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Buying a Car - Financial Literacy Series

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Ages 15-18
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In this 5 lesson course students will learn how the explore terms and basic strategy used when purchasing a car.
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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 Weeks
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 
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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Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Ms. Adamson
Master's Degree in Education from Saint Peter's University
Ted Weinberg
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
Bachelor's Degree in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from Ithaca College
Ted Weinberg
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Arkansas State University
Ms. Adamson
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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