What are we doing?
In this unit, you will research and investigate consumer and financial literacy topics. You will then present the results of your research and investigations by producing a simulation of a TV talk show for teenagers, Money Talks. You will work collaboratively in small groups to present your findings related to a topic/topics that are relevant and current to
you.
Topics could include: part-time employment, buying a car, savings, record keeping and shopping online.
Money Talks is an informative, entertaining and fast-moving TV talk show for teenagers by teenagers. You are part of a team that produces the show and ‘broadcasts’ it live. You will be allocated roles and responsibilities that parallel those on a real TV talk show. The show could include interviews, quizzes, panel discussions and expert commentaries but will be student driven.
you.
Topics could include: part-time employment, buying a car, savings, record keeping and shopping online.
Money Talks is an informative, entertaining and fast-moving TV talk show for teenagers by teenagers. You are part of a team that produces the show and ‘broadcasts’ it live. You will be allocated roles and responsibilities that parallel those on a real TV talk show. The show could include interviews, quizzes, panel discussions and expert commentaries but will be student driven.
The outcomes we are working towards are:
› analyses key factors affecting decisions COM5-4
› evaluates options for solving problems and issues COM5-5
› researches and assesses information using a variety of sources COM5-7
› works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timeframes COM5-9
› evaluates options for solving problems and issues COM5-5
› researches and assesses information using a variety of sources COM5-7
› works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timeframes COM5-9
Knowledge and understandings
Making informed decisions around finances is essential.
Financial decisions can affect wellbeing.
Managing money well takes knowledge and careful planning.
Communicating persuasively can provide information as well as influence behaviour.
Financial decisions can affect wellbeing.
Managing money well takes knowledge and careful planning.
Communicating persuasively can provide information as well as influence behaviour.
Activity 1 Exploring the topics
Use these suggestions as a starter list of topics for discussion about consumer and financial matters.
— part-time work and maintaining life-work balance
— fast credit & maintaining a good credit record
— gambling debts and their impact on long-term financial security
— relationship breakdown and the scars of joint debt
— micro transactions: how small app purchasers can add up
— interest rates and the big economic picture
— scams that affect young people
— buying online and avoiding rookie errors
— mobile phones: pre-paid or plan?
— debit/credit cards - what are your rights?
— budgeting for success
— savings - earn more than you spend and other golden rules
— debt, can you avoid it?
— part-time work and maintaining life-work balance
— fast credit & maintaining a good credit record
— gambling debts and their impact on long-term financial security
— relationship breakdown and the scars of joint debt
— micro transactions: how small app purchasers can add up
— interest rates and the big economic picture
— scams that affect young people
— buying online and avoiding rookie errors
— mobile phones: pre-paid or plan?
— debit/credit cards - what are your rights?
— budgeting for success
— savings - earn more than you spend and other golden rules
— debt, can you avoid it?
Activity 2 Exploring TV talk shows
Features of a presentation: What makes this watchable?
Now narrow your list of topics - what will work in the format you are planning for?
Now narrow your list of topics - what will work in the format you are planning for?
Activity 3 Developing Your Ideas
Start researching. Review the planning required.
Outline and explain the key terms with consideration to format, structure, running order and segments, and team tasks.
Outline and explain the key terms with consideration to format, structure, running order and segments, and team tasks.
Activity 4 Rehearsal
This is to give you the opportunity to check on the ‘flow’ of the show, and to become familiar with the floor plan and technical organisation. It is an opportunity for everyone to see and hear what others are doing and the progress of each segment.
Activity 5 The Show
Work with the presentation team (floor manager, host, camera operator, graphic designer) to prepare for the presentation. You can organise the equipment and set up the ‘studio’ ready for the show. There will be time afterwards for a debrief about the presentation which will be an informal discussion after replaying the presentation and sharing comments.
Activity 6 After the Show
Time to review and self-reflect. Where will you take this in your own life?