Foundations of Business: The Business of Communication

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.4 and discuss the role of communication in the design of the RAZR cell phone and the types of communication that are required in the workplace. Watch strategic communication video. […]

Foundations of Business: Communication Channels

Read Chapter 8.5. Watch Office Space clip and discuss the communication channels used. Play Kahoot as a formative assessment.   Learning Targets: I can discuss the nature of communications in an […]

Foundations of Business: Forms of Communication

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.6. Watch video on email etiquette in the workplace and complete the Email Etiquette worksheet. Watch video on presentations. Learning Targets: I can explain the do’s and don’ts of business […]

Financial Literacy: Career and Insurance Unit Quiz

Take quiz on Careers and Insurance units. Start watching the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Consider the following as you view the movie. Career and Income Career Choices: Reflect on […]

Foundations of Business: Joy

Watch the movie, Joy. While viewing, consider the following: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Identify instances in the movie where the main character, Joy Mangano, demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit. Discuss specific traits or behaviors […]

Financial Literacy: The Pursuit of Happyness

Continue watching the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Consider the following as you view the movie. Career and Income Career Choices: Reflect on the main character’s career choices and the […]

Financial Literacy: Taxes and Your Paystub

VIDEO: If Paychecks Could Talk            Some people are surprised when they get their paycheck and the amount of money they receive is lower than they expected. This is often […]

Financial Literacy: The Tax Cycle and Job Paperwork

EDPUZZLE: What You Need to Know About Form W-4                 In the last resource you learned how the W-4 form is different from other tax forms. Let’s take another look […]

Financial Literacy: Teens and Taxes

REFERENCE: Updated Tax Figures Throughout this lesson, you may notice that tax figures vary based on the year the resource was created. Review this slide that details  the most updated […]