Allow time for students to share about their employee retention projects, if desired. Watch video on five success factors for a performance appraisals. Use a clear outline Involve employee Start with the bad news More regular feedback, not just once a year Document employee appraisal sessions Read Chapter 7.5. Learning Target: I can explain how managers evaluate […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Resume Format VIDEO: What Should You Include on a Resume? As you’ve seen, it usually takes a number of applications to get an interview. A strong resume can increase your chances of getting an interview. Employers receive a lot of applications, so they’ll use your resume to make a snap judgment about whether you […]
VIDEO: Top Interview Tips You’ll never be able to predict exactly what will happen in one job interview compared to another, but you can prepare yourself to succeed by practicing the things that are under your control. Watch this video to learn more about best practices in interviewing. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. […]
Play Theories of Motivation Kahoot. Watch video on unions. Unions are groups of workers who have banded together to have better negotiation power, higher wages, better working conditions, better benefits. Watch video on union strikes. Read Chapter 7.6. Discuss: You’ve just gotten a job as an autoworker. Would you prefer to work in a unionized or nonunionized plant? Why? If […]
VIDEO: How to Negotiate Your Salary Congratulations! After spending many hours working to get a job, you finally received a job offer! But before you accept or decline, you want to make sure it’s the best possible offer. This includes negotiating your starting salary. Watch this video to learn tips on how to negotiate your […]
Take the Matchmaker and Personality Style quizzes in Xello (you can log in through Clever). Student Sign-In Format Username: Prefix + student ID e.g. MUEVSD-000000 Password: Student’s date of birth e.g. MMDDYYYY Students must change their passwords when they first log in. MATCHMAKER QUIZ: Asks students a series of questions to determine some career options […]
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 […]
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 […]
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?”, […]
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” […]
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?
Play Quizlet to review Chapter 7. Discuss results of Matchmaker and Personality Style quizzes.
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 […]
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 […]
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 8.6. 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.
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 8.4 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 that contribute to her success as an entrepreneur. Business Idea: Describe the business idea that Joy pursues in the movie. Analyze the uniqueness of her […]
ARTICLE: What Is a Budget? Now that you’ve had a chance to see the challenges of balancing all of the things that you wanted to do for Enzo with the needs of day to day life, let’s get back to basics and consider the reasons that you would want to create a budget. Why is […]
QUESTION OF THE DAY: If you make $40,000, how much will you pay in federal income taxes? Below are some links you will need to complete your worksheet. Edgar’s W-2 Melinda’s W-2 Angela’s W-2 Marcus’s W-2 Boris’s W-2 Determine if the individual is/is not a dependent by reading the “Who qualifies as a dependent?” and “Qualifying Child” […]
REFERENCE: Tax Preparation Checklist for Teens What do you need to file your taxes? Review this handy list of items you will need to fill out the 1040 form. Check off the items you’re confident you will have ready. Take note of any items you’re unsure or have any questions about. VIDEO: Ways to File […]
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 tax figures before proceeding. Be sure to come back to this reference if you have any questions about whether or not a person meets a […]
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 at this important tax form you’ll need to fill out when you get a new job. Watch this video and answer the questions on your […]
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 because they don’t know about things like state taxes, federal taxes, and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). Watch the video to learn more about […]
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 impact on his financial well-being. Consider how his career decisions align with financial stability. Income Growth: Track the progression of the main character’s income throughout […]
You can play this Kahoot! to study for the quiz tomorrow.
Take the practice exam to review for the semester exam next week. Semester Exam Time Tuesday, January 16th: 1:05 – 2:35 PM
