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SYLLABUS
Howard High School / Small Business Development
Spring 2013 COURSE SYLLABUS PROGRAM CONCENTRATION: Business & Computer Science
CAREER PATHWAY: Small Business Development COURSE TITLE: Business Essentials CLASS WEB PAGE: www.edmodo.com
Teacher: N’Yasha Davis Email: [email protected]
Room Number: 404 Phone Number: 478.779.4850
Semester: Spring 2013 Tutorial Days: Monday - Thursday
Textbook: Introduction to Business Tutorial Hours: By appointment
Textbook Price: n/a Tutorial Location: 404
Department Philosophy: The Career Technology Education Department believes that education’s most
important function is to provide all students with the skills needed for post-secondary and careers. This is
accomplished by providing interest-based programs that meet industry standards.
Course Description: Anyone who deals with any phase of business can benefit from an understanding of basic
business principles covered in this first-year course. The course will help students develop management skills as
they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology,
communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards
through project-based learning and leadership development activities of FBLA will help prepare students with a
competitive edge for the global marketplace.
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Articulation: This course is Bibb County approved and articulated with Central Georgia Technical College’s
program.
Course Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Career Pathways: Courses must be completed in the order listed below.
Small Business Development
Level 1 *Business Essentials
Level 2 *Legal Environment of Business
Level 3 *Entrepreneurial Ventures
Level 4 (Work-Based Learning)
Level 5 (Work-Based Learning)
*Required for Pathway Completion
Certifications:
The Small Business Development pathways prepare students with the skills needed for the following
industry recognized credentials: A*S*K Business Institute (Assessment of Skills & Knowledge
for Business).
The Financial Management-Accounting pathway prepares with the skills needed for the following
industry recognized credentials: NOCTI Business Financial Management.
Financial Management – Accounting
Level 1 * Business Essentials
Level 2 * Accounting I
Level 3 * Accounting II
Level 4 (Work-Based Learning)
Level 5 (Work-Based Learning)
Career Choices:
Occupation Specialties Level of Education Needed Average Salary
Advertising and Promotion Manager Bachelor’s Degree $76,898
Chief Executive Bachelor’s Degree plus work experience $155,168 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement
Specialist Bachelor’s Degree $50,877
Social and Community Service Manager Bachelor’s Degree $59,904
Training and Development Management Bachelor’s Degree $79,498
Course Schedule
Week 1 Introduction Week 10 Budgeting and Finance
Week 2 Ethics, Teamwork, and Leadership Week 11 Functions of Management Week 3 Ethics, Teamwork, and Leadership Week 12 Risk Management Week 4 Job Acquisition Process Week 13 Marketing Week 5 Communications Week 14 Marketing Week 6 Business Concepts/ International Business Week 15 Business Law Week 7 Forms of Business Ownership Week 16 Entrepreneurial Discovery Week 8 Economics Week 17 Entrepreneurial Discovery Week 9 Budgeting and Finance Week 18 Review-Final
Internet Acceptable Use: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the
educational objectives of the Bibb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and
inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Bibb
County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for a period of not less than
one week. N’Yasha Davis’s websites that will be used as an integral part of this course are available at: www.edmodo.com
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America is a co-curricular national student organization designed to offer
students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities both in an out of the classroom. Members have the
opportunity to go on field trips, participate in competitive events, perform community service, interact with the
business community, and attend state and national conferences.
Grading Scale*
Area Percentage Area Percentage
Daily Assignments & Quizzes 40 Class Grade 85
Projects 30 Final Exam 15
Tests 30
Total for Class Grade 100% Final Grade 100%
Required Material: Black or blue ink pen AND pencil. You will have a storage folder in class for your work.
Classroom Expectations: Give Respect, Get Respect.
Classroom Expectations:
1. When I am talking, you are listening.
2. We will be respectful of each other at all times.
3. Come to class on time and prepared to work.
4. Complete your OWN work!
5. Do not enter my office without my permission.
6. When you enter the room, begin your daily journal.
7. NOTE: All rules in the Bibb County Code of Conduct will be enforced.
Classroom Procedures:
1. Print only with permission. When I want you to print, I will instruct you to do so. Upload ALL of your
work to Edmodo. No excuses for “I forgot to save/upload…”
2. At the beginning of each class, please check your computer, mouse, book, and desk. If anything is
misplaced, broken, or dirty, you must tell me so that you will not get in trouble for something someone
else has done.
