Week 16 – April 30th – May 4th
Monday:
Today we will
Know reasons why people travel
Understand differences in travel experiences
Be able to list reasons you travel
Travel Video and questions in Classroom
Tuesday:
Today we will
Know reasons why people travel
Understand how cities attract visitors
Be able to define travel and tourism
Notes
Wednesday:
Today we will
Know how to access Visit Nebraska
Understand what types of activities are available for travelers in Nebraska
Be able to list 5 travel facts about Nebraska
Visit Nebraska Group Activity
Each group will be assigned a section of the Visit Nebraska document in Classroom
Thursday
Nebraska Event Search
Friday:
Bizarre Foods
Week 15 – April 23rd – April 27th
Monday:
Begin Accounting
Accounting Video and summary in Classroom
Tuesday:
Start Here Go Places Activity in Classroom
Wednesday:
Finish Monday and Tuesday work
Thursday:
Start Here Go Places Magazine Activity
Friday:
Week 14 – April 16th – April 20th
Monday:
Today we will
Know who created fantasy baseball
Understand why fantasy sports are an important part of the sports industry
Be able it list 3 reasons why people enjoy fantasy baseball
Finish “Silly Little Game”
Week 13 – April 9th – April 13th
Monday:
Today we will
Know the definition for sports marketing
Understand why sports and entertainment are money making industries
Be able to list 3 popular sports themed movies
Notes!
Tuesday:
Today we will
Know the definition for sports marketing
Understand why sports and entertainment are money making industries
Be able to list 3 popular sports themed movies
Finish Notes!
Wednesday:
Today we will
Know why fantasy baseball was created
Understand why it is important to the creators
Be able to give one reason for its popularity
Begin “Silly Little Game”
Thursday
Today we will
Know the important parts of a successful movie poster
Understand what gets movie posters noticed
Be able to create a movie poster for our favorite movie
Friday:
Today we will
Know why fantasy baseball was created
Understand why it is important to the creators
Be able to give one reason for its popularity
Finish “Silly Little Game”
Week 11 – March 26th – March 30th
Monday:
Today we will
Know the definition of business risk
Understand the different types of risk involved in owning a business
Be able to list the different types of risk
Business Risk questions/reading in Classroom
Business Profit (How much is enough?) questions/reading in Classroom
Tuesday
Today we will
Know basic terminology related to business plans
Understand the importance of a business plan
Be able to identify parts of a business plan
Today – practice business plan together
Wednesday:
Today we will
Know basic terminology related to business plans
Understand the importance of a business plan
Be able to identify parts of a business plan
Today – begin YOUR business and business plan
Thursday:
Today we will
Know basic terminology related to business plans
Understand the importance of a business plan
Be able to identify parts of a business plan
Today – work on business plans
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
Week 9 March 5th – March 9th
Monday: Online shopping! Today we will Know how to spend money responsibly Understand how to buy items and record transactions in a check register Be able to make 15 purchases and record each one on a check register Today: Online Shopping – check register and blank check Directions: Online Shopping Instructions
Tuesday: Today we will Know what types of jobs are in the banking industry Understand the education needed for certain banking industry jobs Be able to locate 4 careers of interest OOH Financial Career Search – doc in Classroom
Wednesday: Finish work from Friday, Monday, and Tuesday!
