7th+Grade+Quarter+2


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 10 **

Friday 1/23/2015
 * TEACHER WORK DAY - NO CLASSES **

Thursday 1/22/2015
 * SEMESTER EXAMS/COMMON ASSESSMENTS - HALF DAY OF SCHOOL **

Wednesday 1/21/2015
 * SEMESTER EXAMS/COMMON ASSESSMENTS - HALF DAY OF SCHOOL **

Tuesday 1/20/2015
 * SEMESTER EXAMS/COMMON ASSESSMENTS - HALF DAY OF SCHOOL **

Monday 1/19/2015
 * MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY - NO CLASSES **


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 9 **

Friday 1/16/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to pass an "Editing a Cover Letter and Resume" with an 80% or higher. (Test/Quiz) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
 * Take the "Editing a Cover Letter and Resume" quiz.
 * Finish cover letter if it is not done.
 * Finish resume if it is not done.

Thursday 1/15/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to practice interviewing for a job with a student partner. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 2, 5, 6, & 9
 * Perform mock interviews with student pairs.
 * Evaluate performing students and offer them tips.
 * K-W-L- Chart - Career Planning

Wednesday 1/14/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to prepare questions and answers for an upcoming interview. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 8, 11, 14, & 18
 * Go over interview do's and don'ts.
 * Watch video on mock interview between two people.
 * Prepare ten questions and ten answers for upcoming interview.

Tuesday 1/13/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write a resume that highlight the skills they learned in intro to business. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 1, 4, 6, 7, & 7
 * Review the skills we learned this semester.
 * Classify resume information into their appropriate resume categories.
 * Write your own personal resume.

Monday 1/12/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write a three paragraph cover letter for a job they are interested. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 4, 5, 12, & 13
 * Unit 8 Overview - Media and Public Relations.
 * Discuss the format of a cover letter.
 * Read and critique an example cover letter.
 * Write a cover letter to apply for a job.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 8 **

Friday 1/9/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to conclude the mock trial, reach a verdict, and pass the "Contract and Legal Vocabulary" quiz. (Test/Quiz) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 4, 5, 6, & 6
 * Conclude the trial steps. (you will need your notebook)
 * Discuss supporting and opposing reactions to the verdict.
 * Take the "Contract and Legal Vocabulary" quiz.

Thursday 1/8/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to conduct a mock trial for a illegal drugs and weapons case. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 5, 9, 12, 15, & 18
 * Re-read the case "The People vs. George Steele."
 * Review job roles for the mock trial.
 * Go to designated areas to begin trial.
 * Begin the trial steps. (you will need your notebook)

Wednesday 1/7/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to explain the processes of presentation of jury instructions and deliberation. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 6, 11, 20, & 30
 * Go over "Objection" vs "Sustained."
 * Watch videos on jury instruction and deliberation.
 * Discussion questions about the video.
 * Assign roles for the mock trial.

Tuesday 1/6/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write closing statements for a mock trial. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 7, 8, 12, & 18
 * Watch videos on the closing statements for prosecution and defense.
 * Discussion questions about the video.
 * Watch a closing statement for our mock trial.
 * Share statements from both prosecution and defense.

Monday 1/5/2015 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to develop ten questions the defense can use in the mock trial. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 2, 8, 11, & 14
 * Explanation of what cross examination is.
 * Who might the defense's witnesses be?
 * Watch video on the defense's presentation of evidence.
 * Write ten questions the defense can use in the trial.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 7 **

Friday 12/19/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to develop ten questions the prosecution can use in the mock trial. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 1, 6, 11, 16, & 21
 * Explanation of what direct examination is.
 * Who might the prosecution's witnesses be?
 * Watch video on the prosecution's presentation of evidence.
 * Write ten questions the prosecution can use in the trial.