3. Internet games and Internet use is on an as-needed basis with permission only. Non-negotiable!
4. Clean up your trash and push your chair under the table as you leave each day.
Attendance: Due to the nature of this course, it is imperative that you attend class daily. Almost all of the work
assigned in this course is completed in class. Attendance has a direct correlation with your grade. The more often
you are in class, the more likely you will succeed in the class. The Bibb County Board of Education policy on
attendance will be upheld.
Make-up Policy: It is your responsibility to get make-up work from me if you are absent. Make-up work must be
completed within five school days. Most, if not all work, will be posted on Edmodo.
Re-do Policy: Students who score a 69 or lower on a test or project may redo the test within five school days for a
maximum score of 70.
* This course does not have an End of Course Test (EOCT) *
* All rules included in the Bibb County Code of Conduct book will be enforced *
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; all information contained in the course syllabus/calendar is
subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class and a revised syllabus distributed to students to be
shared with their parents/guardians.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have
read and understood the contents in the 2012-2013 Business Essentials syllabus.
Student Name (Print)_________________________________________ Date________________
Student Signature___________________________________________ Date_________________
Parent Name (Print)__________________________________________ Date________________
Parent Signature____________________________________________ Date_________________
Pacing guide
Business Essentials Instructional Focus Calendar Spring 2013
Instructional
Day #
Calendar
Date
Standard
Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event RSW
17-Jan
FS 4, 8-10
Introduction to Business
Essentials
2 8-Jan FS 4, 8-10 Get to know activities What does FBLA mean?
39-Jan
FS 4, 8-10
Intro to CTSO's Offered at
HHS
4 10-Jan FS 4, 8-10
5 11-Jan FS 4, 8-10 Intro to RSW
614-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership
715-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership 5 Goals
816-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership FBLA Strength and Weakness
917-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership
1018-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership FBLA Scavenger Hunt Current Event Activity #1
1122-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership
1223-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership
1324-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership Service Organzation
1425-Jan
BCS-BE 4,5 11-15 Ethics, Teamwork, Leadership FBLA Flyer Activity #1 Current Event Activity #2 Article #1
15 28-Jan BCS-BE 38 Job Acquistition
16 29-Jan BCS-BE 38 Job Acquistition Cover Letter
17 30-Jan BCS-BE 38 Job Acquistition Resume
18 31-Jan BCS-BE 38 Job Acquistition Job Application
19 1-Feb BCS-BE 38 Job Acquistition Current Event Activity #3 Article #2
20 4-Feb BCS-BE 1-3 Communications FBLA Invitation
21 5-Feb BCS-BE 1-3 Communications FBLA Agenda
22 6-Feb BCS-BE 1-3 Communications FBLA Letter Activity
23 7-Feb BCS-BE 1-3 Communications FBLA Letter Activity
24 8-Feb BCS-BE 1-3 Communications Current Event Activity #4 Seminar#1
Business Essentials Instructional Focus Calendar Spring 2013
Instructional
Day #
Calendar
Date
Standard
Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event RSW
25 11-Feb BCS-BE 2-9 Business Concepts
26 12-Feb BCS-BE 2-9 Business Concepts
27 13-Feb BCS-BE 2-9 Business Concepts International Business-
28 14-Feb BCS-BE 2-9 Business Concepts Foreign County
29 15-Feb BCS-BE 2-9 Business Concepts Current Event Activity #5 Article #3
30 19-Feb BCS-BE 16-20 Forms of Business Ownership
3120-Feb
BCS-BE 16-20 Forms of Business Ownership
3221-Feb
BCS-BE 16-20 Forms of Business Ownership
3322-Feb
BCS-BE 16-20 Forms of Business Ownership Current Event Activity #6 Article #4
34 25-Feb SSEF1 SSEF4 Economics FBLA- Letter to secure donations
35 26-Feb SSEF1 SSEF4 Economics
36 27-Feb SSEF1 SSEF4 Economics
37 28-Feb SSEF1 SSEF4 Economics
38 1-Mar SSEF1 SSEF4 Economics Writing #1
39 4-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
40 5-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
41 6-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance FBLA Budget Activity