Thursday: NO SCHOOL, Girls State Basketball
Friday: END OF THE QUARTER Shark Tank: Watch THIS
Week 8 – February 26th – March 2nd
Monday: Checking Article Summaries in Classroom Today we will Know reasons for having a checking account Understand why having a checking account is a good idea Be able to list 3 reasons for having a checking account Tuesday: Checking Notes 2017 Today we will Know basic components of a check Understand how to correctly fill out a check Be able to identify different parts of a check Notes: Checking Notes_2017 Wednesday: Today we will Know what a check register is used for Understand why its important to record transactions Be able to record transactions in a check register Today: Keeping a Running Balance Thursday: Today we will Know what a check register is used for Understand why its important to record transactions Be able to record transactions in a check register Today: Complete Finer Points of Writing a Check packet Friday:
Week 7 – February 19th – February 23rd
Monday: College vs. Minimum Wage Budget Today we will Know the salary for a minimum wage job and a job with a college degree Understand the difficulties of creating a budget with a minimum wage job Be able to list reasons why a job with a college degree is beneficial Budget: College vs. Minimum Wage Tuesday: finish all budgets! Wednesday: Budget packet 2018 and Roommate discussion Thursday: Friday: Today we will Know the importance of having a checking account Understand common functions of a checking account Be able to list 3 reasons why having a checking account is smart Article Summaries in groups
Week 6 – February 12th – February 16th
Monday: History of Coca Cola Tuesday: Budget Notes Wednesday: Reality Check Budget Thursday: Occupational Outlook Handbook Budget: Use this link – OOH Friday: Occupational Outlook Handbook Budget Part 2: Use this link – OOH
Week 5 – February 5th – February 9th
Monday: Finish Print Ads from Friday NEW: Super Bowl Article Summary Tuesday: Today we will Know what Super Bowl ads were trying to sell Understand the messages in the ads Be able to watch and analyze 5 different ads Assign: Super Bowl Analysis in Classroom **We’ll watch some together, you pick 5 others to watch on your own Wednesday: Today we will know the history of marketing and advertising at Nike Understand what made Nike’s marketing techniques so successful Be able to connect Nike’s marketing history with the techniques we discussed in class Today: History of Nike reading and questions
Week 4 – January 29th – February 2nd
Monday: Today we will Know what kind of t-shirt we are selling Understand the requirements of the t-shirt selling project Be able to design a t-shirt to sell and create an advertisement Assignment: T-Shirt Design (directions in Google Classroom) Tuesday: Today we will Know what kind of t-shirt we are selling Understand the requirements of the t-shirt selling project Be able to design a t-shirt to sell and create an advertisement Assignment: T-Shirt Design (directions in Google Classroom) Wednesday: Today we will: Know why print ads are used Understand techniques that are used to make print ads effective Be able to give your opinions on a variety of print ads Bell ringer in Google Classroom Discuss persuasive/effective words Group work: Groups of 3, use worksheet 7 to evaluate various print ads Thursday: Today we will: Know why print ads are used Understand techniques that are used to make print ads effective Be able to give your opinions on a variety of print ads Print Ad Critique Friday: Today we will: Know why print ads are used Understand techniques that are used to make print ads effective Be able to give your opinions on a variety of print ads Finish Print Ad Critique NEW: Create Your OWN print ad for any company you choose
Week 3 – January 22nd – January 26th
Monday: NO SCHOOL, SNOW DAY! Tuesday: Marketing/Advertising Unit Today we will: Know new marketing and advertising vocabulary Understand the importance of advertising and marketing be able to list an example of a media type, demographic, and a brand Unit PPT Wednesday: Today we will Know the definition of target market Understand why demographics are important to target markets Be able to list 2 different demographics Assignment: Target Market Examples_2013 Thursday: Today we will Know different techniques to advertising Understand how many ways there are to persuade consumers Be able to give an example of a type of persuasion Beginning of class: Open “Language of Persuasion” in Google Classroom Assignment: Sell a product! Friday: Today we will Know what kind of t-shirt we are selling Understand the requirements of the t-shirt selling project Be able to design a t-shirt to sell and create an advertisement Assignment: T-Shirt Design (directions in Google Classroom)
Week 2 – January 15th – January 19th
Monday: NO SCHOOL, MLK DAY Tuesday: NO SCHOOL, TOO COLD!!! Wednesday: Career Search Today we will: Know how to locate the Occupational Outlook Handbook website Understand the occupations we can choose from Be able to pick 4 occupations to complete the assignment Assignment: Using the Occupational Outlook Handbook website, choose 4 careers within the “Business and Financial” group Complete the handout provided that summarizes your 4 choices Thursday: Finish activity from Wednesday Begin Marketing/Advertising unit Today we will Know why celebrities are used in advertising Understand what consumers see in advertisements Be able to identify 3 reasons why Michael Phelps was/is used in advertising First 20 minutes – Finish OOH activity from Wednesday Last 25-30 minutes – read/discuss Michael Phelps Article
Week 1 – January 8th – January 12th
Monday: Introduction to the class and class expectations Today we will: Know what will be discussed for the semester. Understand what the classroom rules and expectations are. Be able to answer questions about group work. Syllabus – located in Google Classroom Learn about Mr Mercer: A little bit about Mr Mercer Complete “Group Work Questionnaire” in Google Classroom Tuesday: Small Group Activity Today we will: Know more about others in class Understand how to communicate in small groups Be able to tell the class something interesting we learned. Intro Video: GRIT Assignment: Focus on You Wednesday: Create a product! Today we will: Know what is expected in group work Understand how to fulfill a role to make a group successful Be able to work in a group to create a new product Assignment: Create a product! Listen to Mr. Mercer for further directions….. Thursday: All About YOU day! Today we will: Know what has been covered in class the past week Understand 1 thing we are excited about this semester Be able to put information about ourselves into a Google Slides presentation Assignments: 3-2-1: 3 things I learned this week, 2 things I’m excited about this semester, 1 thing in my life I’m excited about All About Me: Guidelines in Google Classroom