If you need assistance and examples of a business plan, go to the Small Business Administration web site and click the tab, "Small Business Planner"

Additional assistance can be found at the Bureau of Labor and Statistics or Occupational Outlook Quarterly

Month/Day

October

Issued students their Business Plan workbook. Students are to read Ch. 1 in its entirety, and complete the sections and templates. This workbook is key in guiding the student through the development of their business plan.

Students were asked to begin thinking about a business that will be the foundation for their business plan. Students are encouraged to ask questions about this project. The learner will be provided with an electronic template which will assist her/him in the development of their plan.

Ch. 7, Organizational Structures. This chapter discusses managerial structures, as well as levels and functions of management.

Discussed with the students the importance of conducting professional development with their employees as they in correlation with their evaluation process. This eliminates any questions about expectations and what is going right, wrong, and what we can do to get better.

Discussed with the students the importance of conducting professional development with their employees as they in correlation with their evaluation process. This eliminates any questions about expectations and what is going right, wrong, and what we can do to get better.

Complete all workbook pages associated with Ch. 7. They are due on Oct 3, 2007.

Moved to lab to allow students time to create a pyramid chart that will be printed and attached to their workbook pages. All workbook pages are to be stapled in order and turned in.

Issued students their Business Plan workbook. Students are to read Ch. 1 in its entirety, and complete the sections and templates. This workbook is key in guiding the student through the development of their business plan.

Students were asked to begin thinking about a business that will be the foundation for their business plan. Students are encouraged to ask questions about this project. The learner will be provided with an electronic template which will assist her/him in the development of their plan.

Ch. 7, Organizational Structures. This chapter discusses managerial structures, as well as levels and functions of management.

Discussed with the students the importance of conducting professional development with their employees as they in correlation with their evaluation process. This eliminates any questions about expectations and what is going right, wrong, and what we can do to get better.

Complete all workbook pages associated with Ch. 7. They are due on Oct 4, 2007.

Moved to lab to allow students time to create a pyramid chart that will be printed and attached to their workbook pages. All workbook pages are to be stapled in order and turned in.

Continued with Ch. 7 with an emphasis on Managerial Functions.

Read Business Plan Book Ch. 1 aloud in class.

Read article aloud in class from the Herald Times, (Jasper paper). The article is about a young lady who accumulated over $150,000 in student loans and must pay $600 a month in debt payment. She goes on to state how this is one-fourth of her income and she is imprisoned with this debt.

After reading this article, I illustrated numerous options that the students have so they do not run into a similar situation. Emphasis was also place on additional expenses one has besides student loans.

Complete Ch. 7 with an emphasis on Managerial functions. Read Business Plan Book Ch. 1 aloud in class.

Read article aloud in class from the Herald Times, (Jasper paper). The article is about a young lady who accumulated over $150,000 in student loans and must pay $600 a month in debt payment. She goes on to state how this is one-fourth of her income and she is imprisoned with this debt.

After reading this article, I illustrated numerous options that the students have so they do not run into a similar situation. Emphasis was also place on additional expenses one has besides student loans.

Discussed government involvement in capitalism. Demonstrated to the students the affect of entrepreneurship when the government gets involved in pricing in the market economy. Used oil pricing as an example.

Workbook pages are due today.

Exam on Chapter 7

Complete Ch. 7 with an emphasis on Managerial functions. Read Business Plan Book Ch. 1 aloud in class.

Read article aloud in class from the Herald Times, (Jasper paper). The article is about a young lady who accumulated over $150,000 in student loans and must pay $600 a month in debt payment. She goes on to state how this is one-fourth of her income and she is imprisoned with this debt.

After reading this article, I illustrated numerous options that the students have so they do not run into a similar situation. Emphasis was also place on additional expenses one has besides student loans.

Discussed government involvement in capitalism. Demonstrated to the students the affect of entrepreneurship when the government gets involved in pricing in the market economy. Used oil pricing as an example.

Reviewed projects that student will be working on this grading period: Business Plan, Stock Worksheet, Resume, and Business Entity PowerPoint presentation.

Moved students to the computer lab to begin working on the projects stated above.

