§130.243 Dollars and Sense

Dollars and Sense Overview :

Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, the money management process, decision- making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in career and technical student organizations and other leadership organizations.

Dollars and Sense Course Outline

The lessons in this course may be used in any sequence. The suggested sequence order is as follows: All TEKS Overview Introductory Lesson: Dollars and Sense I. Management of Individual and Family Resources TEKS...

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Dollars and Sense : Lesson Plans for Classrooms

Take It to the Bank

May 02, 13 // Dollars and Sense

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has a national program called Financial Fitness. The goal of the program is for students to...

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Personal Money Management

December 31, 12 // Dollars and Sense

Money management is an important part of making smart economic decisions. We make economic choices everyday in purchasing clothing, food, health and wellness, entertainment,...

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Consumer Services Careers

November 14, 12 // Dollars and Sense

What career do you see in your future? What education do you need for this career? How much money will you make? What skills...

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Managing Your Finances

October 27, 12 // Dollars and Sense

Everyone wants to have the resources to provide for all of their needs and some of their wants. In this lesson, you will identify...

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Introductory Lesson: Dollars and Sense

August 24, 12 // Dollars and Sense

The purpose of this lesson is to serve as an introduction to the course Dollars and Sense. Students will be introduced to the world...

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End of Course Project Options- Dollars and Sense

May 01, 12 // Dollars and Sense

This lesson will provide End of Course Project Options for students enrolled in Dollars and Sense.

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My World, My Future

December 14, 11 // Dollars and Sense

Students will research environmental trends and issues that may affect their future, and evaluate how they are affecting families now and how they will...

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