Objectives

Overview An authentic game where students use salaries from career choices to buy a house, a car, and set up a household.

The purpose of this unit is to increase a student awareness of the realities in choosing a career and the necessary budgeting that would take place as a result of that career choice. They will need to apply their knowledge of economic and mathematical concepts throughout the unit.

Standards addressed in this unit:

ISTE Teacher Standards: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

ISTE Student Standards:
 * Demonstrate creativity and innovation
 * Communicate and collaborate
 * Conduct research and use information
 * Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
 * Use technology effectively and productively!