 * ENJOY YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK! **

Thursday 12/18/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write opening statements for a mock trial. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 9, 13, 13, & 18
 * Watch videos on the opening statements for prosecution and defense.
 * Discussion questions about the video.
 * Write an opening statement for our mock trial.
 * Share statements from both prosecution and defense.

Wednesday 12/17/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to list the six steps involved in a mock trial. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 2, 6, 10, & 12
 * Notes on the six steps in a trial.
 * The Prosecution team vs. the Defense team.
 * Watch video on jury selection.
 * Discussion questions about the video.
 * Go over the trial topic that we will cover.

Tuesday 12/16/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write a contract for a job seeker. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 1, 3, 5, 10, & 15
 * Contract parts matching exercise.
 * Finish typing your contract.
 * Exit assignment - What is the purpose of a contract?

Monday 12/15/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to name the 5 elements of a contract. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 4, 8, 12, 16, & 20
 * Unit 8 Overview - Law and Order.
 * Discuss the five parts of a contract.
 * Read over an example contract.
 * Begin writing a contract for a job worker.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 6 **

Friday 12/12/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to pass a spelling, grammar, and punctuation quiz with an 80% or higher. (Test/Quiz) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 4, 5, 5, & 8
 * Track, log stock performance, and report a total portfolio value.
 * Take the "Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation" quiz.
 * Finish writing news release from press conferences.

Thursday 12/11/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write a news release based on information provided in a mock conference. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 3, 4, 4, & 7
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Complete spelling, grammar, and punctuation review for quiz.
 * Write a one page news release on the media story.

Wednesday 12/10/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to participate in mock press conferences that will involve a recorded question and answer session (Theme 3) 24 Math: 3, 4, 7, 10, & 13
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Complete punctuation editing exercise.
 * Continue with mock press conferences. (done in student pairs)

Tuesday 12/9/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to prepare 10 questions to ask during a mock interview. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 3, 6, 9, & 12
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Complete grammar editing exercise.
 * Begin mock press conferences (done in student pairs).

Monday 12/8/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to read an article from both a conservative and a liberal point of view and summarize it. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Unit 7 Overview - Media and Public Relations.
 * Complete spelling editing exercise.
 * Notes on public speaking do's and don'ts
 * Read the two articles and write two summaries.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 5 **

Friday 12/5/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to pass the "Branding, Packaging, and Labeling" unit with an 80% or higher. (Test/Quiz) __ 24 Math __ : 6, 13, 22, & 39
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Take the "Branding, Packaging, and Labeling" quiz.
 * Finish designing toothpaste box.

Thursday 12/4/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to design a package box for a box of students. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 23, 27, & 38
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Venn Diagram - Compare and contrast two different toothpaste boxes.
 * Begin designing toothpaste box.
 * Brand vocabulary review for tomorrow's quiz.

Wednesday 12/3/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to finish designing a pop bottle label. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ :5, 20, 26, & 32
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Finish designing pop bottle label.
 * Journal Entry - What makes your label stand out from those of the competitors.

Tuesday 12/2/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to explain the importance of using brand marks and brand characters with the brand name. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 4, 5, 6, & 9.
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Brand names, brand marks, and brand character recognition activity.
 * Go over pop bottle label project rubric.
 * Begin designing a pop label using a brand mark, brand name, and brand character.

Monday 12/1/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to name four different brand strategies, and come up with and explain one specific brand strategy they have. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 25, 25, 35, & 39
 * Unit 6 Overview - Branding, Packaging, and Labeling.
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Go over four different brand strategies.
 * Think-Pair-Share - With a partner come up with one specific brand strategy for a product(s).


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 4 **

Friday 11/28/2014
 * THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASSES **

Thursday 11/27/2014
 * THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASSES **

Wednesday 11/26/2014
 * THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASSES **

Tuesday 11/25/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to pass the "Entrepreneurship" vocabulary quiz with an 80% or higher. __ 24 Math __ : 2, 2, 9, & 11
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Take "Entrepreneurship" vocabulary quiz.
 * Finish editing company website with necessary pictures and text information.

