Mr. Thomas (Financial Literacy)
This is one of the three things you can do with your money, along with saving and giving.
What is SPENDING?
Before the police can ask a kid questions, they need permission from who?
Who are your parents?
Before you plan for your short-term “wants,” you should first budget for these two important categories.
What are NEEDS and SAVINGS?
In Colorado, if police think you might have done something wrong, they can keep you at the station for how long?
What is 20 minutes?
If you and your partner disagree about whether a video game subscription is a “need” or a “want,” what should you do BEFORE making a FINAL DECISION?
What is: Have a DISCUSSION about it?
What kind of crime is it when someone is yelling and cussing in public and causing a scene?
What is disorderly conduct?
You and your partner have already budgeted for your needs and savings. You have $50 left. Now you think that new shoes and a video game would both be nice, but you can only afford one. This is the KIND OF DECISION you’re making.
What is choosing between your WANTS?
In Colorado, what’s the difference between robbery and theft?
Robbery uses force. Theft is sneaky.
Giving to others is one of the three things you can do with your money. This word, similar to "fundraising" or "charity," means giving for the good of others.
What is PHILANTHROPY?
What do we call the warning that tells you that you don’t have to talk to the police?
What is the MIRANDA Warning?