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Buying a Car - Financial Literacy Series
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Ages 15-18
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NOTE: This class has NO live meetings. Each week Monday by 8:00 AM CST a pre-record instructional video, lessons, materials, and activities will be uploaded to the classroom. In this 5 lesson class, students will learn how the explore terms and basic strategy used when purchasing a car. Whether new or used, buying a vehicle is probably the largest purchase a teenage will make. While those in the business sell cars every day, the average consumer has little experience buying a vehicle. Knowing some basic strategies can make the process less stressful. Lesson 1: Choosing a Car ◾ Identify factors to consider when looking for a car ◾ Compare different types of cars ◾ Understand the differences between popular car research websites and apps ◾ Conduct research to find a few cars that meet their needs Activity: RESEARCH: Find Your Next Car Lesson 2: Costs of Owning a Car ◾ Summarize the different costs associated with owning a car ◾ Explain the different factors that can affect car insurance rates ◾ Understand how depreciation affects car’s value over time ◾ Calculate the total costs of car ownership for a specific vehicle Activity: RESEARCH: Monthly Cost of Car Ownership Lesson 3: Buying New and Used Cars ◾ Understand the pros and cons of buying a new vs. a used car ◾ Explain the various warranty options available to them when purchasing a car ◾ Identify the differences between a pre-owned vehicle and a certified pre-owned vehicle ◾ Explore the various options they have to get an auto loan and understand the pros and cons of each ◾ Read a vehicle history report in detail Activity: FINE PRINT: Vehicle History Report Lesson 4: Leasing vs. Buying ◾ Explain the pros and cons of leasing a car instead of buying one ◾ Read a car lease agreement to understand costs, restrictions on use, and what happens at the end of an auto lease ◾ Understand the costs of monthly payments and why they differ between buying and leasing Activity: ( INTERACTIVE) Lease vs Buy Car Calculator Lesson 5: Sealing the Deal ◾ List items they need to bring to a dealership when buying a car ◾ Explain how buying a car from a private seller differs from buying from a dealership ◾ Identify best practices when negotiating a car price Activity: RESEARCH: Find Your Next Car This is clsdd jsd no live meetings that uses Nearpod and precorded lesson videos. Students will not be making an actual car purchase. Students will be learning about the responsibilty and cost of owning car, how the process works of buying a car and basic knowledge of the vocabulary used.
Learning Goals
Students will explore and improve knowledge of the car buying process in today's society, evaluate personal needs and wants of a car and have a better understanding to make an informed decision.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Choosing a Car
Identify factors to consider when looking for a car
Compare different types of cars
Understand the differences between popular car research websites and apps
Conduct research to find a few cars that meet their needs
Lesson 2:
Costs of Owning a Car
Summarize the different costs associated with owning a car
Explain the different factors that can affect car insurance rates
Understand how depreciation affects car’s value over time
Calculate the total costs of car ownership for a specific vehicle
Lesson 3:
Buying New and Used Cars
Understand the pros and cons of buying a new vs. a used car
Explain the various warranty options available to them when purchasing a car
Identify the differences between a pre-owned vehicle and a certified pre-owned vehicle
Explore the various options they have to get an auto loan and understand the pros and cons of each
Read a vehicle history report in detail
Lesson 4:
Leasing vs. Buying
Explain the pros and cons of leasing a car instead of buying one
Read a car lease agreement to understand costs, restrictions on use, and what happens at the end of an auto lease
Understand the costs of monthly payments and why they differ between buying and leasing
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Parental Guidance
This is class has no live meetings that uses Nearpod, Youtube and precorded lesson videos. Students will not be making an actual car purchase. Students will be learning about the responsibilty and cost of owning car, how the process works of buying a car and basic knowledge of the vocabulary used.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Apples2Zippers Learning Academy teachers are licensed and certified instructors with over 30 years of combined experience in the classroom. 🔗 https://outschool.com/teachers/apples2zippers?usid=22phBPHs&signup=true&authTrigger=follow_teacher&utm_campaign=share_leader_link
🍎 Mrs. Adamson - Hello, my name is Mrs. Adamson, I am the owner and founder of Apples2Zippers Learning Academy organization on Outschool. I have been teaching for 20 years. I am a state certified and licensed teacher PreK - 12th grade. I am licensed and certified educator in Business Technology & Business Education, Special Education Instructional Specialist, Family & Consumer Sciences, and a graduate of the Career and Technical Education Leadership Academy and ESL Instructor and certifications in TEFL/TESL/TESOL. I am also an entrepreneur, small business owner, travel agent, W!SE Financial Literacy Instructor, Serv-Safe Instructor, and I hold a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Radiology Health Management. I am an advocate of Career and Technical Education (CTE), life skill classes that are designed to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday living.
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