42 7-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
43 8-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance Current Event Activity #7 Article #5
44 11-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
45 12-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
46 13-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance
47 14-Mar BCS-BE 26-29 Budgeting & Finance Current Event Activity #8 Article #6
48 18-Mar BCS-BE 21-25 Functions of Management
49 19-Mar BCS-BE 21-25 Functions of Management
50 20-Mar BCS-BE 21-25 Functions of Management
51 21-Mar BCS-BE 21-25 Functions of Management
5222-Mar
BCS-BE 21-25 Functions of Management Current Event Activity #9 Seminar #2
Business Essentials Instructional Focus Calendar Spring 2013
Instructional
Day #
Calendar
Date
Standard
Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event RSW
53 1-Apr BCS-BE 34-35 Risk Management
54 2-Apr BCS-BE 34-35 Risk Management
55 3-Apr BCS-BE 34-35 Risk Management
564-Apr
BCS-BE 34-35 Risk Management
FBLA- Insurance related to
travel
57 5-Apr BCS-BE 34-35 Risk Management Current Event Activity #10 Article #7
58 8-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
59 9-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing FBLA-Advertising Slogan
60 10-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
61 11-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
62 12-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing Current Event Activity #11 Article #8
6315-Apr
BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing FBLA- Electronic Presentation
64 16-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
65 17-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
66 18-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing
67 19-Apr BCS-BE 36-37 Marketing Current Event Activity #12 Writing #2
6822-Apr
BCS-BE
30,31,32,34 Business Law
69 23-Apr BCS-BE 30,31,32,34 Business Law FBLA- research laws
70 24-Apr BCS-BE 30,31,32,34 Business Law related to CTSO's
71 25-Apr BCS-BE 30,31,32,34 Business Law
72 26-Apr BCS-BE 30,31,32,34 Business Law Current Event Activity #13 Article #9
73 29-Apr BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
74 30-Apr BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery FBLA-Visit/tour Busienss
75 1-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery Business Plan
76 2-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
77 3-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery Current Event Activity #14 Article #10
78 6-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
79 7-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
80 8-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
81 9-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery
Business Essentials Instructional Focus Calendar Spring 2013
Instructional
Day #
Calendar
Date
Standard
Addressed Project-Based Instruction FBLA in the Classroom Current Event RSW
82 10-May BCS-BE 10 Entrepreneurial Discovery Current Event Activity #14 Writing #3
83 13-May
84 14-May Review/Final Exam
85 15-May Review/Final Exam
86 16-May Review/Final Exam
87 17-May Review/Final Exam
88 20-May
89 21-May
Class Projects
Project Based Instruction Spring 2013
Course – Business Essentials
Project
What the students should
learn…
What the students should
have done….
GPS
#1-Complaint Letter
Proper complaint letter
formatting and tone
Written a complaint letter
concerning a damaged cell
phone.
BCS-BE-1 – Appropriate oral and
written communication
BCS-BE-2 – Written
communications with proper tone
& language
#2-Business Concepts
Vocabulary Wordle
Definitions of common
vocabulary for business
concepts and international
business
Created a Wordle and written a
paragraph tying vocabulary
words together in a common
concept
BCS-BE-6: The student
demonstrates an understanding of
basic concepts and how they are
applied to business activities.
BCS-BE-7: The student utilizes
technology in a variety of ways
while solving business problems.
BCS-BE-8: The student analyzes
how international business impacts
business.
#3-Forms of Ownership
Brochure/PowerPoint
Types of businesses, advantages
and disadvantages of each
Created a PowerPoint
presentation or brochure
describing the types of business
ownership along with examples,
advantages and disadvantages
BCS-BE-16: Evaluates sole
proprietorships as a form of
business.
BCS-BE-17: Evaluates the
different types of partnerships as a
form of business.
BCS-BE-18: Evaluates the
different types of corporations as a
form of business.
