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Grades 9–10
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Grades 9–10

Preparing Materials

The first step in preparing your materials is to customize the syllabus to outline your own version of the program.

The next step is to gather supplies and compile materials for students. You can download the materials or order printed copies for free. Gathering and preparing materials will take approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Supplies

In addition to the materials we provide, you may wish to purchase or gather the following items.

A shoe box to hold classroom bonus/fine slips after students record them in their logs. 1 per class
Portfolio folders with clasps where students can store their bank logs and other materials. 1 per student
Items for students to purchase at auctions, such as toys, baked goods, or gift certificates. 3 to 7 per auction

Student folders

Put the following items into each student folder:

Item Quantity
Syllabus 1
Job application 1
Rental agreement 1
Bill payment log 1
Bank log 1
Unpaid bill notice 4
Business license application 1
Tax form 1

Bank box

Create a bank box where students can deposit their bonus/fine slips after they update their bank logs. We suggest using a shoe box with a slot cut in the top; this would be easy to use and would store the slips safely.

Visual displays

In addition to the syllabus you give to each student, you may want to create additional visual displays for easy reference throughout the year. (If you have Visual Display Artist as one of your classroom jobs, the student or students holding this job can create these displays.)

Some suggestions include:

Item
Bulletin board
Posters (e.g., bonuses, fines)
Presentation

Other materials

For the activities throughout the year, you will need the following materials:

Item Needed for
Job offer letters Job assignment
Business license applications Throughout the year
Bank logs Throughout the year
Unpaid bill notice Bill Day
Deed to desk Bill Day
Tax form Tax Day
Auction record form Auction
Certificate Year-end wrap-up

Insurance simulator:

What's the damage?

Generate

Insurance costs:

One-time yearly payment of: $1,200
or monthly payments of: $200
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Insurance simulator:

What's the damage?

Generate

Insurance costs:

One-time yearly payment of: $1,200
or monthly payments of: $200
X