A creative problem-solving unit that simulates real life. Students are faced with real-world decisions related to money management, budgeting, jobs, taxes and bills. Students are randomly assigned families and jobs. They then are presented with real-life situations and decisions that they must make (just as their parents do). Creative problem-solving, decision-making, Socratic seminar, and real-world dilemmas are incorporated into this unit. Printables: Everything you need is in this unit. I