BCS-BE-20: Evaluates franchising
as a form of business ownership.
Class Project
#1
Customer Complaint Project
Standards: BCS-BE-1 – Appropriate oral and written communication BCS-BE-2 – Written communications with proper tone & language
Directions:
1. Write a personal business compliant letter to ABC Wireless (make up your own address) about a defective mobile phone you just purchased. It is a $200 phone that you have saved for months to own.
2. Compose the complaint letter in block format, make sure you stick to all formatting rules, and save it as “Compliant Letter Activity.”
3. The body of your letter should include an explanation of the product and how you use it, what your complaint is about the product, and how you feel the product could better serve you. You need to also include what action you feel should be taken and your contact information.
4. You should also make reference to an enclosure (receipt, advertisement, picture, etc – get creative) you can create this enclosure in Word or PowerPoint (if you know how to use it).
The letter will be graded on format, page setup, spelling/grammar, and content.
Your enclosure will be graded on appropriateness, creativity, and thought. Once
you are finished, you need upload the documents with a footer that includes your
name, period, and assignment name.
Rubric
Performance Indicators Points
Possible Points Earned
Comments
Stated the Problem 5 Explained Purpose of Letter 4 Requested solution 5 Included Contact Information
2
Enclosure with Picture 6 Used appropriate tone 4 Followed Letter Formatting Rules
4
Total 30
Student Work
#1
McKinley Jones 1234 Ford Road Macon, GA 31210 Mr. ABC ABC Wireless East 14th St. New York, NY 36748
Dear Mr. ABC:
I recently purchased a phone at my local ABC Wireless store. It was given to me brand new, but when I activated it immediately after leaving the store I found that it is defective and the touch screen will not work at all. I looked at the troubleshooting manual that came with the phone, but it remained defective. Therefore, I request a replacement phone from ABC Wireless.
I have always in the past found your devices satisfactory. In fact, I had the first model of the ABC phone and used it for over a decade. Your company seems to have high standards of quality, and I was very surprised when I found my phone didn’t work. The ABC Wireless employees told me my phone was of very high quality, and guaranteed to be the best touch screen of all your phones. I paid 200 dollars that I worked very hard for, only to find the phone was broken, and was very disappointed.
Thank you for your understanding in this situation, I’m sure that your excellent customer service will find some way to reimburse me for my loss. Please call me in the next 7 days to notify me if my request will be honored.
Sincerely,
McKinley Jones
Enclosed is my receipt from my purchase
Mildred Vail
4041 Brown Ave.
Macon Ga, 31204
ABC Wireless
4648 Peachtree parkway
Macon Ga, 30124
Dear ABC wireless:
I have purchase a $200 phone with your service. I thought this would be best for me and
my family.
I know that this is a great service and this why I choose this service. I think I would last
in this service for a long time.
I am having trouble with this phone that is starting to interfere with my work. This phone
will start asking me for a command without me asking for one. I would love to replace
this phone with another phone, but not the same kind with the same price. If I am not able
to replace, I would love to have a refund.
I think we can solve this situation with no problem. Thank you for the service and for
your time to solve this problem.
For more information or questions call 404-543-5453
Sincerely,
Mildred Vail
Class Project
#2
Business Concepts Wordle Project
Standards Covered: BCS-BE-6: The student demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts and how they are applied to business activities.
BCS-BE-7: The student utilizes technology in a variety of ways while solving business problems.
BCS-BE-8: The student analyzes how international business impacts business.
Directions:
Using the following key terms, create a wordle at http://www.wordle.net and write 2-3 sentences
connecting the words you selected (select between 5-7 words)
Key terms:
Business, Production, Manufacturing, Service, Finance, Commercial, Retail, Competition,
Entrepreneur, Export, Import, Multinational firm, Tariff, Embargo, Sanction, Exchange rate, Culture,
Trade barrier, NAFTA, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, World Bank.
The best way to complete this is to take a screen shot of your wordle, copy and paste into Word or PPT,
and then write your sentences/paragraph below it. I will demonstrate, and I have an example for you to
see.
