Week+Twelve+Activities

=Michigan Virtual High School=

Module 1-Activities
Complete the Activities and //**post results**// in the Discussion section


 * ** Activity 1 **, you can create a **Venn Diagram or a Table** with three columns that state the similarities and differences for the **two** people interviewed.
 * Remember to use **Google Docs** and **Share** the document (under Settings, ** Change ** to **Public**)
 * Example Venn Diagram for Interview Results (Firefox, Explorer 8, and Safari can open this file)
 * Example Table/Chart for Interview Results
 * ** Activity 6 **, list at least ** two ** //wants// and ** two ** //must haves//, and explain why you chose them.
 * Type response for activity six directly into the message post box, then paste the link for activity one.

Sample Post:
Wants: 1... because ... 2... because ... Must Haves: 1... because ... 2... because ... []

Interview someone you know who has followed a particular career path that you may be interested in. Ask him about the steps he took to accomplish his career goals. Explore the impact his career has on his lifestyle and how he is accomplishing his financial goals through his career.
 * Activity 1 **

//**Sample questions:**// 1. What education was required to get into this career? 2. What was the biggest challenge that you faced in your career preparation? 3. What impact has your career had on your lifestyle? 4. What financial goals have you been able to accomplish, or have you struggled with completing them as a result of choosing this career? 5. What is one recommendation you would make to assist me in my beginning this career?

Once you complete the interview, share the responses with other students who interviewed someone about a career choice. When every member of the group has shared his or her lessons learned from the interviews, create a list of the best recommendations that emerge from your discussion.

//**Teacher-led discussion:**// A need is something that you have to have to survive in life. A want is something that you would like to have but do not have to have it. Each person’s values affect how somebody determines something to be a need or a want. A need for one person may be a want for somebody else.
 * Activity 6 **

//**Sample items:**// Hat Shoes Computer Video Games_ ||< Cable TV Cellular Phone Good Paying Job Health Insurance Money for Retirement ||
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Upon completion of the activity, get into small groups and answer the following questions. Then, as a whole class, discuss your responses.
 * Reflection Questions: **

a) Why are everybody’s needs and wants different? b) Why is it important to understand what your needs and wants are? c) How could your needs and wants affect your personal budget? d) Do you think your needs and wants may change as you get older and as your life changes? How?

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Sample Post:
[|trhodesoneill] 1... because ... 2... because ... 1... because ... 2... because ...
 * re: Section 1-Interview and Budget**
 * Wants:**
 * Must Haves:**

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