7th Houghton Principles of Business Assignments

Answer the interview questions in the attachment, or interview a partner. Submit by Wednesday, May 19th

Use the linked websites to explore different careers within the career cluster, then fill in the information on the following slides for three different jobs within the career cluster.

Follow the link and play the Blooket
- Play as many times as you like
- Your accuracy will determine your grade
- YOU MUST SUBMIT A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR RESULTS FOR CREDIT! 
     - Submit your screenshot here.

*LEAVE A PRIVATE COMMENT THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED A GRADE RECOVERY ASSIGNMENT SO THAT I CAN GRADE IT!*Select a Google Form, read the article that is attached at the top of the form, and answer the questions.

This will replace a low or missing grade.

*You need to sign in to News ELA with Google to read the article.

Go to https://texasrealitycheck.com/Location?flow=lifestyle 
Work through the Lifestyle Calculator, submit a screenshot of your results. See my example in this week's slides
Next Click Explore Occupations to the right of your results
Find an occupation and submit a screenshot of that.

Answer the video questions as we watch together.

Using the vocabulary handout, create a set of Quizlet flashcards.
The definitions must match the handout, so be careful if you try to search quizlet sets.
Submit a link of your finished Quiz to Google Classroom. 
Add a picture to each flashcard that matches the definition.
Post a link to your Quizlet deck here.

1. Use the handout (attached here, but I have printed copies) to guide you in making a poster about Free Enterprise. Be sure to include EVERYTHING on the handout.
2. Use a program such as Adobe Spark or Canva (I believe Canva is easier and has better templates)
3. Check the rubric (attached here) to be sure that you have completed all the criteria
4. Download your poster and attach it here.

Gather into groups of 2-3 and create a slideshow answering the following questions:
- What did you learn from the Banzai activities on personal finance?
- How will it change your approach to finances in the future?


-Slideshow must be a minimum of 5 slides, be neat and colorful, and include pictures.
DUE TODAY!

Today you will:
Complete the Beyond section of the workbook (pages 15-18)
THIS SHOULD BE FINISHED TODAY!
When you are finished be sure that all of your work is turned in for this grading period!

Today you will:
Complete the Life Skills section of the workbook (pages 10-13, SKIP pg. 11)
-Use the articles and calculators linked in Google Classroom.
THIS SHOULD BE FINISHED TODAY!

Today you will:
Complete the Saving section of the workbook ( pages 8-9)
-Use the articles and calculators linked in Google Classroom.
THIS SHOULD BE FINISHED TODAY!

Today you will:
Complete the Cost section of the workbook ( pages 4 - 7)
-Use the articles and calculators linked here in Google Classroom.

1. Finish the Banzai Teen simulation (do not take the posttest yet)
2. Click on the quiz below
3. Follow the link at the top to the Buying a Home article.
4. Read the article, complete the coaching session
5. Complete the quiz
6. Answer the following questions in private comments:
- What do you think an average mortgage is? Look up the average mortgage payment in Texas, and tell me if you would have guessed right or wrong on what an average mortgage payment is.
7. Mark the assignment as done.

1. Log into Banzai, finish playing the simulation.
2. Before the end of class, answer the following question:
- How did the simulation go? Did you win? Why or why not?
3. Mark as done.

1. Log into Banzai, begin playing the simulation.
2. Before the end of class, answer the following questions:
-What have you learned so far from the simulation?
-Have you run into any challenges in the simulation?
3. Mark as done.

1. Login to Banzai, play through the Life Scenarios
2.Before the end of class, answer the question:
-How did you do on the Life Scenarios Challenge?
3. Mark as complete

Answer the questions, turn in here.