Read Ch. 8

Begin work on workbook pages 48 through 56. Deadline for this assignment will be given next class meeting.

Students are to create a PowerPoint that illustrates the type of business entity they are going to create in their business plan.

Begin working on resumes

Reviewed projects that student will be working on this grading period: Business Plan, Stock Worksheet, Resume, and Business Entity PowerPoint presentation.

Read aloud to the students an article that reflected the current state of the economy. Discussed the Amendments to the Constitution and how we as individuals value them differently. Specifically discussed at teacher who is seeking permission to carry a firearm to school.

Moved students to the computer lab to begin working on the projects stated above

Read Ch. 8

Begin work on workbook pages 48 through 56. Deadline for this assignment will be given next class meeting.

Students are to create a PowerPoint that illustrates the type of business entity they are going to create in their business plan.

Begin working on resumes.

Update stock worksheet.

Reviewed projects that student will be working on this grading period: Business Plan, Stock Worksheet, Resume, and Business Entity PowerPoint presentation. Students are to problem solve the content that will placed in their PowerPoints. Guidance will be kept to a minimum. Students were told to seek information from various resources other than the teacher. For example, a student who forgot how to set tabs would simply go to the menu item help and type tabs. And then the student would be expected to read the instructions on how to set a tab.

Ch.8 Leadership in Management. This chapter describes leadership qualities and styles of leadership.

Discussed Autocratic, Democratic and Free-rein leadership. Examples were given of each.

Reviewed projects that student will be working on this grading period: Business Plan, Stock Worksheet, Resume, and Business Entity PowerPoint presentation. Students are to problem solve the content that will placed in their PowerPoints. Guidance will be kept to a minimum. Students were told to seek information from various resources other than the teacher. For example, a student who forgot how to set tabs would simply go to the menu item help and type tabs. And then the student would be expected to read the instructions on how to set a tab.

Ch.8 Leadership in Management. This chapter describes leadership qualities and styles of leadership.

Discussed Autocratic, Democratic and Free-rein leadership. Examples were given of each.

Complete Ch. 8 workbook pages (all) due next class meeting.

Stock spreadsheet due next class meeting.

On 8 October 2007, I assigned Ch. 8 workbook pages. Where do you stand on having these completed?

Reviewed projects that student will be working on this grading period: Business Plan, Stock Worksheet, Resume, and Business Entity PowerPoint presentation. Students are to problem solve the content that will placed in their PowerPoints. Guidance will be kept to a minimum. Students were told to seek information from various resources other than the teacher. For example, a student who forgot how to set tabs would simply go to the menu item help and type tabs. And then the student would be expected to read the instructions on how to set a tab.

Ch.8 Leadership in Management. This chapter describes leadership qualities and styles of leadership.

Discussed Autocratic, Democratic and Free-rein leadership. Examples were given of each.

Complete Ch. 8 workbook pages (all) due next class meeting.

Stock spreadsheet due next class meeting.

Complete Ch. 8. Teacher utilized a PowerPoint presentation.

Business Plan workbook. Teacher read aloud key components in the Business Plan workbook.

Explained to the students that a link has been made to the business plan template. It can be found on the teachers homepage.

Once again discussed the importance of utilizing all available resources when searching for employment. Teacher showed WorkOne job opportunities that are mailed to him from WorkOne.

Check to see if students have been reading the web site. Workbook pages for Ch. 8 are due today.

Move to lab.Cont. work on PowerPoint presentation

Print stock spreadsheet.

Continue with the development of resumes, spreadsheets, business plans, and presentations.

Ch. 8 workbook pages are due.

Complete Ch. 8. Teacher utilized a PowerPoint presentation.

Business Plan workbook. Teacher read aloud key components in the Business Plan workbook.

Explained to the students that a link has been made to the business plan template. It can be found on the teachers homepage.

Once again discussed the importance of utilizing all available resources when searching for employment. Teacher showed WorkOne job opportunities that are mailed to him from WorkOne.

Check to see if students have been reading the web site. Workbook pages for Ch. 8 are due today.

