Lesson Plans- Stephanie Wright
CAREER PREPAREDNESS A
November 30-December 4, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Title of Lesson: Shark Tank Activity
Content Standard:
13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. Examples: Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Canvas.
11. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects, and trends of technology to assess emerging technologies and forecast innovations
3. Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career opportunities.
2. Understand the effects of workplace behaviors. (teamwork)
Objective: The goal of this lesson is to introduce & guide students through an entrepreneurial experience. During this lesson, students must create their own business and product, create a business plan, and determine the market for their product. Students will work in pairs or small groups.
Topics Covered in this project:
Introduction to the course and entrepreneurship
What it means to be an entrepreneur
Advantages and disadvantages of choosing to be an entrepreneur
Essential Questions:
What is an entrepreneur?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of going into business for yourself?
Learning Targets: I can:
Define the term “entrepreneur”
Identify the differences between entrepreneurs and employees
Describe advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship
Understand the concept of risk in entrepreneurship
Materials: Computer with internet access
Procedures/Activities: During this lesson, students create their own product and company.
Bell Ringer: Based on what you know, do you think creating your own business is an easy job? Why or why not?
Before: Prepare Presentations
During: Present Business Plans
After: Commercial Scripts
Assessment:
1. Pre Survey & Bell Ringer
2. Assessment
3. Finished Project
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Title of Lesson: Shark Tank Activity
Content Standard:
13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. Examples: Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Canvas.
11. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects, and trends of technology to assess emerging technologies and forecast innovations
3. Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career opportunities.
2. Understand the effects of workplace behaviors. (teamwork)
Objective: The goal of this lesson is to introduce & guide students through an entrepreneurial experience. During this lesson, students must create their own business and product, create a business plan, and determine the market for their product. Students will work in pairs or small groups.
Topics Covered in this project:
· Introduction to the course and entrepreneurship
· What it means to be an entrepreneur
· Advantages and disadvantages of choosing to be an entrepreneur
Essential Questions:
· What is an entrepreneur?
· What are some advantages and disadvantages of going into business for yourself?
Learning Targets: I can:
· Define the term “entrepreneur”
· Identify the differences between entrepreneurs and employees
· Describe advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship
· Understand the concept of risk in entrepreneurship
Materials: Computer with internet access
Procedures/Activities: During this lesson, students create their own product and company.
Bell Ringer: Define consumer. What role does the consumer play in the economy?
Before: Finish Student Presentations
During: Present Commercials
After: Technology/ Google Doc Skills
Assessment:
1. Pre Survey & Bell Ringer
2. Assessment
3. Finished Project
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Title of Lesson: Shark Tank Activity
Content Standard:
13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. Examples: Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Canvas.
11. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects, and trends of technology to assess emerging technologies and forecast innovations
3. Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities and relate them to current career opportunities.
2. Understand the effects of workplace behaviors. (teamwork)
Objective: The goal of this lesson is to introduce & guide students through an entrepreneurial experience. During this lesson, students must create their own business and product, create a business plan, and determine the market for their product. Students will work in pairs or small groups.
Topics Covered in this project:
· Introduction to the course and entrepreneurship
· What it means to be an entrepreneur
· Advantages and disadvantages of choosing to be an entrepreneur
Essential Questions:
· What is an entrepreneur?
· What are some advantages and disadvantages of going into business for yourself?
Learning Targets: I can:
· Define the term “entrepreneur”
· Identify the differences between entrepreneurs and employees
· Describe advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship
· Understand the concept of risk in entrepreneurship
Materials: Computer with internet access
Procedures/Activities: During this lesson, students create their own product and company.
Bell Ringer: Who do you think is more important to the economy, the consumer or the seller? Why?
Before: Finish Student Presentations
During: Present Commercials
After: Technology/ Google Doc Skills
Assessment:
1. Pre Survey & Bell Ringer
2. Assessment
3. Finished Project
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Title of Lesson: Word Processing/Google Docs
Content Standard:
13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. Examples: Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Canvas.
7.Generate an electronic portfolio using digital tools (e.g., Webpage, wikis, blogs, podcast), including a cover letter; a current resume; a completed job application; interest, aptitude, and achievement assessment results; curriculum samples (e.g., academic research, educational projects); four-year high school educational plan; education/career preparedness checklist; and other examples of academic and career preparedness achievements (e.g., student organizations, club memberships, honors, credentials, certificates, awards, community service experiences, recommendations).
a.Utilize advanced features of word processing (e.g., outlining; developing forms; applying tracking changes, hyperlinking, and mail merging).
Objective: The goal of this lesson is to introduce & guide students through the steps of creating Google Docs and basic word processing features.
Topics Covered in this project:
· Introduction to Google Docs
· How to use word processing tools
Essential Questions:
· What are some advantages and disadvantages of using Google Docs
· How difficult is it to use?
Learning Targets: I can:
· Describe advantages and disadvantages of using Google Docs.
· Understand the concept of computer word processing.
Materials: Computer with internet access
Procedures/Activities: During this lesson, students create a Google Doc and utilize common word processing features.
Bell Ringer: Which do you prefer to use Google Docs or Word? Why?
Before: Edmodo log in and go over instructions
During: Google: Docs Activity
After: Typing Skills Practice
Assessment:
1. Pre Survey & Bell Ringer
2. Assessment
3. Finished Project
Friday, December 4, 2015
Title of Lesson: Word Processing/Google Docs
Content Standard:
13. Utilize an online learning-management system to engage in collaborative learning projects, discussions, and assessments beyond the traditional classroom that are goal-oriented, focused, project-based, and inquiry-oriented. Examples: Moodle, Edmodo, Blackboard, Canvas.
7.Generate an electronic portfolio using digital tools (e.g., Webpage, wikis, blogs, podcast), including a cover letter; a current resume; a completed job application; interest, aptitude, and achievement assessment results; curriculum samples (e.g., academic research, educational projects); four-year high school educational plan; education/career preparedness checklist; and other examples of academic and career preparedness achievements (e.g., student organizations, club memberships, honors, credentials, certificates, awards, community service experiences, recommendations).
a.Utilize advanced features of word processing (e.g., outlining; developing forms; applying tracking changes, hyperlinking, and mail merging).
Objective: The goal of this lesson is to introduce & guide students through the steps of creating Google Docs and basic word processing features.
Topics Covered in this project:
• Introduction to Google Docs
• How to use word processing tools
Essential Questions:
• What are some advantages and disadvantages of using Google Docs
• How difficult is it to use?
Learning Targets: I can:
• Describe advantages and disadvantages of using Google Docs.
• Understand the concept of computer word processing.
Materials: Computer with internet access
Procedures/Activities: During this lesson, students create a Google Doc and utilize common word processing features.
Bell Ringer: list some advantages pf continuing your education after high school.
Before: Kuder Navigator
During: Google: Docs Activity
After: Typing Skills Practice
Assessment:
1. Pre Survey & Bell Ringer
2. Assessment
3. Finished Project