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July 9, 1999 JOURNALISTS: Here's a story idea and a list of Purdue events during the next three weeks.
Children learn money management at homeChildren learn money management skills by observing the way their parents handle money. Janet Bechman, Purdue Extension specialist in consumer sciences and retailing, says children often begin learning about managing money before parents even begin to think about teaching them. Hands-on experience also teaches children the fundamentals of money management. Activities can vary depending on the child's age. Bechman says parents can sort coins with young children to help them learn to distinguish the denominations. They can also set up pretend stores for children to gain shopping experience. Older children can be involved in making shopping lists or saving money for specific items. One popular teaching tool is an allowance. "Generally parents might consider giving children an allowance when they start to show an interest in money," she says. "The age is different for each child, but usually it's around 6 or 7." CONTACT: Bechman (765) 494-8309
Events
Sunday-Friday, July 11-16 and July 18-23.Seminars for Top Engineering Prospects. These one-week residential camps give incoming high school seniors a chance to find out more about the educational and career opportunities in engineering. Participants engage in lab demonstrations, computer classes, plant tours, engineering projects and many social activities. CONTACT: Department of Freshmen Engineering, (765) 494-9713.
Saturday, July 24.Garden Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open house in and around the Horticulture Building will include tours of the Horticulture Gardens and greenhouses, plus lectures and demonstrations about plant propagation, plant diseases, and "gourmet gardening." CONTACT: Mary Lou Hayden, Horticulture Gardens director, (765) 494-2358, mhayden@hort.purdue.edu
Through Friday, July 30.The 20th annual Minority Access to Research Careers and Access Internally for Minorities program allows about 40 undergraduate students from Purdue and other institutions to conduct research on the West Lafayette campus for eight weeks. Students work under the supervision of Purdue faculty and make presentations on their research projects. CONTACT: Meredith Rodwell, MARC/AIM coordinator, (765) 463-5740; mrodwell@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
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