Career Clusters connect school work with the knowledge and skills needed for success in college and careers. Each Career Cluster identifies pathways from secondary school to two- and four-year colleges, graduate school, and the workplace. These videos will motivate students to work harder to achieve their career goals. Please choose from any of the Career Clusters that interest you.
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This lesson discusses the importance of managing money wisely. Zyler Z. wants to purchase an expensive pair of tennis shoes that his parents are not able to afford. The students explain why money...
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This program reviews key points of managing money by questioning Kayla K. and Zyler Z. in a game show format. Highlights of the game show examine the definitions of debt, economic literacy...
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The mission of Economic Central is to influence good money skills. The goal is to educate students on the practical principles of money management. Our economy is built by spending income on durable...
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The friends of Economic Central want a new image, a new look, and a new attitude. Kayla K. and Zyler Z. are taking an invested interest in the way they look. Although they would like to have designer...
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Pygg E. Bank and Alisa examine the concept of GREED. Selfishness is explored as a financial issue in negatively impacting our pocketbooks. Trying to get what others have can cause financial problems...
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Kayla K. and Zyler Z. share what their spending practices are such as purchasing video games and candy. What you purchase IS your investment. That’s why it’s important to make smart investments...
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Consumer buying is at an all time high. Today’s forecast is EXPENSIVE. Zyler Z. and Kayla K. Compare the prices of a candy bar and a telephone call today with previous years. Inflation and its causes...
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Alisa Boykin introduces the topic of the lesson, debt elimination. By defining credit, Alisa discusses the difference between good and bad credit or debt with the Economic Central characters. By...
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Activity Sheets include: Read the clues and write the correct answer from the word bank in the crossword puzzle. Multiple Choice Questions about Dr. Linda Bell's bio About the Honoree Dr. Linda Bell...
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May 2021 African American History Calendar Honoree Dr. Sherman James, who taught at Duke University, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, explains...
