Author Archives: Melissa Deputy

Welcome to the second level of the entrepreneurship pathway. In this unit we will learn about  our classroom, employ-ability skills, leadership, teamwork, ethical decisions, and problem solving. We will look at how to resolve an unethical situation, define leadership, and build our teams . Essential Questions: What is communication? Why are communication skills important? What isContinue reading “Unit 1 Foundations (LEB)”

Welcome to the beginning of the entrepreneurship pathway. In this unit we will learn about  our classroom, employ-ability skills, business roles, functions, and understanding a companies vision. We will look at how to resolve customer complaints, understanding the customer, and how to resolve the problem.  Essential Questions: What does it mean to be a goodContinue reading “Unit 1 Foundations (IBT)”

Actitivities: Since we are learning digitally online, we will be colloborating together for our final project. Students will build their fake businesses from the ground up in a PowerPoint presentation. We will host our own Shark Tank. Good Luck Everyone!

In this unit we will discover how to communicate with each other, understand the importance of non-verbal cues, and improve our communication skills overall. Topics to Cover: Verbal Communication Non-Verbal Communication Body Language Communication Skills The handshake Dressing the part Authoriatative Posture and Presence Voice Tone Initiate Interactions Assignments: Coat of Arms

In this unit we will understand how to avoid or minimize losses. We willl understand the risk associated with our personal items and within a business setting. Topics to Cover: Avoid or minimize losses Improve decision making Insurance Policy Premuim Risk Coverage Claim Deductible Policy Holder Worker’s Compensation Auto Insurance Life Insurance Health Insurance Assigments:Continue reading “Unit 9 Risk Management”

In this unit we will uncover the meaning of accounting. We will understand assets, liabilities, and equity. We will be able to balance our income and expenses. Students will get exposure to using excel for accounting purposes. Topics to Cover: Accounting Careers Accounting Equation Liabilities, Assets, and Equity T- Account Liquidity Balance Sheet Income StatementContinue reading “Unit 8 Accounting”

In Unit 7 we cover money management. We will discuss the importance of credit scores, how you can build your credit score, how to budget, why budgeting is important, needs versus wants, and the basics to banking. Topics to cover: Budgeting Needs VS Wants Expenditures Fixed and Variable Costs Credit Scores What Impacts your creditContinue reading “Unit 7 Money Management”

For this unit, student’s will learn the difference between a manager and a leader. The will learn the positive and negative qualities of both. Students will take on leadership roles within their business groups and lead their team through a field. Topics to Cover: Verbal VS Non Verbal Communication Active Listening Leadership Skills Leadership StylesContinue reading “Unit 6: Leadership and Management”

Key Topics: Small Business Impact Types of Small Businesses What is an Entrepreneur? Opportunities and Risk What is a Business Plan? Developing a Business Plan Types of Businesses Ownership Assignments: Pre-Assessment Follow Along Typing Notes Successful Entrepreneur Worksheet Successful Business Plan Worksheet Make Your Own Business – SmartDraw Activity Career Vocabulary Career Pathway Project ClassroomContinue reading “Unit 5: Entrepreneurship”

This unit we will dive deep into Marketing. Marketing is the basis of creating, promoting, and presenting a product or service to meet our customers wants and needs. A company must have the timing, location, and target market aligned to be successful. The 4 P’s of Marketing are Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. There areContinue reading “Unit 4: Marketing”