Guiding+Activities+3

= = = How can our community help us and who do we need to contact? (Colleen) = = =

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= = **Title:** Community Expert = =

= = **Synopsis:** A financial or fundraising expert from the community will be invited to speak to the students. The expert will guide the students on how to go about raising money and getting the community involved. The expert will share ideas and pitfalls to watch out for. Students will have opportunity to ask questions of the expert. = =

= = **Objective(s):** = =
 * Students will obtain a realistic understanding of steps they need to take to raise money
 * Student will learn how to get members of the community involved in their efforts/project.

= = ** Procedure: ** **Extension Activities:** [|BrainPop Saving and Spending Video] = =
 * 1)  Teacher will schedule a time for a community expert in the field of fundraising or finances to speak to the class.
 * 2) Prior to the expert's visit, the teacher will speak with the expert to clarify the intentions and topic of the presentation.
 * 3) The expert will do a presentation for the class to educate the students on the procedures of fundraising and its purposes.
 * 4) The expert will share ideas and importance of getting community involvement to ensure the success of the fundraiser.
 * 5) Students will be permitted to ask questions of the expert.

**Resources:** Financial or fundraising expert

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