Learn How to Make a Half-and-Half Self-Portrait to Teach Literacy

This is a innovative way for teachers to get to know and engage students in literacy through art projects. This unconventional way of portraying oneself gives students an opportunity to reflect on who they are and introduce themselves to their teachers and peers. These projects provide opportunities to share vulnerabilities, …

Lesson #12 Read the Fine Print; not everything is as advertised

Your Destination: Advertising provides an image of a service or product for consumers to buy. Read the fine print. Advertisements are meant to make you want something, but just remember, would you have bought it before seeing the ad? Travel Kit: Do the research and make sure you are getting …

Lesson #9 What are APR’S (Annual Percentage Rate) and why it is important to avoid them

Loans are okay if you have a good plan for paying them back. It is the same system for mortgages, credit cards or personal loans.  Your Destination: A purchase APR is the rate consumers are charged. This is the rate of purchasing a product or service and paying interest over …

Lesson #7 Know the Difference between Need and Want

Your Destination: For anyone to save money or know what to spend it on, you must distinguish between luxuries and necessities.  Travel Kit: Necessary items are things you need to have like food, water, clothes, dishes.  Luxury items are things you should buy when you have excess income after paying …