Foundations of Business: The Federal Reserve System

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.3. Begin watching The Power of the Fed documentary. Begin working on The Federal Reserve System worksheet. Learning Target: I can explain the three main goals of The Fed.

Foundations of Business: The Federal Reserve System

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.3. Continue watching The Power of the Fed documentary. (1st Period: 27:00, 4th Period: 20:00) Continue working on The Federal Reserve System worksheet. Learning Target: I can explain the three main goals of The Fed.

Foundations of Business: Understanding Securities Markets

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.5. Watch The Stock Market Explained. Complete the Understanding Securities Markets worksheet.   Learning Target: I can explain how the securities market operates and who regulates it.

Foundations of Business: The Role of the Financial Manager

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.4. Complete The Role of the Financial Manager worksheet using Chapter 13.4 and this Amortization Calculator. Play Kahoot! to review Chapter 13.   Learning Target: I understand how to estimate cash needed to start a new business, as well as how to finance the amount needed.

Foundations of Business: Financing the Going Concern

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.6. Group Assignment: You’re the CFO for a large corporation. Your CEO just showed you plans for a multimillion-dollar plant expansion and reminded you that it’s your job to raise the money. You have three choices: sell bonds, issue common stock, or issue preferred stock. Write a brief report that explains […]

Foundations of Business: Careers in Finance

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 13.7. Watch different types of financial institutions video. Complete the Careers in Finance worksheet. Play Kahoot! Chapter 13 quiz is tomorrow! Learning Targets: I understand what is required to pursue a career in finance. I can list the three areas of finance that most careers fall in.    

Financial Literacy: Health Insurance

VIDEO: What Is Medicaid? | Medicaid Made Clear ARTICLE: Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) VIDEO: Medicare vs Medicaid: What You NEED to Know The second and third most common ways Americans get health insurance is through Medicaid and Medicare. Access the videos and the article about CHIP, a third government health insurance program. Then, answer the questions on […]

Financial Literacy: Bummer!

GAME: Play Bummer! As you play the game, pay attention to how your insurance choices and the outcomes of the Wheel of Bummers impact Your Total Money. Complete the worksheet. LEARNING TARGET: I understand the risks associated with different levels of insurance.

Financial Literacy: How Do Renters and Homeowners Insurance Compare?

DATA CRUNCH: Using the Average Annual Premiums For Homeowners And Renters Insurance, 2010-2019 chart on your worksheet, answer the questions on your worksheet. Please turn in your worksheet at the end of the period.   LEARNING TARGETS: I understand the difference between renters and homeowners insurance. I can analyze premiums and recognize trends.