Students learn about Tom Plant and what it took to manage Lucknow Estate before learning how to budget and manage money during an activity that is reminiscent of The Game of Life.
Lesson Objectives:
● I CAN explain the benefits of financial planning
● I CAN demonstrate the material by constructing a response to different financial decisions that may have
benefited Mr. Plant and the Lucknow Estate.
● I CAN recognize the importance of money management.
Guiding Questions:
● If you were Mr. Plant, what would you have done differently with the Lucknow Estate?
● Did your financial goals change after this lesson?
● How does understanding the difference between needs and wants help inform your financial decisions?
Castle Themes:
● Exploring the life skill of budgeting through strategically planning finances with long-term benefits.
○ Includes sub-themes connecting to Mr. Plant and the Lucknow Estate.
Castle in the Clouds gratefully acknowledges these generous funders for their support of our Educational Programming Initiatives:
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation
The Foss Family Foundation
The Allan and Gail Gerrish Fund
The Haynes Family Foundation
The Kathleen B. and Charles R. Walgreen III Foundation
For Additional Information
If you are interested in one of our Castle in the Classroom programs, please contact Debbi Finkelstein, Director of Education and Partnership, at (603) 476-5414 or debbi@castleintheclouds.org.
