Prioritize spending for a family, using figures gathered through research and calculation. React to an emergency situation. Reflect upon their experience and the impact of the article. Synthesize all of the information they have gathered and create a plan for charitable giving in the future. Make a list, dividing it into Wants and Needs.
Students share their answers.
Divide students into groups of four or five. In their groups, students brainstorm a list of things that must be purchased or paid for in the month of December. The list must cover the basic needs of the family - rent, food, healthcare, etc. It may also include things that the family may want or need in addition to their basic needs. After finding the price of these items in their community, students should make a budget for the family, prioritizing those items that are most important.