Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Kendyl Redding
Planning Unit: Powell County CES
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Plan of Work: Acquiring Basic Life Skills in Family and Consumer Sciences
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The Menifee County Family and Consumer Science/ 4-H Youth Development Agent partnered with Menifee County Middle School Social Studies teacher to promote financial understanding in 7th and 8th grade students beginning in Fall 2017. Twice per month, 140 students will explore the concepts of money and learn about topics such as taxes, budgeting, saving, credit/debit, and career exploration. This curriculum will help to prepare students for the Reality Store in spring of 2018 where they will get to put their skills into practice.
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