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BELIEFS ABOUT MONEYLearning Goals Expectations Activities42. Knows and understandshow one’s valuesinfluence moneydecisions.a. Distinguish between personal needs andwants.b. Identify personal values (e.g., it is moreimportant to spend money on clothes than tosave).c. Recognize the impact personal values have onmoney decisions.I Can Do It, Budgeting to Make Money Stretch, p. 1-2.I’m Getting Ready, If You Could See Yourself 20 Years fromNow… M-1.I’m Getting Ready, The Big 3, M-4.I’m Getting Ready, Learn from Those Who’ve Been There,M-5.I Know Where I am Going, Part I, C. 1, I’ve Heard of “theMoney Pit,” p. 4-8.Life Skills Activities for Secondary, VI – 2 Values Importantto Me, p. 372-373.Life Skills Activities for Secondary, VII- 6 Needs vs. Wants,p. 465-467.Money Pals, Part I, C. 2, Money and You, p. 16-27.Ready, Set, Fly! Beliefs About Money #1.Ready, Set, Fly! Beliefs About Money #2.Ready, Set, Fly! Beliefs About Money #3.Mapping Your Future, Establish a Budget –43. Knows and understandsways that people usemoney to help others.a. Identify specific ways to contribute to othersin need (e.g. giving food, clothing, cash, anddonating one’s time).b. Recognize that it feels good to help others.c. Identify one cause to which one wouldcontribute.http://mapping-your-future.org/features/dmbudget.htmI Know Where I am Going, Part II, C. 4, Why Should I GiveMy Money to Others? p. 42-46.Money Pals, Part II, C. 3, Sharing with Others, p. 26-34.Ready, Set, Fly! Beliefs About Money #2.Ready, Set, Fly! Budgeting and Spending #12.Life Skills Guidebook 72©2004 by Casey Family Programs.