1. Write your name on your workbook!
2. Complete the Budgeting section (pages 1-3)
3. To find the article and calculator go to library > budgeting > Income and Expenses (or follow link below)
4. This should be completed today
5. Mark this assignment as done

1. Go to Banzai.com
2. Click Library (top center)
3. Click the "smart living" button
4. Click the article titled "Cyber Security"
5. Read the article and work through the "Are You Cyber Safe?" coaching session.
6. Answer in private comments: >>>>List three things you learned about cyber security from the game.
7. Click on the link below and answer the questions using the article.

Answer the questions, turn in here.

1. Go to Banzai.com
2. Sign in
3. In our class choose Banzai Junior
4. Take the pretest, play through the game, and take the posttest
*you must be signed in, and in our class (code:Z1JYHH) or I cannot see your progress, and you will not get a grade*

1. Go to Banzai.com
2. Click Library (top center)
3. Click the "budgeting" button
4. Click the article titled "Savings Accounts"
5. Read the article and work through the "Saving With a Purpose" coaching session. (enter at least 2 things to save for!)
6. Answer in private comments: 1. What items did you save for? 2. How easy or difficult do you think it is to save for expensive items?
7. Click on the link below and answer the questions using the article.

1. Click the link below
2. Sign in with Google
3. Read the article
4. Click on the Google form and answer the questions from the article.
* #1 on the quiz is "What two needs DO personal budgets fill?"

1. Click the first link, take the quiz, attach a screenshot of the results.
2. Click the second link, take the quiz, attach, a screenshot of the results
3. Click the third link, work through the simulation, attach a screenshot of the results
4. Once you have all three screenshots, click "turn-in"
*screenshot = shift+command+3

Answer the questions, turn in here.

Answer the questions, turn in here.

If you have any missing assignments or a low grade that you want to replace, here is a chance to replace that grade!

Read one of these two articles and write a 100 word summary.

Use your notes and the internet to complete the activity. Turn in here.

Follow the instructions in the document:
Find a current article relating to monetary or fiscal policy and write a short 100 word summary of the article.

Answer the questions, turn in here.

Use these instructions to create a timeline of the evolution of money in the U.S.

Answer the questions (do not copy/paste!) Turn-in here on Friday.

Follow the directions in the attached document, then turn in your assignment here.

Follow the directions in the attached document, then turn in your assignment here.

Fill in as we go through the lesson.

Make a copy, turn in here.

Be sure to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, give me your best guess, but DO NOT write "I don't know."

Directions:
Choose a product from the Demographics Activity to outline your marketing mix. Make sure to include all ideas and information even if you are unsure of the results. Use additional pages if necessary.
Use your notes, your Marketing Mix activity, and your demographics activity to complete the Marketing Mix Outline.

USE YOUR NOTES OR THE MARKETING CONCEPTS SLIDES TO COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY

Must Complete!!

Please check in here to let me know that you have checked your email, read the messages on the stream, and understand what you are to do this week. OR leave any questions you have here.

Make a copy, complete, turn in here.

Make a copy, follow the directions, turn in here.

REMOTE STUDENTS: Read through the slides for Week 13 (Scroll past week 12), then study the Marketing Concepts Slides for this topic (Slides 32 - 41), next read the directions for this activity and complete.

Make a copy, answer the questions, turn in here.

REMOTE STUDENTS: Read through the slides for Week 13 (Scroll past week 12), then study the Marketing Concepts Slides for this topic (Slides 68 - 88), next read the directions for this activity and complete.

REMOTE STUDENTS: Read through the slides for Week 13 (Scroll past week 12), then study the Marketing Concepts Slides for this topic (Slides 13 - 15), next read the directions for this activity and complete.

MAKE A COPY OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

REMOTE ONLY: Use the attached vocabulary handout to complete the Vocabulary Matching Activity. Once you are finished, turn in here.

Make a copy, complete the assignment, and turn in here.

REMOTE STUDENTS: Read through the slides for Week 13 (Scroll past week 12), then study the Marketing Concepts Slides for this topic (Slides 8 - 10), next read the directions for this activity and complete.