Company Profile - Evaluation Checklist
Performance Indicators
Points
Possible
Points
Earned
Comments
Company Profile
Correct # Of Words Listed 7
Wordle Design 3
Paragraph written clearly 10
Total 20
Student Work
#2
Bryce, David
Class Project
#3
Unit #6: Forms of Business Ownership Brochure/Powerpoint
In this project, you will create a brochure on the forms of business ownership. You will
demonstrate knowledge of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and franchises. Use
your class resources and research from the Internet to find information. Then, organize your
information to create an informative, creative attractive brochure using Microsoft Publisher.
Your brochure should include the following:
A bulleted list of the forms of business ownership.
Explanation of Sole Proprietorships – description, advantages, and disadvantages
Explanation of Partnerships – description, advantages, and disadvantages
Explanation of Corporations – description, advantages, and disadvantages
Comparison of C-corporation and Sub-chapter S corporation
Definition and examples of franchising
Pie Chart depicting the breakdown of business ownerships in the U.S.
Appropriate pictures/graphics and attractive layout
Correct spelling and grammar
Standards Covered:
BCS-BE-16: Evaluates sole proprietorships as a form of business.
BCS-BE-17: Evaluates the different types of partnerships as a form of business.
BCS-BE-18: Evaluates the different types of corporations as a form of business.
BCS-BE-20: Evaluates franchising as a form of business ownership.
Rubric
Criteria Possible
Points
Points
Earned
List of the forms of business ownership 10
Sole Proprietorship Information 15
Partnership Information 15
Corporation Information 10
C-corporation and Sub-chapter S corporation 5
Explanation and examples of franchising 10
Forms of Business Ownership in U.S. (Percentage) 10
Attractive, creative, relevant graphics 15
Correct Spelling and grammar 10
Total Points Possible 100
Student Work
#3
BUSINESS OWNERSHIPMcKinley Jones
The 3 Types of Business Ownership
Sole ProprietorshipPartnership Corporation
Sole Proprietorship
Usually small businessesOwned by one personGenerate 6% of U.S sales
ProsEasy start upIndependenceNot too expensiveFew RegulationsGet all profit
ConsAll finances rest on you(can be stressful)Limited access to resourcesCan’t provide benefits to employees
Partnership
2 or more people own the businessUsually share profits/costs 50-50
ProsEasy to start
Shared decisions, help with business
More resources
Limited liability
ConsPotential conflict
Bound by each others actions
Corporations
Legal entity owned by individual stockholdersStocks represent a persons ownership of the business20% of U.S sales, but some of the biggest companies
70% of income earned
ProsDon’t carry responsibility for the Corporations actionsTransferrable stockBenefits for employeesMore Profit
ConsMost regulationDifficult to startLess control
C and S Corporation Similarities
Limited liability protection. Both offer limited liability protection, so shareholders are typically not personally responsible for business debts and liabilities. Separate entities. Both are separate legal entities created by a state filing.Filing documents. Formation documents must be filed with the state.Structure. Both have shareholders, directors and officersCorporate formalities. Both are required to follow the same internal and external corporate formalities and obligations, such as issuing stock, holding shareholder and director meetings, filing annual reports, and paying annual fees.
C corps are separately taxable entities. They file a corporate tax return (Form 1120) and pay taxes at the corporate level. They also face the possibility of double taxationNo restrictions on ownershipMultiple classes of stock, so provide a little more flexibility when starting a business if you plan to grow, expand the ownership or sell your corporation.
S corps are pass-through tax entities. They file an informational federal return (Form 1120S), but no income tax is paid at the corporate levelRestricted to 100 shareholdersOnly one class of stock
C-Corporation S-Corporation
Franchises
A type of CorporationDevelop products, then local franchise owners help produce and sell these productsOwners get limited control and support from parent companyPay fees or percentage of profit goes the parent company
ProsStandardized qualityGood advertisingFinancial assistanceManagement training/support
ConsHigh feesStrict standards and restrictionsLimited products
Examples of Franchises
Types of Business Ownerships in U.S
Sole ProprietorshipsPartnershipsCorporations
Current Event
Activity
Current Events 20122013
Class Current Event Business Essentials RSW Activity on 2/8
CURRENT EVENTS
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Current Event Work
CURRENT EVENTS
Name Shelby Davis Score ____/ 12 Title of Article: 13-year-old assassin murdered in Mexico
Source CNN.com WHO is this article about? A 13 yr old! WHAT is this story about? List four facts and/or opinions related in your article and identify them as facts or opinions by circling the correct term.
