INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

WEEK 1 – August 18-22MONDAYSyllabusMeeting Mayheim – class activityLogin to Computers – Glencoe/Personal FinanceSam Glenn – Motivation Talk

TUESDAYSam Glenn

-Motivation Talk-Chalk Art

Leadership Packet

BLOCKSimulation – Time & Health ManagementGoal: Develop a schedule that gets you to work on time while keeping you healthy.

FRIDAYSam Glenn

-Motivation Talk-Chalk Art

Glencoe.com-Personality Tests

WEEK 2: August 25-29 Intro to Bus

MondayLeadership PacketReview Personality TestsDECA Video

TuesdayChapter 20: Developing a Career Plan*Explain the Difference Between a Career and a Job*Describe a personal inventoryRead pages: 320-324½ Vocab page 318 – definition and use in an exampleInternet: Find an Article on the top careers in the future

List them and write down education needed

BLOCKDiscuss internet activitySimulation – Finding A Job

FRIDAYReview Vocab from Tuesday*Name Ways to Find Out About Your Career Options*List the Things You Can Do to Get Prepared for a CareerRead pages: 325-327½ Vocab page 318 – definition and use in an example w/partnerReview all vocab with the classAssign: workbook page 141 with textbook page 328

WEEK 3 Intro to BusSeptember 2-5 (labor day week)

Assign: workbook page 142 (key concepts)Review: 3 Steps to Planning A Career

Aptitudes / Abilities / SkillsGraph on page 324 – Job Search Methods

Answer Questions 25-35 on page 329 in the textbookOn Line – top 10 fastest growing occupations and top 10 declining industries

BLOCKSimulation – Buying A Home w/math 1-3Goal: Buy the nicest condo you can afford.

Chapter 21: Getting A Job*Name Employability Skills.Read pages 334-336Analyze Figure 21.1 on page 334, what does it show?Internet – find 8 skills employers are looking forWorkbook pages 151-152 Key Words and Concepts

154-155: Education in The Labor Force(compare answers with ones online)

WEEK 4 Intro to BusSeptember 8-12

*Describe How to Prepare a Resume*List Sources of Information about Job OpeningsRead pages 336-3391 Minute Presentation – Before/During or After The Interview Advice(use the internet)

*Explain the Job Application ProcessRead pages 339-341Extra Credit: Prepare a Resume Highlighting You(due Friday)Go to www.glencoe.com Review for Chapter 20-21 Test

BLOCKwww.ihaveaplaniowa.gov1-page papers (guidelines)

CHAPTER 20-21 TEST

WEEK 5September 15-19

Simulation – Education & Advancement (30 min)Correct and turn in

Present Career Paper

BLOCKSimulation - Buying A Car (45 min)Review: Glencoe.com

Chapter 22: Making Consumer Decisions*Describe Choices Consumers Make When Buying Goods & Services*Identify Types of Stores Where Consumers Can Make PurchasesRead Pages 354-360Give examples of Where to Buy (8) and an example for each oneVocab: workbook page 161/textbook page 366

WEEK 6 Intro to BusSeptember 22-26

*List Ways to be a Smart ConsumerRead Pages 360-363Workbook page 162 – Key ConceptsWB p. 163 Unit PricingTB p. 367 #25 – Due Friday (1 example)

Chapter 22 Test – Making Consumer Decisions

BLOCKSimulation – ShoppingReview – Glencoe.com

Chapter 23: Consumer Rights & Responsibilities*Name the 7 Rights of ConsumersFigure 23.1 TogetherList the 7 Consumer Rights/Define/Give an Example

(pages 372-375)Unscramble the words on wb p. 169 and then match them(partners)

WEEK 7 – Intro to BusinessSept 29 – Oct 3Review 7 Consumer Rights*List the Basic Responsibilities of ConsumersAdd to your 7 Consumer Rights, the 6 responsibilitiesWhat do they mean, give an exampleKey Concepts: wb page 170/finish vocab p. 169Understanding Business Concepts TB p.381 18-22

Correct wb 169-170 and Business ConceptsReview for Test Glencoe.comChapter 23 – Test (open note)

BLOCKFind Articles on line:

Small Claims Court Consumer AdvocatesConsumer Federation of AmericaNational Consumers League Consumers UnionMajor Appliance Consumer Action ProgramConsumer Reporter FTCLegal Monopolies RebatesBetter Business Bureau

You will want to have 4 things listed under each heading:1) What is their role?2) 3 sentences that summarize each article

Finish Articles DISCUSS IN SMALL GROUPS AND AS A CLASS

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: WEEK 8 OCTOBER 6-10

Chapter 24 – Protecting Consumers*Describe What Consumers Can Do When They Have Problems With Products*Identify Groups and Individuals That Act As a Consumer Advocate*Explain How Government Protects Consumers*Name Ways in Which Businesses Help & Inform ConsumersAnswer ObjectivesASSIGN: Vocab & Key Concepts workbook page 177-178Simulation – Finding An Apartment (20 min)

Start: Consumer Awareness*List 4 Ways Companies Compete for Your Money*Evaluate the Role Opportunity Cost plays in Purchasing DecisionsWatch Video and do Part 1 in Finance Book – answer and discuss (13)Watch Video and do Part 2 in Finance Book – answer and discuss (15)

BLOCK*Distinguish What Constitutes a Significant Purchase*List the 5 Steps to Take Before Making a Significant PurchaseWatch Video and do Part 3 in Finance Book – answer and discuss (15)Watch Video and do Part 4 in Finance Book – answer and discuss (8)Find the Top Ten Consumer Complaints on line-give an example with each-discuss

Watch Video and do Part 5 in Finance Book – answer and discuss (9)Money in Review Assessment 1-25 in the Finance Book