Move to lab.Cont. work on PowerPoint presentation

Print stock spreadsheet.

Continue with the development of resumes, spreadsheets, business plans, and presentations.

Ch. 8 workbook pages are due.

Discussed rubrics posted in the back of the room.

Discussed late policy and location on teacher's web page.

Walked student through Work Force Development web site. Particular attention was paid to demographic data and job searches.

Links are provided at on the teacher's homepage.

Ch. 8 exam next class meeting

Moved to lab

Discussed rubrics posted in the back of the room.

Discussed late policy and location on teacher's web page.

Walked student through Work Force Development web site. Particular attention was paid to demographic data and job searches.

Links are provided at on the teacher's homepage.

Reviewed Ch. 8

Attention Students:

Exam

Projects: Business Plan, Resume, PowerPoint (Business Entity), Stocks

Read Ch. 9 and 10, and complete appropriate workbook pages.

Ch. 8 reflections due next class meeting.

Reviewed Ch. 8

Exam

Projects: Business Plan, Resume, PowerPoint (Business Entity), Stocks

Read Ch. 9 and 10, and complete appropriate workbook pages.

Ch. 8 reflections due next class meeting.

Moved to lab to finish presentation preparations.

Lab

Complete Workbook assignments for Ch. 9 and 10. Due Oct 30, 2007.

Students will present the type of business entity they have chosen for their business plan. The student will utilize the rubrics posted in the back of the classroom: PowerPoint and Oral Presentation

Ch. 9, Technology's Impact on Business. This chapter discusses how technology has influenced businesses. It describes the e-workplace and virtual business.

Ch. 10, Business in a Global Economy. This chapter describes the global competition. It explains how currency exchange works. It names the types of trade barriers and major trade alliances in the world today.

Presentations

Workbook assignments for Ch. 9 and 10 are due Next Monday, Oct 29, 2007.

Students need to be completing their business plan template. At a minimum, the title page, management team plan, and company description should be completed prior to the end of this grading period...Nov 9.

Students will present the type of business entity they have chosen for their business plan. The student will utilize the rubrics posted in the back of the classroom: PowerPoint and Oral Presentation

Ch. 9, Technology's Impact on Business. This chapter discusses how technology has influenced businesses. It describes the e-workplace and virtual business.

Ch. 10, Business in a Global Economy. This chapter describes the global competition. It explains how currency exchange works. It names the types of trade barriers and major trade alliances in the world today.

Presentations

Workbook assignments for Ch. 9 and 10 are due Next Tuesday, Oct 30, 2007.

Students need to be completing their business plan template. At a minimum, the title page, management team plan, and company description should be completed prior to the end of this grading period...Nov 9.

Students will present the type of business entity they have chosen for their business plan. The student will utilize the rubrics posted in the back of the classroom: PowerPoint and Oral Presentation

Ch. 9, Technology's Impact on Business. This chapter discusses how technology has influenced businesses. It describes the e-workplace and virtual business.

Ch. 10, Business in a Global Economy. This chapter describes the global competition. It explains how currency exchange works. It names the types of trade barriers and major trade alliances in the world today.

Discussed the hazards of borrowing with home equity loans. Explained the best case scenario is purchasing with cash.

Students will present the type of business entity they have chosen for their business plan. The student will utilize the rubrics posted in the back of the classroom: PowerPoint and Oral Presentation

Ch. 9, Technology's Impact on Business. This chapter discusses how technology has influenced businesses. It describes the e-workplace and virtual business.

Ch. 10, Business in a Global Economy. This chapter describes the global competition. It explains how currency exchange works. It names the types of trade barriers and major trade alliances in the world today.

Discussed the hazards of borrowing with home equity loans. Explained the best case scenario is purchasing with cash.

Students who have not turned in late work will receive a "0" for that work. These student will not be allowed access to the computer lab unless they complete their late work. They will not be given credit for turning in their late work; however, will be given back the privilege of using the computer lab.

Read Ch. 9 and 10, there will be a quiz based on those readings.

Presentations continued

Discussed compounding interest and demonstated how a small investment can easily yield $16,000,000. Time is money.

