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.
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 […]
LEGO Bridge Activity A LEGO person who lives in the United States wants to visit his LEGO friend in England. To get across the ocean that separates the U.S. and England, the LEGO person can only drive. Your team must build a bridge that is strong and sturdy, so no LEGO people fall into the […]
Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.3. Team Building Activity: Snowflake Challenge (activity source) Pass out a piece of paper to each team member. Have each team member close their eyes or blindfold them. Now out loud, go through the instruction on how to make a snowflake with the paper you have given to them. Steps to Make a […]
Play Kahoot! to review the last two units.
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. Complete the Strategic Communication worksheet. Learning Targets: I can define communication. I can list ways that organizations will benefit from effective communication. I understand which […]
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 organizational setting, including communication flows, channels, and networks. I can explain barriers to communication and discuss the most common types of barriers to group 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 e-mails. I can describe the process followed to create and deliver successful presentations. I know how to write clear, concise memos.
Complete packets to review for Career and Insurance unit quiz tomorrow.
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 the main character’s career choices and the impact on his financial well-being. Consider how his career decisions align with financial stability. Income Growth: Track the […]
