Piggy Banking
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Mathematics Social Studies Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Lisa Hale
Debbie Johnson Sheila McMullin | |
| Description | Students will develop an understanding of banking principles and budgeting through the use of check writing and budget making. Students will also do Internet research to compare the cost of living and vacationing costs in different regions. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | computers with Internet and PowerPoint access, calculators | |
| Grade Level | 7 | |
| National Standards | Use problem solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical concepts.
Formulate problems from situations within and outside mathematics. Develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems with emphasis on multi-step problems. Acguire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully. | |
| Career Clusters | Business and Marketing | |
| Keywords | banking
budget ledger gross income net income reconciling bank statements | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Piggy Banking
Lesson 1: Piggy Brings Home the Bacon Lesson 2: Piggy Housing-Straw or Brick? Lesson 3: Check Out the Pig Lesson 4: Is the Pig in a Pickle? Lesson 5: Piggy Hams Around | |
| References | http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.writing the journey.com http://www.citysearch.com | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 7.9 -add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers
7.11- select and use an appropriate process for estimating and computing fractions, decimals, percents, and whole numbers 7.18-create algebraic equations and expressions from written statements 7.20-use and apply formulas in problem solving situations 7.46-use appropriate software and technology to practice and master seventh grade instructional objectives 7.49-use a calculator to solve problems with integers | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 7.10- analyze how geography influences the economy of a region
7.12- describe the relationship between supply, demand and the price of a product 7.13-define economic terms 7.20- compare and contrast geographic regions 7.60- use a variety of audio-visual and multi-media materials to master seventh grade Social Studies Instructional Objectives | |