This is an introductory class to the concept of money and economy and their uses in our society. This class is an activity-based class, with weekly activities to engage students to learn economic concepts primarily from the Money MunchKids curriculum and other kid-friendly sources.  Language arts (reading money-related books/articles) and math (money calculations and word problems) activities and projects will be regular part of the class.  At the end of the class, students will be knowledgeable about:

 

o History and role of money – coins and paper

o Income, expenses

o Banking: Checking and savings account functions

o Debit and credit cards

o Budgeting

o Key Concepts of Demand and Supply

o Stock investment

o Taxes

 

•   Tuition: $220 per semester 

•   $50 Non-Refundable deposit will be applied toward Student Workbook and materials fee

•   Charter school approved class – Excel, iLead, Inspire, Sage Oaks, Sky Mountain, NUA and Springs.  Charter school vendor name is Farida Hsu.  If your charter school is not listed here, please inform me.

•   Class time: 1 hour

•   Contact: Farida Hsu – lamplighterca3@gmail.com