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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Name
Angelica Rinebarger
Date
May 5th, 2016
Title of Lesson
JA BizTown Comparing Payments
Subject
Social Studies and Math
Grade level
5th
Time frame for lesson
1 hour
Objectives

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STATE STANDARDS
SS05S5C5PO1
Explain how the following are used to purchase goods and
services:
a. cash
b. check
c. money order
d. debit card
e. credit card
5.NBT.B.7

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The learner will be able to compare and contrast the advantages

and disadvantages of different forms of payments by the end of the
lesson with 80% accuracy.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths,

using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on
place value, properties of operations, and/or the
relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the
strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning
used.

LESSON FORMAT
Set/Statement of Objective
Tell students that today theyre going to be comparing and contrasting the
advantages and disadvantages of different forms of payments.
Input
1. Ask students to take out their JA BizTown Citizen Guides and Reflection Logs. In
their reflection logs, ask students to individually brainstorm any form of payment
that theyve seen people use at some point.
2. After about two minutes of writing, call on a few students to give some examples.
Possible examples: cash, checks, debit card, credit card, gift card, prepaid card
3. Point out that there are many different cards that can be used to buy goods and
services. At BizTown, students are able to pay with cash, checks, and debit cards
at different stores. Remind students that in order to use checks, most cards, and
other forms of payment, they first must have money in the bank.
4. Popcorn read pages 19 and 20 about the different forms of payment. Talk about
each type of payment with the students and answer any questions they may have.

Guided practice/checking for understanding

1. Complete page 21 using the information from pages 19 and 20.
2. Read Linneas story to the class and have them follow along on their registers on
page 22. Use the bolded information on the story to guide students through their
registers. Complete a register on the doc camera with them.
Closure
1. Have students open up their BizTown Reflection Logs and compare and contrast
cash and debit cards. They should give the advantages and disadvantages of both
forms of payment.
2. Reflection logs will be turned in and graded at a later time.
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ASSESSMENT
Method Reflection log
Students will respond to the reflection question in their reflection logs.
Criteria for Mastery 8 out of 10 possible points

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MATERIALS/ATTACHMENTS
Doc camera
JA BizTown Citizen Guides
JA BizTown Reflection Logs
JA BizTown Teacher Guide