Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.
Family Budget Exercise
?Loss of Income Exercise:
1) Students work in small groups; each group will be a "family" which is assigned a decent income, appropriate to the community in which they live. Each “family" determines a household budget for its income using guidelines provided by the teacher. Budgets account for basic needs, such as housing expenses, food, transportation, insurance, medical and dental services, entertainment, etc. 2) Once each group’s budget is complete, the students are informed by the teacher that their income will now end, abruptly. Students must discuss what they would do, and each group must review its budget and prioritize
decision-making. What goes 1st, 2nd, 3rd?
