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Practical Money Skills for Life: Cars and Loans
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Being prepared is the best way to keep car-buying choices and decisions on the right track. In this lesson, students will examine all aspects of the car-buying process including: understanding the differences between buying and leasing; evaluating used cars; financing; applying for loans; and finding the best auto insurance.Preparation
- Register for an account in order to access the lesson plans. Download and review the following materials for Lesson 9: Cars and Loans under the Grades 7-8 lesson plans:
- Print the Teacher's Guide (see Example Web Site above)
- Print Student Activities (pdf) for each student
- Download and familiarize yourself with the PowerPoint presentation (PowerPoint) to use in class.
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- Review the Teacher's Guide (pdf) for the detailed lesson plans.
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This site offers complete lesson plans and materials on many other topics at the 7th & 8th grade levels including:
- Making Decisions
- Making Money
- The Art of Budgeting
- Living on your Own
- Buying a Home
- Banking Services
- Credit Cards
- The Influence of Advertising
- Consumer Awareness
- Saving and Investing
- In Trouble
- Consumer Privacy
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Program Areas
- ESL: English as a Second Language
Levels
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
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