Curriculum+Core

MRS. KNIGHTS CURRICULUM CORE ONLINE CLASSROOM [|I Q Quiz] [|THE MINT Financial Website] [|Write A Check] [|Interactive Check Writing] [|ENGINEERING Your Life] [|Career Development and Guidance Worksheets]

[|Pratical Money Matters] [|My Money]

Wednesday, March  [|Money Smart Online Program] [|Workforce Ready]


 * Monday, March 23rd, 2009 A-day

AM IN AN ENTREPRENEUR?

Today we are going to find out if you have the born skills or the desire to become an entrepreneur! First we need to figure out what an entrepreneur is. Click here and scroll down as you read quietly to yourself. [|What is an Entrepreneur?]

Take the Entrepreneurship Quiz to find out more about yourself [|Are you a Born Entrepreneur?] Click on this page. Click skip to next page. Read Are You a Born Entrepreneur as you scoll down the page. Once you are finished reading, click on Take the Quiz.

Go take a look at some Famous Entrepreneurs.....They are divided in categories and I want you to look at all the categories and people who interest you. Be sure to be able to tell me how they became an entrepreneur. [|Famous Entrepreneurs] This should take you approximately 30 minutes. You may share your information quietly with each other but continue to search.

Famous Quotes of entrepreneurs. Search this site for inspiration from your favorite entrepreneurs. [|Famous Quotes of Entrepreneurs]

Search these Google images for famous entrepreneurs or one that is interesting to you. Begin thinking about a Entrepreneur you would like to do your project about. It's always good to use someone that is interesting to you or someone you feel like you are most like. [|Google Images]**

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 A-day

YOUR PROJECT - BEGIN AND TRY TO COMPLETE TODAY!

Review the information above from Monday. You will complete a 200 point project using your choice of Voki or Blabberize. Below is a summary of what you


 * Monday, February 23rd, 2009 A-day**

**Technology**, along with many other factors, has leveled job prospects for people all over the world. **Career opportunities** are more diverse than they used to be, and students today need to be introduced to the growing **global competition** that they will face. Most important, they need **motivation** to plan and see the **education** that is so **crucial** for their futures. This website is designed to **provide a framework** for students and teachers to use as they explore possibilities and learn how to **prepare for the future**.

[|Career Forward]

Friday, February 20th, 2009 A-day

You've been hearing a lot about **INFLATION** and **UNEMPLOYMENT** from your parents and on the news. Well it's your turn to keep **INFLATION LOW** (around 2%), and keep UNEMPLOYMENT close to normal which is (5%). **CAN YOU DO IT?** Read before you plan the game.

Think you can make the country run smoother? [|Monetary Policy]

Once you have gotten the country under control, see if you can **//ESCAPE from Barter Island//** by using the old form of money, Bartering! Escape from Barter Island [|Can you escape?]

Once you have the county under control, I want you to practice your vocabulary while you **//FEED THE HUNGRY//**. It is proven that those who have a broad vocabulary (use various words for the same meaning) **//MAKE MORE MONEY!//** Feed the Hungry while improving your vocabulary [|Free Rice]


 * Friday, January 23rd, 2009 A-day**

Write a check - [|Check] [|Balancing your checkbook]
 * Writing a check and balancing your checking account.

Check Writing Terms and Definitions:**

**Payee:** The party that receives the check. **Minimum Balance:** The minimum amount of money required in your account. Having an amount less than the minimum ba ** After viewing the above lessons, here are some important additional points to keep in mind when writing a check: ** Be sure not to leave any blank areas on your check. The safest method is to draw a line though any open spaces. When writing the check amount, be sure to always start at the beginning (the far left) of the line. This will help make sure no one tries to make any unauthorized changes to your check. Write clearly and only use ink when writing your check to help prevent anything from being altered or changed. Your check is not legal until you sign it. However, keep your checks in a safe place until you are ready to use them for [|payment]. Also, never sign a blank check. If you post date your check, it may not be cashed until on or after that date. However, it is recommended that you do not post date a check. Banks will often process the check even if the check is post dated if they do not notice the date. Also, they may charge an additional processing fee. Make sure the amount box (where the amount of the check written in numbers) and the amount line (the amount of the check written in words) match.
 * Payor:** The party that writes the check (to the payee).
 * Check Register:** A booklet that is used to keep a record of all your checking related transactions, including checks written and deposits.
 * Check Stub:** A strip on the side of some checks that is torn off. Used to keep record of the amount of the check.
 * Endorse a Check - Check Endorsement:** When the payee signs their name on the back of a check to [|cash] or deposit the check.
 * Balance:** The amount of money currently in your checking account.
 * Non-sufficient Funds:** When you write a check for more money than you have in your account.

If you make a mistake when writing a check, write "VOID" in big letters on the check and tear it up. Keep a record in your check register of voided checks and canceled checks.

Be sure to keep a record of all your written checks in your check register. Also, keep track of your check numbers. Each new written check should be written with the next available check number.

When paying by check in person, keep in mind that you may need to show proper identification. This may include a drivers license, passport, or other form of ID.

Check to make sure that the numbers written out in long-hand match the numbers written on the box on the check. Often, bank employees only look at the long-hand numbers, and ignore the numbers written in the box.

A common mistake is an amount such as $100.42 is incorrectly written as //One-hundred forty-two// instead of //One-hundred and 42/100//. If you do this, the larger amount may be deducted from your account.

Instead of first writing the check and then recording it in the checkbook, consider entering it in the checkbook first. People often forget who they wrote a check out to and how much it was for because they were in a hurry or just absent minded. So enter the check information in the checkbook first to help eliminate this potential mistake. lance may result in extra service charges or reduced privileges. **Service Charge:** An amount the bank charges (fees) for use of the checking account.

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