Instructions
Complete each section creatively! Write your answers in the spaces provided.
English: Creative Writing
Imagine you've been given $500 to plan a special event for your classmates. Write a short story about how you would allocate the money and what the event would be. Consider needs vs. wants!
Math: Budgeting Basics
Solve the following problems related to budgeting:
- If you earn $120 per week and want to save 20% for long-term goals, how much will you save each week?
- A new video game costs $60. If you save $10 each week from your allowance, how many weeks will it take to afford it?
- A shirt is on sale for $25, and pants are $35. If you have a $50 budget, how much money will you have left after buying both?
Science: Energy Budgeting
Think about energy costs and budgeting for your future home!
If a light bulb uses 0.1 kWh of electricity and electricity costs $0.12 per kWh, how much does it cost to leave the bulb on for 10 hours?