Fact or Opinion? Mexican drug cartel was among six people found murdered Fact
Fact or Opinion? The boy, identified as Jose Armando Moreno Leos by officials Fact Fact or Opinion?
10 homicides and that he was somebody who was good at shooting with a high-caliber weapon
Fact
Fact or Opinion? This is not the first time a teenager has admitted being a hit man for organized crime in Mexico
Fact WHEN did this story take place? *9:29 AM est. Monday 4, 2013
WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.) *Mexico
HOW is this news important to you? Who is likely to feel the impact of this news? How would life be different if this event did not happen?
**It’s sad that they are doing this to all these people and they haven’t did anything to the folks that are doing these crazy things.
REACTION: What is your personal response to this news? How does this information change your understanding of this topic? What would you like to see happen next and why?
**I hate when things like this go wrong. ASK - Write a well-developed and thoughtful question that the class can answer from information on this page. It should not be a YES or No question. What do you think we can do in order for these things to stop? ANSWER – Write, in complete sentences, a thoughtful response to your question. Get rid of stupid folks
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CURRENT EVENTS
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2. Fact These two changes come on top of 2013's new Medicare tax for high earners. If
your AGI is above $250,000 for a married couple filing jointly, $200,000 for a single filer, you will owe another 0.9% on wages above that amount and 3.8% on investment income.
3. Fact You'll have to pay income taxes on your contributions and earnings when you
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FBLA Activity
Scavenger Hunt
Name: ______________________________________ Date: __________________________ Period: ________
Future Business Leaders of America Purpose: To explore and learn about Future Business Leaders of America Instructions: Using the Internet, answer the questions below. Go to the FBLA-PBL National web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. (You may have to type this address in your address bar!)
1. From the National site, click on “About FBLA-PBL”. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. What are four divisions of FBLA-PBL, Inc?
1. 2. 3. 4.
2. Click on GOALS under the main navigation on the left. Write 4 Goals of FBLA.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. Click on MISSION & PLEDGE under the main navigation on the left What is the mission of FBLA?
4. Move your mouse to the top of the page. Hover over the word FBLA until the menu appears. Click on Business Achievement Awards. What are Business Achievement Awards?
5. What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards? 1. 2. 3. 4.
6. The Future Award Focuses on what?
7. Click PREVIEW FUTURE AWARD ACTIVITIES. Complete the following on the Future Award Level. SERVICE: Write the 2 required activities.. 1. 2.
Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area 1. 2.
EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. 2.
Write the 3 other activities that you could complete for this area. 1. 2.
3. PROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. 2. 3.
Write the other 3 activities that you could complete for this area. 1. 2.
3.
Now, how easy was that? You can earn your FUTURE LEVEL AWARD! Then, move onto your BUSINESS LEVEL! Explore what the Business level award has its requirements! Work your way up and you can earn a scholarship for after completing LEADER and AMERICA level! 7. Click on Competitive Events on the links on the left side of the screen. The FBLA-PBL
National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills at the region, state & national level. Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they and what is the focus of each category?
1. 2. 3.
8. Click on the COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES. A pdf file will open. Wait for it.
Once it opens, read the first page which is a list of the competitive events offered through FBLA (details begin on page 12). Find 3 events that you feel you could compete in based on your grade level, eligibility, and skills! Write the event name for 3 areas that you could win in (or that grab your attention)! State individual, team, or chapter event for each event along with a write the description of the event category.
Event name Select one: Include a description of the event 1. Individual Event
2. Individual Event
3. Individual Event
Explore the National FBLA site www.fbla-pbl.org more if you wish, but now it is time to move on to the GEORGIA FBLA site. Click http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/
9. Who is the STATE PRESIDENT of FBLA?
10. Let’s explore the CONFERENCES offered by Georgia FBLA this year. CLICK CONFERENCES at the top of the page and answer the following questions.