Students who have not turned in late work will receive a "0" for that work. These student will not be allowed access to the computer lab unless they complete their late work. They will not be given credit for turning in their late work; however, will be given back the privilege of using the computer lab.

Read Ch. 9 and 10, there will be a quiz based on those readings.

Presentations continued

Presentations

Quiz on Ch. 9 and 10

Presentations

Quiz on Ch. 9 and 10

Quiz and presentations

Students moved to the computer lab to work on business plan.

Discussed notes that were left by the substitute teacher. The teacher stated that several students did not following directions and were found to be on "Face Book" which is a violation of school and classroom rules.

Continued with classroom presentations. Numerous students still need to present, so we will not be going to the lab until these students are finished. Business Plan projects are due prior to the end of the period, regardless of how much lab time this class receives.

Completed presentations.

Completed Business Plans.

Completed presentations.

Completed Business Plans

Walked students through the 3rd six-week calendar and expectations. Students were placed in groups to conduct presentations on Ch. 11-14. Refer to calendar.

Read Ch. 11-14.

Begin next three sections of the business plan.

Walked students through the 3rd six-week calendar and expectations. Students were placed in groups to conduct presentations on Ch. 11-14. Refer to calendar.

Read Ch. 11-14.

Begin next three sections of the business plan.

Ch. 11, The Role of Government in Business. This chapter presents how government protects and regulates business competition, agreements, and creative rights.

Ch. 12, Money and Financial Institutions. This chapter describes the functions and characteristics of money. It explains the bank services and types of banks.

Ch. 13, Marketing in Today's World. This chapter discusses the functions of marketing. It also discusses details of market research, product development, and channels of distribution.

Ch. 14, Advertising: The Art of Attracting an Audience. This chapter describes advertising media- the different media and their advantages and disadvantages. it also discusses advertising rates.

Discussed chapter content with studens. Moved to the computer lab to work on group projects.

Workbook pages 73 and 74 are due today.

Ch. 11, The Role of Government in Business. This chapter presents how government protects and regulates business competition, agreements, and creative rights.

Ch. 12, Money and Financial Institutions. This chapter describes the functions and characteristics of money. It explains the bank services and types of banks.

Ch. 13, Marketing in Today's World. This chapter discusses the functions of marketing. It also discusses details of market research, product development, and channels of distribution.

Ch. 14, Advertising: The Art of Attracting an Audience. This chapter describes advertising media- the different media and their advantages and disadvantages. it also discusses advertising rates.

Discussed chapter content with studens. Moved to the computer lab to work on group projects.

Workbook pages 73 and 74 are due today.

Discussed underestimating one's peers academically, socially, and professionally. Gave examples of personal experiences working in the military, in corporations, as well as education. Discussed prestige and what it means to different individuals.

Ch. 11, The Role of Government in Business. This chapter presents how government protects and regulates business competition, agreements, and creative rights.

Ch. 12, Money and Financial Institutions. This chapter describes the functions and characteristics of money. It explains the bank services and types of banks.

Ch. 13, Marketing in Today's World. This chapter discusses the functions of marketing. It also discusses details of market research, product development, and channels of distribution.

Ch. 14, Advertising: The Art of Attracting an Audience. This chapter describes advertising media- the different media and their advantages and disadvantages. it also discusses advertising rates.

Ch. 11, The Role of Government in Business. This chapter presents how government protects and regulates business competition, agreements, and creative rights.

Ch. 12, Money and Financial Institutions. This chapter describes the functions and characteristics of money. It explains the bank services and types of banks.

Ch. 13, Marketing in Today's World. This chapter discusses the functions of marketing. It also discusses details of market research, product development, and channels of distribution.

Ch. 14, Advertising: The Art of Attracting an Audience. This chapter describes advertising media- the different media and their advantages and disadvantages. it also discusses advertising rates.

Moved to lab to work on group projects.

Students, please read all chapters (11-14) you will see a quiz next class meeting.

Described three types of resumes: Chronological, functional, and combined. Teacher utilized his resume in class to show an illustration of a combined resume. Explained to the learners that the Objective in the resumes in being phased out.