Intro to Business WEEK 9: October 13-17

*Describe the Nature of Credit*Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of Credit*Name the Places Where You Can Get CreditChapter 25: What is Credit?-Answer the 5 ?’s on page 406-Discuss Credit Card vs Debit Card-Creditor vs Debtor-Consumer vs Commercial CreditRead pages 406-408On Line list – Sources of Consumer Credit

Give an Example of Each

*List the 3 Main Types of Charge Accounts*Identify the Different Types of Credit CardsRead Pages 409-411-List the types of credit and give examplesComputers

-List 3 advantages of CREDIT CARDS-List 5 disadvantages of CREDIT CARDS-List 4 things about the BEST CREDIT CARD-List 3 things about the WORST CREDIT CARD-List 5 facts about College Kids and CREDIT CARDS

BLOCKKey Words and Concepts workbook pages 183-184Simulation – Fixing Your Credit (30 minutes)

Read pages 411-413-Discuss Payday Loans and PawnshopsUnderstanding Business Concepts TB page 415: 21-27Review Glencoe.com

WEEK 10 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESSOctober 20-24

Chapter 25 Test

STEP UP DAYSHORTENED PERIODS (20 MINUTES)Chapter 26: How to Get and Keep Credit*Name the 5 Factors Creditors use to Consider Credit WorthinessRead pages 420-422 togetherAnalytical Skills 1: The Five C’s workbook page 193

BLOCKSimulation – Getting A Credit Card (25 min)Credit, Charge, & Bank CardsFactors Affecting the Cost of CreditInstallment BuyingPACKET

*Explain Some of the Costs Involved in Paying for CreditRead pages 422-424 togetherDiscuss Vocab (notes)Assign: Key Words and Concepts workbook pages 191-192

Reading Skills: Credit Card Statement workbook pages 194-195Correct and Discuss

WEEK 11 Introduction to Business Oct 27-31

*Describe How to Maintain a Good Credit RatingRead pages 426-427 togetherAnalytical Skills 2: Minimum Payment and

Periodic Interest RateWorkbook page 196 – togetherUnderstanding Business Concepts:

textbook Page 431 25-29/30-31

Chapter 26 Review – Glencoe.comChapter 26 quiz – open note

BLOCKDangers of Debt – Dave Ramsey – Green Books*Analyze the History & Evolution of Credit*Demonstrate the Various Ways People get into Debt*Compare and Contrast Credit Cards and Debit CardsPages 47-48 togetherVideos: 11 min 12 min 9 min 13 minPages 49-54

*Evaluate and Refute the Myths Associated with DebtVideos: 12 min 14 minPages 54-57Discuss

Introduction to Business: WEEK 12 Nov 3-7

*Explain how the Debt Snowball worksVideos: 12 min 15 minPages 58-61Discuss

Money in Review AssessmentCorrectReview

BlockChapter 27: Your Credit and the Law*Explain How Government Protects Credit Rights*Name Federal Laws That Protect Consumers

CCPA ECOAFCRA FCBAFDCPACollection AgentCredit CounselorConsolidation Loan – advantages and disadvantagesTruth-in-Lending Disclosure – wb page 201Key Words and Key Concepts – wb pages 199-2

THE ABS’C OF CREDIT CARD FINANCE (handout with workbook page)

WEEK 13 Introduction to Business Nov 10-14

Chapter 28 – Planning A Budget*List the 5 Steps in Planning a Budget*Name Different Types of Income and ExpensesRead pages 456-460 (discuss vocab)Use Figure 28.1 and do a budget based on making $3,000/month after taxesReview Fixed vs Variable ExpensesAnalytical Skills: Fixed and Variable Expenses workbook p 211

*Describe How a Computer is Used in BudgetingRead pages 461-463 “A Sample Budget”(it will review the 5 steps from yesterday)Key Words and Concepts workbook pages 209-210Review on Glencoe.com

BLOCK*Explain How Budgeting is Helpful.Simulation – Budgeting and Saving (45 min)Analytical Skills:

Average Household Expenses workbook page 212

Chapter 28 ReviewChapter 28 Test

WEEK 14 Introduction to Business Nov 17-21

January Checking Simulation TOGETHERCheckbook Register – Reconciliation – Budget

Finish Checking SimulationReview

BLOCKSimulation – Choosing and Balancing A Checking AccountChapter 29 workbook 217-218

Vocab & Key Concepts

Simulation – Using Online Banking(show examples)

WEEK 15 Introduction to Business Nov 24-25

February Simulation w/Partner (checkbook and Reconciliation)

Finish February Simulation – budget

WEEK 16 Introduction to Business DEC 1-5

March Simulation – Individually(7th hour finish February)Check Register & Reconciliation

March Simulation-Budget (on the computer)-Make Corrections

BLOCKCorrect Ch 29 Workbook 217-218Ch 29 ReviewCh 29 QuizStart Chapter 30 Vocab (1-6)

Chapter 30: Savings Accounts*Name Reasons for Saving*Explain How Interest is Earned*Identify Types of Savings AccountsFinish Ch 30 Vocab (7-13)Vocab page 225 in the WB

WEEK 17 Introduction to Business DEC 8-12

Explain the Difference of Simple vs Compound InterestCompound Interest wb p.230Saving Money article wb p.228-229

Key Concepts: wb p. 226Analytical Skills: FDIC wb p. 227Correct all of Chapte 30 wb

BLOCKApril Simulation – quizCorrect and make corrections

Ch 30 Review – glencoe.comCh 30 quiz

WEEK 18 Introduction to Business Dec 15-19

REVIEW

REVIEW

5TH HOUR FINAL: Thursday7th HOUR FINAL: Friday