1. When and where is Fall Motivational Rally?
When Where
2. When and where is State Leadership Conference 2010? When Where
3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When Where
FBLA Work
Scavenger Hunt
Name: _________Rohan Shah________________ Date: __________ Period: __3rd__
Future Business Leaders of America Purpose: To explore and learn about Future Business Leaders of America Instructions: Using the Internet, answer the questions below. Go to the FBLA-PBL National web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. (You may have to type this address in your address bar!)
1. From the National site, click on “About FBLA-PBL”. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. What are four divisions of FBLA-PBL, Inc?
1.FBLA 2.FBLA- Middle level 3.Phi Beta Lambda 4.Professional Division
2. Click on GOALS under the main navigation on the left. Write 4 Goals of FBLA.
1. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership 2. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, foster patriotism 3. Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. 4. Facilitate the transition from school to work.
3. Click on MISSION & PLEDGE under the main navigation on the left What is the mission of FBLA? Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
4. Move your mouse to the top of the page. Hover over the word FBLA until the menu appears. Click on Business Achievement Awards. What are Business Achievement Awards?
5. What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards? 1. Future award 2. Business award 3. Leader award 4. America award
6. The Future Award Focuses on what? Basic business skills
7. Click PREVIEW FUTURE AWARD ACTIVITIES. Complete the following on the Future Award Level. SERVICE: Write the 2 required activities.. 1. Donate 5 hours of service 2. create a display promoting FBLA
Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area 1. help adviser celebrate EAD day 2. participate in chapters committee
EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. Knowledge quiz 2. complete advertising slogans worksheet
Write the 3 other activities that you could complete for this area. 1. create a spreadsheet for budgets 2. Career awareness and exploration
3. technology
PROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. bring a nonmember friend to meeting 2. attend to at least 3 meetings 3. Complete programs worksheet
Write the other 3 activities that you could complete for this area. 1. invite 5 friends to meetings 2. create an invitation inviting people to meetings
3. Attend a chapter event Now, how easy was that? You can earn your FUTURE LEVEL AWARD! Then, move onto your BUSINESS LEVEL! Explore what the Business level award has its requirements! Work your way up and you can earn a scholarship for after completing LEADER and AMERICA level! 7. Click on Competitive Events on the links on the left side of the screen. The FBLA-PBL
National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills at the region, state & national level. Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they and what is the focus of each category?
1. individual 2. team 3. chapter
8. Click on the COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES. A pdf file will open. Wait for it.
Once it opens, read the first page which is a list of the competitive events offered through FBLA (details begin on page 12). Find 3 events that you feel you could compete in based on your grade level, eligibility, and skills! Write the event name for 3 areas that you could win in (or that grab your attention)! State individual, team, or chapter event for each event along with a write the description of the event category.
Event name Select one: Include a description of the event 1. Business laws Individual Event
2. Sports managment Individual Event
3. Web site design Individual Event
Explore the National FBLA site www.fbla-pbl.org more if you wish, but now it is time to move on to the GEORGIA FBLA site. Click http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/
9. Who is the STATE PRESIDENT of FBLA? Barak Hussain Obama
10. Let’s explore the CONFERENCES offered by Georgia FBLA this year. CLICK CONFERENCES at the top of the page and answer the following questions.
1. When and where is Fall Motivational Rally?
When Where
2. When and where is State Leadership Conference 2010? When Where
3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When Where
Scavenger Hunt
Name: __________Eugene Francis Date: ___________Period: _____3___
Future Business Leaders of America Purpose: To explore and learn about Future Business Leaders of America Instructions: Using the Internet, answer the questions below. Go to the FBLA-PBL National web site: www.fbla-pbl.org. (You may have to type this address in your address bar!)
1. From the National site, click on “About FBLA-PBL”. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. What are four divisions of FBLA-PBL, Inc?
1. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for high school students 2. FBLA-Middle Level for junior high, middle, and intermediate school students 3. Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) for postsecondary students 4. Professional Division for businesspeople, FBLA-PBL alumni, educators, and parents who support the goals of the association.
2. Click on GOALS under the main navigation on the left. Write 4 Goals of FBLA.
1. Develop competent, aggressive business leadership 2. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. 3. Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. 4. Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement
of home, business, and community.