Ch. 15, Human Resource Management. This chapter introduces human resource management- the process of finding, selecting, training and evaluating employees.

Ch. 16, Culture and Diversity in Business. This chapter discusses the importance of business culture both globally and within a company. It also discusses diversity in the workplace.

Read Ch. 15 and Ch. 16

Move to the lab and complete resumes.

Two groups still need to present.

Calendar will be adjusted. prepare for a quiz on Ch. 15 and 16

Described three types of resumes: Chronological, functional, and combined. Teacher utilized his resume in class to show an illustration of a combined resume. Explained to the learners that the Objective in the resumes in being phased out.

Ch. 15, Human Resource Management. This chapter introduces human resource management- the process of finding, selecting, training and evaluating employees.

Ch. 16, Culture and Diversity in Business. This chapter discusses the importance of business culture both globally and within a company. It also discusses diversity in the workplace.

Read Ch. 15 and Ch. 16

Move to the lab and complete resumes.

Two groups still need to present.

Calendar will be adjusted. prepare for a quiz on Ch. 15 and 16

Complete presentations

Quiz Ch. 15 and 16 next class meeting

Complete presentations

Quiz Ch. 15 and 16 next class meeting.

Completed review on Ch. 15.

Read article from the Reader's Digest on credit/debit card fraud.

Ch. 17, Managing Business Finances. This chapter presents aspects of managing business finances. It discusses accounting and financial record keeping. A photo essay, "A Solid Foundation," enhances the concepts.

Ch. 18, Technology Advancements in the Workplace. This chapter describes the use of technological advances in the workplace.

Reminder: students who fail to complete work during this grading period will not be allowed to attend labs until that work has been submitted. A 10% reduction in grade (applied to their score) will be applied for each calendar day (not class day) the work is late.

Discussed the Balance Sheet and how assets are listed in order of liquidity. Explained Owner's Equity and how a company can reinvest its monies, or share the wealth with employees or stockholders (retained earnings).

Assignments:

Business Plan: Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, and Marketing Plan. This will be due the fifth week of this grading period.

Personal Budget: Students are to prepare a personal household budget that will itemize income as well as expenses. Students will be required to determine mortgage payments (to include the amounts applied to principal and interest); car payments utilizing simple interest formula (daily method). This will illustrate to the student that interest payments vary based on when the payment is received by the creditor.

Read Ch. 17 and 18 in class.

Complete workbook pages: 117-122 in class.

Ch. 17, Managing Business Finances. This chapter presents aspects of managing business finances. It discusses accounting and financial record keeping. A photo essay, "A Solid Foundation," enhances the concepts.

Ch. 18, Technology Advancements in the Workplace. This chapter describes the use of technological advances in the workplace.

Reminder: students who fail to complete work during this grading period will not be allowed to attend labs until that work has been submitted. A 10% reduction in grade (applied to their score) will be applied for each calendar day (not class day) the work is late.

Discussed the Balance Sheet and how assets are listed in order of liquidity. Explained Owner's Equity and how a company can reinvest its monies, or share the wealth with employees or stockholders (retained earnings).

Economics: discussed diminishing marginal utility utilizing pizza as an example. Defined Utility.

Discussed opportunity costs.

Discussed prioritizing a budget sheet (expenses).

Assignments:

Business Plan: Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, and Marketing Plan. This will be due the fifth week of this grading period.

Personal Budget: Students are to prepare a personal household budget that will itemize income as well as expenses. Students will be required to determine mortgage payments (to include the amounts applied to principal and interest); car payments utilizing simple interest formula (daily method). This will illustrate to the student that interest payments vary based on when the payment is received by the creditor.

Read Ch. 17 and 18 in class.

Complete workbook pages: 117-122 in class.

Graded workbook assignments in class. Students will turn those in next class meeting.

Completed Ch. 17

Guest speaker, New Orleans Emergency Operations Manager via telephone.

Read Ch. 18

Be prepared for a quiz next class meeting.

Graded workbook assignments in class. Students will turn those in next class meeting.

Completed Ch. 17

Guest speaker, New Orleans Emergency Operations Manager report out.

