7th+Grade+Math+-+Class+Projects

Balance Project: due Friday, 1/7/11


 * Black Friday and Cyber Monday Assignment:** Make a list of all the people that you will be buying Christmas gifts for this year. You must have a minimum of 6 people for which you will be shopping. Use the link below to access the ads and sales that are currently available to you. You must purchase at least 3 things today. Write down on a piece of paper that you will be handing in the following: 1) your christmas list with how much you plan on spending on each person 2) list each item that you purchased today giving the item name, the website/store, the purchase price, and for whom you are buying this gift. 3) Total up your purchases and deduct it from your checking accoung. You must spend at least $200 today.
 * [|Shopping Websites]**
 * Game of Life, Week 7 (11/22/10):[[file:The Game of LIFE-Week 7.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 6 (11/15/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE-Week 6.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 5 (11/8/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE -Week 5.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 4 (11/1/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE-Week 4.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 3 (10/25/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE-Week 3.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 2 (10/18/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE-Week 2.pptx]]**
 * Game of Life, Week 1 (10/11/10): [[file:The Game of LIFE.pptx]]**
 * To research your career:** Use the following website to help you look up information about your career: www.bls.gov/oco


 * Check, Please**!: You will be given a checking account along with bills to pay. You must reconcile your account and make decisions on managing your money. View the following videos as you get started in increase your knowledge of banking procedures and vocabulary.
 * [|Checking Account Information]
 * [|Checks]
 * [|Bank Statements]
 * Watch how to fill out a check: []

Assignment: Write 3 checks on the paper checks provided. Make them out to the following:
 * Berrien Springs Middle School for $25 for lunches
 * Comcast for $123.97 for your cable bill
 * Mrs. Jaggi for $352.06 for her birthday! lol

You will be given a profile which includes your profession along with your salary. You will also be given blank checks and a check register to pay your bills. You must keep track of your payments and deposits along with the checks that have been writtin on your account. You will also have a questionnaire to fill out about your finances and your ability to afford things. We will spend the first 10 minutes of class on this project.

This project will be due on Friday, October 8th.