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Standards and Benchmarks

 Standard 1

Use principles of planning, management, and organization

1.1

Demonstrate knowledge of skills needed to become an effective consumer, worker and citizen.

1.2

Study, analyze and present recommendations for solving problems and making decisions related to small businesses.

1.3

Demonstrate knowledge of the basic types of businesses and various forms of business ownerships.

 Standard 2

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership

2.1

Demonstrate individual leadership skills.

 Standard 3

Identify, plan and prepare for a future career

3.1

Explore careers within business-related fields.

3.2

Explain how to plan for a career.

3.3

Demonstrate knowledge of the steps necessary in obtaining a job.

 Standard 4

 Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy

4.1

Demonstrate knowledge of the role of business in within the global economy.

4.2

Demonstrate an understanding of the free enterprise system and its place in our social and economic environment.

4.3

Understand the types of financial institutions and the banking services provided by these institutions.

4.4

Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to manage their personal finances.

4.5

Understand what credit is, the forms of credit, and why credit is important in our economy.

4.6

Develop knowledge of types of insurance and its importance.

4.7

Develop knowledge of entrepreneurships

 Standard 5

Apply professional customer service and communication skills

5.1

Demonstrate essential and effective communication skills.

5.2

Build interpersonal skills with individuals and team members.

 Standard 6

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

6.1

Describe the components of a computer system.

6.2

Identify methods in which computer systems are used in businesses and other organizations.

 

Content Outline

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Our Economic Environment

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 4.2, and 5.1

Content:

Students will learn to explain the basic economic problem, describes several features of our market economy, show how each of your three economic roles is important in our economic system, and explain three ways to measure economic progress.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Business Operations

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, and 4.7

Content:

Students will learn to explain the role and function of business in the U.S. Economy, describe the three types of business ownership, describe leadership characteristics and human relations skills needed by managers, and describes how small businesses can successfully produce and market products and services.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Business and Government in Our Global Economy

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 1.3, 4.1, and 4.2

Content:

Students will learn to describe the social and ethical responsibilities of business, cite ways in which international business is important to the U.S. economy, and explain how business is aided by government.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Small-Business Management

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 4.7

Content:

Students will learn to explain the important steps of organizing and managing a small business, demonstrate the value of employees to a small business, and explain the important financial records in small businesses and how financial information is used.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Technology for Business Decisions

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 6.1, and 6.2

Content:

Students will learn to explain the components used in different computer systems, identify computer uses in businesses and other organizations, and describe how technology is changing our business and personal lives.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers 

Pre-AP Extensions:

 

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Careers in Our Global Economy

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3

Content:

Students will learn to describe the U.S. workforce, explain how to plan for careers, discus what must be done to find and secure a job, explain the nature of a small business, and describe the characteristics of successful small-business owners.

 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

 

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Consumers in the Economy

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1 and 5.2

Content:

Students will learn to describe the informed consumer, list and describe the steps in the buying decision process, and describe the seven rights and five responsibilities of consumers.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Financial Institutions and Banking Services

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 4.2, and 4.3

Content:

Students will learn to list the main services offered by banks and other financial institutions, explain how to open a checking account, demonstrate how to use checks and other payment methods, and compare services at different financial institutions.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Credit in Our Economy

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1, 4.3, and 4.5

Content:

Students will learn to explain what credit is and the basis on which it is granted, describe several appropriate uses of credit by individuals, businesses, and government, identify costs of credit and how to compute interest, and explain some of the our laws and regulations regarding credit records and transactions.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Savings and Investment Strategies

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1 and 4.4

Content:

Students will learn to explain why savings plans are important to consumers, describe different savings plans that can be used by consumers, discuss how people invest in bonds and stocks, and discuss investments in real estate, commodities, and collectibles.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers 

Pre-AP Extensions:

 

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Risk Management

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1 and 4.6

Content:

Students will learn to describe the basics of insurance, explain the economic risks of owning an automobile and the importance of insurance, explain the importance of having home and property insurance, explain the two basic types of life insurance, term and permanent, and examine the importance of health insurance.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

 

 

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Personal Financial Management

3 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Introduction to Business 1.1 and 4.4 

Content:

Students will learn to describe the importance of goals and how to manage money wisely, discuss the budgeting process and its importance as related to money management, and explain the necessity of financial planning and the importance of planning for the future.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the activities and projects that accompany the textbook.

Suggested Resources:

Textbook, Internet, and Guest Speakers

Pre-AP Extensions:

  

 

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Business                                                                                                        9th-10th Grades

Rationale and Course Description

This course is a study of the role and function of business in our free enterprise system with emphasis on what everyone should know in order to be effective as a consumer, worker and citizen.  Skills in problem solving and decision-making will be developed through a variety of class and community projects.

How will students learn?

The instruction will be conducted through the use of lecture, textbooks, handouts, hands-on exercises, and computer/special projects assigned by the instructor.  Students will work independently and in teams that will enable them to learn how to complete projects by themselves and/or as a team member.  Assignments will require students to draw upon academic skills in reading, writing and math.

Content Outline

Students will complete units in:

Our Economic Environment

Business Operations

Business and Government in Our Global Economy

Small-Business Management

Technology for Business Decisions

Careers in Our Global Economy

Consumers in the Economy

Financial Institutions and Banking Services

Credit in Our Economy

Savings and Investment Strategies

Risk Management

Personal Financial Management 

How will students be assessed?

Student assessment will be based on work completed, group work, written and oral presentations, test scores, and their six week portfolios. Research will be completed through the use of computer programs; including but not limited to the Internet, library usage, and local businesses.  Students will be given ample opportunity to complete assigned projects to meet course requirements.  To help meet these requirements, students will learn how to evaluate their progress and make adjustments as needed throughout the course.

Major Projects/Products

Students will complete projects in:

Careers

Economics

Financial Management

Credit

Learning Resources

Students will learn using textbook, internet, guest speakers, and other various resources.

 Grading Policy

 Make-Up Work Policy


 

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Pacing Calendar

1st Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.

 1.1

 Demonstrate knowledge of skills needed to become an effective consumer, worker and citizen.

Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.

 5.1

 Demonstrate essential and effective communication skills.

 5.2

 Build interpersonal skills with individuals and team members.

Standard 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.

 6.1

 Describe the components of a computer system.

 6.2

 Identify methods in which computer systems are used in businesses and other organizations.

 2nd Quarter

 Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.

 3.1

 Explore careers within business-related fields.

 3.2

 Explain how to plan for a career.

 3.3

 Demonstrate knowledge of the steps necessary in obtaining a job.

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.

 4.4

 Demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to manage their personal finances.

 3rd Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.

 1.2

 Study, analyze and present recommendations for solving problems and making decisions related to small businesses.

 Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.

 2.1

 Demonstrate individual leadership skills.

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.

 4.1

 Demonstrate knowledge of the role of business in within the global economy.

 4.2

 Demonstrate an understanding of the free enterprise system and its place in our social and economic environment.

 4.3

 Understand the types of financial institutions and the banking services provided by these institutions.

 4th Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.

 1.3

 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic types of businesses and various forms of business ownerships.

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.

 4.5

 Understand what credit is, the forms of credit, and why credit is important in our economy.

 4.6

 Develop knowledge of types of insurance and its importance.

 4.7

 Develop knowledge of entrepreneurships