Foundations of Business: Careers in Human Resources

Check out the hierarchy of HR job titles. Which path to an entry level HR job appeals to you from this article? Complete the Human Resources Career assignment. Research the Human Resource field online and discuss the following questions with your group: What is the Human Resources field like? What do HR professionals like about […]

Financial Literacy: Intro to Insurance

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is the cost to repair an iPhone screen? EDPUZZLE: Intro to Insurance              AppleCare+ is basically an insurance plan, and like any insurance, before you can decide if it’s a good plan to purchase, you need to understand how it works. Watch this video and answer the questions. INFOGRAPHIC: Insurance […]

Financial Literacy: Auto Insurance

VIDEO: 5 Factors That Affect What You Pay for Auto Insurance                Everyone pays a different amount for auto insurance. Watch this video to learn five key factors that influence how much you’ll pay. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. ARTICLE: Deductibles and Coverage Limits In every auto accident, after asking, “Is everyone safe?”, […]

Foundations of Business: Chapter 7 Quiz

Take the Chapter 7 quiz. If there is time remaining, watch Doorbot and Solving Simple Problems Can Create Billion Dollar Ideas. For Discussion: Do you agree that many inventions come by accident? What was the Ring Video Doorbell’s mission?  

Financial Literacy: Renters and Homeowners Insurance

INTERACTIVE: What’s Your Stuff Worth? Did you know that you can get insurance to cover all the stuff you own inside a rented apartment? It’s called renters insurance! But, one reason people give for skipping renters insurance is, “I don’t have that much stuff. And none of it’s very nice.” Use this interactive to “customize” […]

Financial Literacy: Health Insurance

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How much does an average overnight hospital stay cost? EDPUZZLE: How Health Insurance Works     Even with insurance, medical billing can be extremely confusing, which is unfortunate, because health care typically costs a lot of money. It’s a situation where transparent costs would be appreciated by consumers. This video provides an […]

Financial Literacy: How to Access Health Insurance

ARTICLE: Employer Health Insurance Vs. Individual Plans | What’s Best For You? Employer-sponsored healthcare, also called a group plan, is the most common way that Americans get health insurance. Group plans can typically cover not only the employee but also their spouse/partner and dependent children. Another route to health insurance coverage is purchasing an individual […]

Foundations of Business: Teamwork

Watch pit stop video on teamwork. Watch slowed down version. Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.1. Review PowerPoint presentation. Learning Targets: I can define a team and describe its key characteristics. I can explain why organizations use teams and describe different types of teams.

Financial Literacy: Other Types of Insurance

INTERACTIVE: Play the Bummer game. Discuss the questions below. The purpose of insurance is to provide you with financial protection against a possible risk. In Bummer, risk is generated by the Wheel of Bummers. Describe how you felt each time you spun the Wheel of Bummers, both when you had plenty of money and when you […]