Human Growth & Development
Mrs. Townsley
MyStages of Life Project
For each part you will need to document each item with pictures and dollar amounts where applicable.
Assignments must be on one of the following forms: Power Point, word document or binder/notebook/scrapbook.
It is imperative that you are on task each class period in order to complete this project and turn it in for your final exam.
Part I: Plan your Own Wedding
You need the following:
Who are you marrying? How do you know you are a good pair?
Budget- How much do you have or are you and family willing to spend?
Where, when, how—all the details of the wedding-use wedding checklist
What do you want your ceremony to look like?Traditional or non-traditional?
Attire- depends on style or theme of wedding
Invitations-how many are invited?
Location-church, home, outdoors, mountain top?
Attendants-how many? needs to be equal # for bride and groom
Flowers-real, silk, greenery only
Reception- Where? What? cake, food, beverage, entertainment
Transportation-limo, carriage, Misc extra’s-Gifts, Favors, etc.
Honeymoon
Part II: Life after Marriage
- You need the following:
What career does each of you have?
What is the income from both jobs?
Where specifically do you live? Type of home? Vehicles or use public transportation?
Budget- typical income/expenditures for one month
How will you ensure that your personal goals (education, financial) are met?
Part III: Now and the Future
You need the following:
Children –Yes/no? How many boys, girls, names for each
School- public, private, home?
Savings-how much will you need to save-think of inflation
Insurance- health, life, home, auto
What do you want your life to look like?
Part 4: Retirement Stage
You need the following:
Place to live- private home, with a family member, assisted living, nursing home
Source of income- Savings (how much), Investments
Health Care Plan- Who pays?
Family Interactions-What do you want your later stage in life to look like?
Part 5: Death
You will need the following:
Burial Plan- Cremation or Burial Location
Why do you want to be buried or have ashes scattered in a specific location?
What legacy do you want to leave behind? How do you want people to remember you?
What would your eulogy say?