Review and exam on Ch. 17-18

Demonstrated to students the importance of reading current events and the relationship to investments. Being able to predict business cycles through consumer behavior. Discussed the importance of communicating with the CEO of a corporation that one invests in...and listening closely to the message that is presented. Use this information and other variables to make sound business investments. Demonstrated this concept with Combimatrix and their current Autism test that recently made national new.

Exam

Read Ch. 19-20

Review and exam on Ch. 17-18

Demonstrated to students the importance of reading current events and the relationship to investments. Being able to predict business cycles through consumer behavior. Discussed the importance of communicating with the CEO of a corporation that one invests in...and listening closely to the message that is presented. Use this information and other variables to make sound business investments. Demonstrated this concept with Combimatrix and their current Autism test that recently made national new.

Exam

Read Ch. 19-20

Demonstrated how to purchase a stock using a limit order. Stock that was purchased was ICTG.

Discussed the inflation rate being reported as being the highest in 17 years (yahoo finance).

Substitute Lesson Plans

Move to lab to work on projects

Ch. 19, Basics of Computers. This chapter describes the types and parts of computers. It also discusses computer software. A photo essay, "Weaving a Network," enhances the concepts.

Ch. 20, Developing a Career Plan. This chapter introduces the three steps to planning a career: deciding what you want to do, analyzing job options, and researching a career. A photo essay, " The Write Business," enhances the concepts.

Students will utilize Department of Workforce Development web site to assist in this chapter.

Ch. 19, Basics of Computers. This chapter describes the types and parts of computers. It also discusses computer software. A photo essay, "Weaving a Network," enhances the concepts.

Ch. 20, Developing a Career Plan. This chapter introduces the three steps to planning a career: deciding what you want to do, analyzing job options, and researching a career. A photo essay, " The Write Business," enhances the concepts.

Students will utilize Department of Workforce Development web site to assist in this chapter.

Reviewed for the Ch. 19 exam

Business Plan projects

Exam Ch. 19

Lab Projects

Discussed the importance of always seeking opportunity and not waiting for opportunity to come to you, the individual. Walked students through a one year budget. Demonstrated how to use various Excel spreadsheets to calculate, answer "what if" statements, integrate with other worksheets, compute the precise amount for an auto payment, calculate inflationary issues, and automatic fills.

Demonstrated how to determine the tax one pays in using a withholding allowance table, deductions per pay period, and yearly taxation with tax schedules. With the example of someone being paid $14.00 per hour, and claiming zero and in the second demonstration claiming one, students were able to follow along with the simple calculations on Excel whether or not a refund was in order, or a payment needed to be made to the IRS.

Complete Ch. 20 workbook page (first page front and back). Due next class meeting.

Read Ch. 20 and 21.

Discussed the importance of always seeking opportunity and not waiting for opportunity to come to you, the individual. Walked students through a one year budget. Demonstrated how to use various Excel spreadsheets to calculate, answer "what if" statements, integrate with other worksheets, compute the precise amount for an auto payment, calculate inflationary issues, and automatic fills.

Demonstrated how to determine the tax one pays in using a withholding allowance table, deductions per pay period, and yearly taxation with tax schedules. With the example of someone being paid $14.00 per hour, and claiming zero and in the second demonstration claiming one, students were able to follow along with the simple calculations on Excel whether or not a refund was in order, or a payment needed to be made to the IRS.

Complete Ch. 20 workbook page (first page front and back). Due next class meeting.

Read Ch. 20 and 21.

Turn in Ch. 20

Read Ch. 21

Reviewed Ch. 20

Exam Ch. 20

Walked students through the sequence of the creation of money through one simple deposit. This example illustrated how the Federal Reserve can regulate the stimulation of the economy through fiscal policy.

Discussed newpaper article on meth (read aloud to the students).

Exam Ch. 20

Exam Ch. 20

Ch. 21, Getting a Job. This chapter outlines employability skills. It describes how to prepare a resume and how to apply an interview for a job.

Ch. 22, Making Consumer Decisions. This chapter explains the choices consumer have and how to be a smart consumer.

