Financial Literacy: Auto Loans

EDPUZZLE: All About Car Loans   A car, just like a mortgage, is a secured loan. That means if you fail to make payments, the lender can repossess the property, leaving you with a horrible credit score — and no car! For that reason, it’s especially important that you understand how auto loans work. Watch this […]

Financial Literacy: Mortgages

VIDEO: Demystifying Mortgages Since the start of the 21st century, over half of US households have been homeowners rather than renters. What you may or may not know is that most homeowners can’t afford to buy their homes in one cash payment; instead, they take out a mortgage. Watch this video to answer the questions […]

PSAT

When: October 24th Who: Grade 9 (PSAT 8/9); Grades 10-11 (PSAT/NMSQT) Where: Find your last name for the correct grade (9 vs. 10/11). This list is subject to change and does not include small group testing (conference room or room 4213) or CTC students (rooms 4219 or 4208).   Grade 9 Last Names Proctor/Teacher Room […]

Foundations of Business: How to Succeed in Managing a Business

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 5.7. Group Activity:  Go to http://springfieldsbdc.com/ and pick the resource you’d find most helpful as a young entrepreneur. Discuss the following questions with your group? What resource did you find most helpful? Are there any other small business resources in the area that you can find? Summarize your group’s findings on the whiteboard. […]

Financial Literacy: Predatory Lending

EDPUZZLE: Predatory Lending             Payday lenders don’t actually have a giant mousetrap strapped outside of their buildings to warn you of possible danger, so it’s better for you to understand how they work. Watch this video and answer the questions on your worksheet. VIDEO: The Surprising Logic Behind the Use of Payday Loans     […]

Financial Literacy: Shady Sam

Part I: Play Shady Sam Go to shadysam.com. Enter your first name and click START PLAYING. At the end of the game, STOP on the screen that includes your last email and Total Profits. Take a screenshot of the email and paste it in the box below. Then, click “Clock Out” and continue to answer […]

Foundations of Business: The Business Plan

Finish Pitching Your Innovation presentations. Read Exploring Business: Chapter 5.6. Discuss the components of the business plan using PPT presentation. Play game matching characteristics for each component. Learning Target: I can identify the ten sections of a business plan.

Foundations of Business: Teamwork – The Importance of Team Building Skills

Watch this video on the Power of Teamwork. Knowing how to be an effective team member is a vital lifetime skill. It will help you in your academic career, in the business world, and in nonwork activities as well. It takes time and effort to learn how to work in a team. Part of the […]