadsheet, to present your findings. Conclude with a reflection on how your budget aligns with your chosen job and any adjustments you might need to make for financial stability.

Launch

Begin by exploring various career options that interest you and align with your skills and passions. Research the average monthly salary for each job and choose one that you find appealing. Use this information to create a realistic monthly budget, considering essential expenses such as housing, food, transportation, and savings. Share your budget plan with your peers in a collaborative session to gather insights and suggestions.

Exhibition

Create a budget presentation where you outline your chosen job, monthly salary, and how you allocate funds for essentials and needs. Use visual aids like charts or graphs to illustrate your budgeting decisions. Facilitate a gallery walk where you present your budget plan to peers, allowing them to ask questions and provide feedback. Conclude with a reflection on what you learned about managing finances and how it might influence your future career choices.