Exam Ch. 20

Read Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Ch. 21, Getting a Job. This chapter outlines employability skills. It describes how to prepare a resume and how to apply an interview for a job.

Ch. 22, Making Consumer Decisions. This chapter explains the choices consumer have and how to be a smart consumer.

Read Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Moved to lab to work on class projects. See teacher and curriculum mapping guide.

Ch. 21, Getting a Job. This chapter outlines employability skills. It describes how to prepare a resume and how to apply an interview for a job.

Ch. 22, Making Consumer Decisions. This chapter explains the choices consumer have and how to be a smart consumer.

Read Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 21 and Ch. 22

Moved to lab to work on class projects. See teacher and curriculum mapping guide.

See substitute teacher lesson.

Move students to the computer lab to work on projects

Lab

Read Ch. 21-22

Lab projects.

Lab

Read Ch. 21 and 22

Discussed and computed profit margins and operating margins utilizing financial statements.

Students were give thirty minutes to complete a cover letter, resume, and budget. Resumes and budgets should have already been completed so emphasis should be placed on composing a cover letter. Students can refer to the BPA style manual on the teacher's web site to assist in this project.

Ch. 23, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. This chapter describes the seven rights of consumers. It also explains your responsibilities as a consumer.

Once again discussed the importance of utilizing time wisely in the computer lab.

Ch. 23, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. This chapter describes the seven rights of consumers. It also explains your responsibilities as a consumer.

Once again discussed the importance of utilizing time wisely in the computer lab.

Read Ch. 23 and Ch. 24, and complete the appropriate workbook pages as discussed throughout the school year.

Students are not utilizing their business plan workbooks in the development of their individual business plans. Failure to do so could result in a failing grade on the business plan. By following this workbook, all necessary information (minimum) is discussed.

Read Ch. 23 and Ch. 24, and complete the appropriate workbook pages as discussed throughout the school year.

Students are not utilizing their business plan workbooks in the development of their individual business plans. Failure to do so could result in a failing grade on the business plan. By following this workbook, all necessary information (minimum) is discussed.

Ch. 23, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. After completing this chapter the learner will be able to : name the seven rights of consumers; list the basic responsibilities of consumers; explain how you can conserve resources; and describe ways you can learn consumer skills.

Ch. 24, Protecting Consumers. After completing this chapter, the learner will be able to: describe what consumers can do when they have problems with products; identify groups and individuals that act as consumer advocates; explain how the government protects consumers; name ways in which businesses help and inform consumers.

Today we allocated the majority of our time discussing stagflation that was mentioned in the new media both on television and in the paper. We discussed this term and how it related to the Great Depression. The class also disused standard of living and how it can easily be affected by the business cycle. We discussed how this is the first time since the Great Depression that Americans actually spent more than they saved; however, numerous economist have stated that Americans have poured their savings in to their homes and therefore actually did save but this was not counted by most. I explained to the students that if this is the case, if Americans did put the majority of their money into their homes, a great many Americans have now lost that saving due to a decrease in valuations of home prices.

Ch. 23, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. After completing this chapter the learner will be able to : name the seven rights of consumers; list the basic responsibilities of consumers; explain how you can conserve resources; and describe ways you can learn consumer skills.

Ch. 24, Protecting Consumers. After completing this chapter, the learner will be able to: describe what consumers can do when they have problems with products; identify groups and individuals that act as consumer advocates; explain how the government protects consumers; name ways in which businesses help and inform consumers.

Today we allocated the majority of our time discussing stagflation that was mentioned in the new media both on television and in the paper. We discussed this term and how it related to the Great Depression. The class also disused standard of living and how it can easily be affected by the business cycle. We discussed how this is the first time since the Great Depression that Americans actually spent more than they saved; however, numerous economist have stated that Americans have poured their savings in to their homes and therefore actually did save but this was not counted by most. I explained to the students that if this is the case, if Americans did put the majority of their money into their homes, a great many Americans have now lost that saving due to a decrease in valuations of home prices.

Guest speaker: Lori Rose from International Business College gave a presentation on the career explorations, and Global protocol.

Completed Ch. 23 and 24.

