Computer
6th Grade
Scratch Project (due June 2)
Use iWeb to recreate your Catalina Journal
7th grade
Budget Project
Month 5-What's That noise
You hear a rattling noise coming from your car. You take it to the mechanic. Play odds and evens to see what he says:
Evens: He finds a soda can in your trunk that has been rattling around - No charge
Odds: You need a tune up and it will cost $150
Second Opinion
You were not happy with that diagnosis so you take the car to another mechanic. Play odds & evens to find out what he says.
Odds: He finds a soda can in your trunk that has been rattling around - No charge
Evens: You need transmission work done. It will cost you $300
No Car-No Problem. Journal about a friends car trouble
Half a page journal entry for the month minimum.
Month 4- Toothache
You have a toothache. So you go to see the dentist. Pay $25 for the visit.
Play odds and evens for your result.
Odds - You have popcorn stuck in your teeth. The dentist cleans it and sends you home with floss.
Evens - A cavity! You schedule an appointment, take a day off work, the dentist fills it and sends you on your way. It costs you $150 and one day of work.
You may go for a second opinion if you disagree with the dentist
Play odds and evens again for your result.
Odds - the second dentist finds it is just popcorn and cleans it and sends you home pay another $25 copay.
Evens - Root Canal! The second dentist finds that you need a root canal. It will cost you 2 days of work and $300
Half a page journal entry for the month minimum.
Click here for odds or evens
Month 3- Robbed
You have robbed! The thief or thieves have gotten away with your TV, Computer, iPod, and all your clothes. You must replace all these items.
- You may spread the cost over 3 months.
- You must file a police report.
- If you have renters insurance. You must write a letter to the insurance company to make a claim.
- The value of the stolen items is $2000
- Your deductible is $350 (unless you have paperwork that tells you otherwise)
- You need “receipts” for all the items you replace.
Half a page journal entry for the month minimum.
If you have a Car you must Change your oil $30
Month 2- Power Failure
This month you have a power failure and all your food spoils. You must replace 1 weeks worth of food and add that to your budget this month.
Half a page journal entry for the month minimum.
Month 1- Transit Strike
This month there is a transit strike. You must find alternate transportation for one week. If you have a car you have no problem.
Half a page journal entry for the month minimum.