Monday 11/24/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to edit a company website to include a company profile. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 15, 22, 30, & 31
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Include mission and vision statements.
 * Type a paragraph that tells a story of how the business got started and what it is doing today.
 * Review for the "Entrepreneurship" vocabulary quiz.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 3 **

Friday 11/21/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to edit a company website to include contact information and methods of payment. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 7, 8, 22, & 31
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * List name, address, phone number, and email address.
 * List methods of payment available to customers.
 * Include pictures of yourself for potential customers to see.

Thursday 11/20/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to edit a company website to include a product line with prices. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 3, 4, 14, & 31
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * List product line and prices.
 * Include product pictures.

Wednesday 11/19/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to come up with relevant information needed for a company website. (Project) __ 24 Math __ : 18, 27, 34, & 35
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Type 2 - Information needed for a company website.
 * Create a Wikispaces account, choose theme, and get navigation links set up.

Tuesday 11/18/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to calculate wages for their employees. (Theme 4) __ 24 Math __ : 12, 22, 28, & 30
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Standard pay vs. overtime pay.
 * Dealing with the lunch hour.
 * Fill out payroll time card for one employee.

Monday 11/17/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to track their inventory and calculate the value of it. (Theme 3) __ 24 Math __ : 5, 8, 18, & 19
 * Procedures for buying and selling any new stock.
 * Go over columns on an inventory list.
 * Fill out inventory list and calculate value.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 2 **

Friday 11/14/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to finish filling out their balance sheets. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 4, 5, 13, & 26
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Finish typing balance sheet.
 * Create business plan title page (if time left over).

Thursday 11/13/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able identify the three sections of a balance sheet and know one item from each section. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 7, 16, 20, & 42
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Definition notes on assets, liabilities, and owner's equity.
 * Categorize balance sheet items into "asset," "liabilities," or "owner's equity."
 * Begin filling out balance sheet based on pre-determined money amounts.

Wednesday 11/12/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to finish typing their income statement and come up with a net profit. (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 11, 22, 15, & 30
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Finish typing income statement.
 * Journal Entry - What is the difference between "net income" and "net loss"

Tuesday 11/11/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to classify items on an income statement into "income" or an "expense." (Theme 2) __ 24 Math __ : 7, 7, 18, & 20
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Categorize income statement items into either "+" or "-" columns.
 * Fill out an income statement based on pre-determined money and customer amounts.

Monday 11/10/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to write a paragraph on the "Management" section of their business plan. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 18, 21, 28, & 35
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Write a paragraph about what the four managers will have to do.
 * Fill out K-W-L chart on the topic of business plan.


 * QUARTER 2 WEEK 1 **

Friday 11/7/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to give the job duties of each department. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 15, 18, 27, & 30
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Notes on Department Matrix.
 * Research job descriptions for four different types of managers.
 * Make a list of skills/knowledge/experience that each manager has to have.

Thursday 11/6/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to point out three aspects of business operations. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 10, 20, 24, & 30
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Come up with decisions concerning employees, reaching potential customers, producing goods/services, and business hours. (Theme 1)
 * Write "Operations" section of a business plan.

Wednesday 11/5/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to explain the differences between a sole proprietorship, a partnership, and a corporation. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 7, 9, 21, & 29
 * Track and log stock performance.
 * Legal entity notes - sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
 * Write "Legal" section of business plan with either patent, trademark, or copyright information.

Tuesday 11/4/2014
 * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - NO CLASSES **

Monday 11/3/2014 __ Objective __ : Students will be able to explain what a target market is and identify a target market for their business. (Theme 1) __ 24 Math __ : 4, 21, 24, & 25
 * Track and log stock performance
 * Target market definition and characteristics.
 * Go over possible marketing strategies to reach the target market.
 * Write "Target Market" section for the business plan.