Discussed with the students the importance of getting involved in activities that interest them.

Reviewed for the exam.

Discussed expectations during my absence Mar 17-18. All expectations were discussed.

Exam on Ch. 23 and 24

Read Ch. 25 and 26 and complete workbook page as described (front/back first pages only).

Completed Ch. 23 and 24.

Discussed with the students the importance of getting involved in activities that interest them.

Reviewed for the exam.

Discussed expectations during my absence Mar 17-18. All expectations were discussed.

Exam on Ch. 23 and 24

Read Ch. 25 and 26 and complete workbook page as described (front/back first pages only).

Completed Ch. 25 and Ch. 26.

Explained to the students important concepts when filling out a job application.

Exam Ch. 25 and 26

Students completed a job application and attached a cover letter and resume.

Completed Ch. 25 and Ch. 26.

Explained to the students important concepts when filling out a job application.

Exam Ch. 25 and 26

Students completed a job application and attached a cover letter and resume.

Ch. 27, Your Credit and the Law. After completing this chapter students will be able to: Explain how government protects credit rights; name federal laws that protect consumers; identify consumers' credit rights; describe credit problems.

Ch. 28, Planning a Budget. After completing this chapter, the learner will be able to: Explain how budgeting is helpful; list the five steps in planning a budget; name different types of income and expenses; describe how a computer is used in budgeting.

Discussed the importance of leadership conduct and current events.

Complete workbook pages for the assigned chapters.

Ch. 27, Your Credit and the Law. After completing this chapter students will be able to: Explain how government protects credit rights; name federal laws that protect consumers; identify consumers' credit rights; describe credit problems.

Ch. 28, Planning a Budget. After completing this chapter, the learner will be able to: Explain how budgeting is helpful; list the five steps in planning a budget; name different types of income and expenses; describe how a computer is used in budgeting.

Discussed the importance of leadership conduct and current events.

Walked students through once again the process of completing a resume and cover letter.

Moved to Lab to work on group projects

Discussed current economic news. Also learned the meaning of Going Concern. Demonstrated how outside accounting firms audit companies to determine solvency.

Moved to the computer lab to work on business plans.

Discussed ATA Bankruptcy

Business Plan

Completed Ch. 28.

Students presented the teacher with their own assessment (grade) on the business plan.

Moved to lab

Exam next class meeting on Ch. 27 an 28.

Reviewed Ch. 28, discussed the affects of withholdings and taxes.

Exam Ch. 27 and 28

Exam

Read Ch. 29, Ch. 30, and Ch.31

Reviewed Ch. 28, discussed the affects of withholdings and taxes.

Exam Ch. 27 and 28

Exam

Read Ch. 29, Ch. 30, and Ch.31

Begin Ch. 29, 30, and 31. Students had an unlimited amount of time to read the chapters in class and then were administered a quiz to assess their comprehension.

Discussed various codes and laws while students worked on projects in the lab. Focus is on tolerance, bias, and misinterpretations. Students are to understand that everyone has different beliefs, and by not having an understanding of this, could result in a bias opinion of people and in the workplace that could be detrimental.

Lab project.

Create a multimedia project that explains at a minimum the following investment plans: 401k, IRA (traditional and Roth), stocks, mutual funds, bonds and any additional investment tools.

Begin Ch. 29, 30, and 31. Students had an unlimited amount of time to read the chapters in class and then were administered a quiz to assess their comprehension.

Lab project.

Create a multimedia project that explains at a minimum the following investment plans: 401k, IRA (traditional and Roth), stocks, mutual funds, bonds and any additional investment tools.

Lab

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 29, 30, 31

Presentations

Read Ch. 32, 33, and 34

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 32, 33, and 34.

Begin Ch. 32, 33, and 34.

Moved to lab

Lab projects

Complete workbook pages for Ch. 32, 33, and 34.

Begin Ch. 32, 33, and 34.

Discussed the importance of saving for a deductible and understanding how this can lower insurance premiums.

Begin Ch. 32, 33, and 34.

Discussed the importance of saving for a deductible and understanding how this can lower insurance premiums.