Make a copy, answer the questions, turn in here.

Make a copy, answer the questions, turn in here.

Attach your business profile project here.

MAKE A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT. INCLUDE BOTH NAMES!
Turn in your marketing activity here. Include both names.

Turn in your production activity here.

Complete in Doc. Turn-in on Friday.

Make your own copy, answer the questions, reattach, then turn-in.

Complete in attached Google Document. Turn in on Friday.

Answer the warm-up question for each day.
Turn-in on Friday.

I am placing the warm-ups in one document this week to reduce the number of posts.

Either print this and complete, then send me a picture, or complete in a Google Doc (in just question - answer format), or complete PDF version.

Answer in the attached document. Turn in on Friday.

Wednesday: Define Active Listening

Thursday: Define the listening process.

Friday: What is the difference between professional (workplace) and non-professional (casual) communication?

In-person students: This assessment will be taken in class, after your review has been submitted. Do not start this assessment before your review is complete.

Turn in warm-ups here.

Directions:
1. Choose a product from the lists below.
2. Create a billboard sign for the chosen product.
3. Use the “Bandwagon” technique to persuade consumers to purchase the product.
4. Label the following components: Information source Message being conveyed Audience or receiver

Product List
Electronics: computer hardware, computer software, gaming systems, fitness devices, smart watches, cell phones, computers, tablets, speakers, televisions, video games
Retail Products: clothing, jewelry, purses, shoes, wallets
Household Products: bleach, body lotion, body wash, deodorant, dishwashing liquid, fabric softener, hairspray, hand soap, laundry detergent, shampoo/conditioner, shaving cream, toothpaste
Appliances: freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove top, washer/ dryer Furniture: bench, chair, coffee table, desk, dresser, end table, mirror, ottoman, sofa, table, vanity

Using Google Docs, write a short script of good workplace communication, and of bad work place communication. Explain why the bad workplace communication example was bad, and what could be done to correct it. Use your notes, and the class slides from last week to review examples of each if necessary.

You can submit your vocabulary documents here.

Fill in this document as you go through the slides. Only fill in the text that is in red.

Directions:
1. Use the Internet to locate an advertisement for a product which utilizes glittering generalities.
2. Submit the advertisement you find (screenshot it) to Google classroom with an explanation of what the glittering generality is and why you think it is being used.

Directions: Identify a real-world example of each of the communication styles.

1. Using the Internet, and either Google Docs or Slides, find an example of each of the following communication styles:
Assertive
Passive
Aggressive
Passive-aggressive

2. Explain the examples found and explain why each exemplifies the specified communication style.

3. Submit through Classroom when you are done.

Fill in as you move through the slides for this week.

Please read this article and write a one paragraph (at least 5 complete sentences) summary.
Write your summary in Google Docs and submit here.

Read the article and write a one paragraph (at least 5 complete sentences) summary.
Write your summary using Google Docs and submit here.

1. Open the document
2. Place images of at least three examples of each category of business into each column.
3. Give a one sentence explanation of why each example matches each category. (9 examples and 9 explanations total)
4. Share with me and turn in.

Post as "private comment" if you would like your answer to be seen by me only.

1. Open the attached document
2. In the column on the left define the term (you will need to look up the definitions)
3. In the column on the right illustrate the term (you can import pictures, charts, graphics, logos, etc)
4. Share with me, and turn-in through Google Classroom

Please share this document with me. Then fill in the definitions as you follow along on the slides.
When you are finished, submit here.
Due this Friday Sept. 4, 2020

Using either Google Slides or Google Drawing, create a collage that represents who you are. Please include at least 7-10 elements. Examples include:
-your favorites (movies, music, colors, snacks, etc)
-Pets
-things you like to do
-Birthday
-Siblings
-what you want to be when you are older
-or anything else you would like to include.

When you are finished submit here or share with me. You may want to share it with me and submit here, just to ensure that I receive it.