Assignment+5-Unit+Lesson+Plan

=Lesson Plan Implementing Podcast=


 * Assignment 5**


 * Unit:** Car Buying/Car Insurance
 * Title of Lesson:** How To Buy A Car
 * Duration of Lesson:** 3 Days
 * Duration of Unit:** 10 Days
 * Standards & Benchmarks:**


 * Learning Objective of Lesson:** Students will learn the basics on the car buying process. When unit is completed, students will feel comfortable figuring out how much of a car they can afford, how to research the vehicle, and how to strike the best deal.


 * Website:** [|http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/car_buying_podcasts.jsp** **Procedure:** Listed on this site were the following 12 podcasts students can download on their iPod that walk you through how to buy a car from start to finish. . . .everything from before you strike the deal, striking the deal, and after the deal. Divide the students into trios. Each group will download their podcast to their iPod, listen to their podcast, and reported to the class what they learned. They can present their information in any style they chose that would best hold the interest and attention of the class. Presentation should last no longer than 5 minutes.

 The topics will include the following:

=**Before you buy** = [|Know your budget] Before you go to look at a car or take out a loan, make sure you can afford it. [|Check out the competition] Don't buy the first car that you see. Download to our advice on how to shop around for the best deal. [|Vehicle history checks] Some experts reckon up to one third of used cars have a suspect history. Here's what to look out for. [|Buying privately] You'll often get a lower price when buying privately. Here's how to get a good deal. [|Buying from a dealer] It's the easiest and safest way to buy a new or used car. Download for the full lowdown. [|Buying used approved] Used approved is a great way to get a hassle-free motoring for a discount.

=**The Deal** = [|Keep the price in mind] You should always try and get a good price. Here's how. [|Checking the vehicle] Here's how to make sure you're buying a good car. [|The test drive] Here's what to look out when test-driving a car. [|Documentation] Paperwork is a necessary hassle. These are the important pieces of documentation you should look for when buying a car.

=**<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">After the deal **= [|Your Legal Rights] <span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your rights vary between buying from a dealer or privately. This is what you should look for. [|How to avoid car crime] <span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don't get ripped off. Here's how to avoid being a victim of car crime.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">**Assessment:** Each group will assess themselves using a teacher created rubric. The teacher will also assess student groups using the same rubric. Students will also be assessed via a written test at the end of the unit, with information presented in student presentations.