3. Click on MISSION & PLEDGE under the main navigation on the left What is the mission of FBLA? Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
4. Move your mouse to the top of the page. Hover over the word FBLA until the menu appears. Click on Business Achievement Awards. What are Business Achievement Awards? The Business Achievement Awards (BAA) are an aggressive, self-directed, results-based business and leadership program designed to compliment academics while accelerating a student's leadership skills. The awards focus on the words surrounding the FBLA Crest: Service, Education, and Progress. There is a heavy emphasis on education with integrated classroom projects.
5. What are the four levels of the Business Achievement Awards? 1. Future Award 2. Business Award 3. Leader Award 4. America Award
6. The Future Award Focuses on what? This award focuses on basic business skills, introduction to community service, and FBLA involvement at the local level. Pins will be sent to the local chapter adviser for presentation at a local awards ceremony or local FBLA event.
7. Click PREVIEW FUTURE AWARD ACTIVITIES. Complete the following on the Future Award Level. SERVICE: Write the 2 required activities.. 1. Donate 5 hrs.of service 2. Prepare a bulletin
Write 2 other activities that you could complete for this area
1. Prepare a bulletin 2. Donate 5 hrs.of service
EDUCATION: Write the 2 required activities. 1. Do the Knowledge Quiz 2. Complete advertising slogan
Write the 3 other activities that you could complete for this area. 1. Do the Knowledge Quiz 2. Complete advertising slogan
3. Complete advertising sloganPROGRESS: Write the 3 required activities. 1. Bring a friend 2. Attend chapter meetings 3. Invite a business leader
Write the other 3 activities that you could complete for this area. 1. Bring a friend 2. Attend chapter meetings
3. Invite a business leader
Now, how easy was that? You can earn your FUTURE LEVEL AWARD! Then, move onto your BUSINESS LEVEL! Explore what the Business level award has its requirements! Work your way up and you can earn a scholarship for after completing LEADER and AMERICA level! 7. Click on Competitive Events on the links on the left side of the screen. The FBLA-PBL
National Awards Program recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills at the region, state & national level. Competitive events fall into three categories. What are they and what is the focus of each category?
1. Accounting 2. Banking 3. Business
8. Click on the COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES. A pdf file will open. Wait for it.
Once it opens, read the first page which is a list of the competitive events offered through FBLA (details begin on page 12). Find 3 events that you feel you could compete in based on your grade level, eligibility, and skills! Write the event name for 3 areas that you could win in (or that grab your attention)! State individual, team, or chapter event for each event along with a write the description of the event category.
Event name Select one: Include a description of the event 1. Accounting Individual Event
count
2. Business
Individual Event calculations
3. Business Individual Event LAw
Explore the National FBLA site www.fbla-pbl.org more if you wish, but now it is time to move on to the GEORGIA FBLA site. Click http://www.gafbla.org/fbla/
9. Who is the STATE PRESIDENT of FBLA? Daisy May
10. Let’s explore the CONFERENCES offered by Georgia FBLA this year. CLICK CONFERENCES at the top of the page and answer the following questions.
1. When and where is Fall Motivational Rally?
When 10/15 Where US
2. When and where is State Leadership Conference 2010? When 2/06 Where US
3. When and where is National Leadership Conference? When 5/15 Where US
Student
presentations
Student Presentations 2012-2013
Class Project
Business Essentials Introductions
Business Essentials Historical Speaker Profile
Business Essentials Business Leader PowerPoint
Business Essentials Peanut Butter & Jelly PowerPoint
Business Essentials International Business Project
Business Essentials Forms of Ownership Project #1
Business Essentials Vacation Budget Project
Business Essentials School Communication Portfolio Project
Business Essentials Good Consumer/Economics Project
Business Essentials Island Survival Activity
career
development
Teacher Class Assignment Date Davis Business Essentials Career Portfolio Spring Business Essentials Guest Speaker Fall & Spring Business Essentials Mock Interview Spring Computer Applications Career Portfolio Spring Computer Applications Guest Speaker Fall & Spring Computer Applications Mock Interview Spring