Thursday, April 15, 2010

The True Cost of Buying a Car

-My estimated payment on a 60 month loan would be $812 a month.

-My deposit would be $4,569 and it would cost me $582 a month with a 36 month lease.

-My final cost after leasing would be $40,972.

Monday, April 12, 2010

The Spin Game

What new word or words did you learn during the Spin Game?
- I wasn't here for the Spin Game but I heard the words were hard to remember.

Why is it important for your team to work together to decide on a group answer?
- Because you can all put your ideas together to figure out what you want the answer to be.

What are some examples of school subjects that relate to specific occupations? How do they relate?
- I'm not really sure.

What occupations did you learn about that you did not know of before playing the Spin Game?
- I did not play the Spin Game so I did not learn about any occupations.

What occupations are related to the environment? How?
- I'm not sure which occupations there are but I'm guessing something to do with the environment and jobs that are outdoors.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Foundation

A:

Jobs:
1) Dentist
2) Doctor
3) Teacher

Occupation:
1) Registered Nurse
2) Waitress
3) Cashier

Career (parts):
1) Education
2) Pass Jobs
3) Volunteer Work

B:

What changes have you noticed recently at school? What changes have you noticed in your neighborhood?
- I haven't really noticed any changes. Everything has stayed about the same.

What useful things have you learned outside of school? How?
- I can't really think of any useful things I have learned outside of school. But I know I have learned things at home and other places.

What surprises have you experienced that turned your life in a direction you weren't expecting?
- I'm not sure what has changed my life in a different direction.

Who has helped you make an important decision?
- My parents usually help me make an important decision. But sometimes I'll have to make them for myself.