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Interactive Internet Game Activity
Jesse's business is doing great, but he is ready for some new challeges. Toki is sharing ideas with Jesse about how he can make a big change that will move him from the Rat race to the Fast Track.

Learning Objectives
· Compute math problems and graph answers
· Recognize vocabulary relating to finance
· Describe the Rat Race and Fast Track

Assessments
Students will: (1) graph determined values, (2) identify basic finance vocabulary, and (3) demonstrate an understanding of moving from the Rat Race to the Fast Track.

Classroom Activities
Rat Race or Fast Track - Allow students to choose the role of Jesse or Toki. Have them read the dialogue to the class or use the dialogue with partners.
Building Your Assets - solve each of the math problems. Students will use their answers to fill in the matching number of boxes in the bar graph. Have students identify if they have more assets or expenses.
Word Jumble - give students time to individually unscramble the letters to spell finance-related words. In small groups, have students share their results and definitions. You may want to have the small groups share their definitions with the class.

Class Discussion Questions
1. Look at the Assets list and the Expenses List in the "Building Your Assets" activity.
What makes the items and asset or expense?
Are you working to accumulate more assets or expenses? Why?
2. Do you think Jesse will open more ice cream stands?
3. What other businesses could Jesse start?

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