Week 17: I can compare the national debt and budget to a personal budget. I can use a savings calculator and loan calculator. I can create a zero-based budget.

Bellringer: Sort National and Personal Debt/Deficit/Budget cards 5 min

Build Exhibit Board on Debt/Deficit/Budget 20 min

Elevator Speech 10 min

Loans: Car, Student, Home 15 min

Budget: Input monthly payment

Savings Goal: Trip to Europe 5 min

Exit Slip: Based on Balancing your personal budget, make recommendations to the national government on how to balance its budget.