Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Business Concepts
On Monday and Tuesday, students will work on chapter 17 reading guides in class. This chapter covers the use of checking accounts. These will be due on Wednesday. The rest of the week will be spent working on checking packets. These packets are worth 150 points (equivalent of about three tests). The packets will be worked on in class and will remain in the room. We will begin them this week and should finish towards the end of next week.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday and Tuesday, students will watch a video about Bernie Madoff and the Ponzi scheme he ran for decades. On Tuesday, we will also start taking notes over chapter 7, about management. There should be no outside homework.
Business Math
On Monday, students will complete a review worksheet over decimals, percents, and fractions. On Tuesday, we will begin covering sections 7.7 - 7.9 with homework problems assigned each day.
Web Page 2
This week, we will begin the use of Adobe Flash, an animation program.
I think that's it for this week. Students have early dismissal on Friday at 11:45. Have a great week.
MD
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Week of March 12 - 16
Hi everyone,
This is the first week of the last quarter. This weekend (March 16 and 17) is the school play, which I help to direct. So, this week is usually VERY chaotic, but this is what I have planned. Hopefully it goes smoothly.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday and Tuesday, a representative from Land of Lincoln Credit Union will be giving a presentation on budgeting. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on their budgeting movies and on Friday, we will share the movies in class.
Business Concepts 2
Students will work with partners on research projects about famous entrepreneurs. They can present their findings in a manner of ways. All work should be completed in class.
Business Math
On Monday and Tuesday, we will work on 7.4 - 7.6 worksheets. On Wednesday, students will take a test over those sections. On Thursday they will complete reading guides over sections 7.7 - 7.9 and on Friday we will go over section 7.7.
Web Page 2
Students will continue working in Fireworks, creating drop down menus and projects about their classmates.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
This is the first week of the last quarter. This weekend (March 16 and 17) is the school play, which I help to direct. So, this week is usually VERY chaotic, but this is what I have planned. Hopefully it goes smoothly.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday and Tuesday, a representative from Land of Lincoln Credit Union will be giving a presentation on budgeting. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on their budgeting movies and on Friday, we will share the movies in class.
Business Concepts 2
Students will work with partners on research projects about famous entrepreneurs. They can present their findings in a manner of ways. All work should be completed in class.
Business Math
On Monday and Tuesday, we will work on 7.4 - 7.6 worksheets. On Wednesday, students will take a test over those sections. On Thursday they will complete reading guides over sections 7.7 - 7.9 and on Friday we will go over section 7.7.
Web Page 2
Students will continue working in Fireworks, creating drop down menus and projects about their classmates.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Week of March 5 - 9
Hi everyone,
This is the last week of the 3rd quarter, so it's time for that final push to get grades up. Here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will review chapter 16 and finish up the budget webquests. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 16 and I will collect notes. For the rest of the week, I'm going to try something new. I'm going to have students create movies about the importance of budgeting. All of this work should be done in class.
Business Concepts 2
EDITED: We will continue taking notes over chapter 6. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Wednesday. The study guide for section 3 will be due on Thursday. We will review Thursday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. All other work should be completed in class.
Business Math
We will cover sections 7.4 - 7.6 Monday through Wednesday with homework each day. On Thursday I'm planning to review and on Friday there should be a test over these sections if I feel that everyone is ready.
Web Page 2
We will start using Fireworks this week, working with buttons and rollovers.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
This is the last week of the 3rd quarter, so it's time for that final push to get grades up. Here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will review chapter 16 and finish up the budget webquests. On Tuesday, we will take a test over chapter 16 and I will collect notes. For the rest of the week, I'm going to try something new. I'm going to have students create movies about the importance of budgeting. All of this work should be done in class.
Business Concepts 2
EDITED: We will continue taking notes over chapter 6. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Wednesday. The study guide for section 3 will be due on Thursday. We will review Thursday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. All other work should be completed in class.
Business Math
We will cover sections 7.4 - 7.6 Monday through Wednesday with homework each day. On Thursday I'm planning to review and on Friday there should be a test over these sections if I feel that everyone is ready.
Web Page 2
We will start using Fireworks this week, working with buttons and rollovers.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Week of February 27 - March 2
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 16 over budgeting this week. Students will create a budget for life after high school using real life information. There should be no outside homework other than study guides, which will be due on Thursday.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, students will be writing essays on Dave Thomas and Sam Walton based on the videos we watched last week. On Tuesday, we will start chapter 6, about entrepreneurship. There should be no outside homework this week and no tests.
Business Math
On Monday, we will review sections 7.1 - 7.3, on Tuesday we will take a test over those sections, on Wednesday, we will complete the reading guide for sections 7.4 - 7.6 and on Thursday we will start the daily lessons.
Web Page 2
Students will continue working on their museum projects. Towards the end of the week, we may start working in Fireworks if projects are completed early in the week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one. Also, a reminder about early dismissal on Friday at 11:45.
MD
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 16 over budgeting this week. Students will create a budget for life after high school using real life information. There should be no outside homework other than study guides, which will be due on Thursday.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, students will be writing essays on Dave Thomas and Sam Walton based on the videos we watched last week. On Tuesday, we will start chapter 6, about entrepreneurship. There should be no outside homework this week and no tests.
Business Math
On Monday, we will review sections 7.1 - 7.3, on Tuesday we will take a test over those sections, on Wednesday, we will complete the reading guide for sections 7.4 - 7.6 and on Thursday we will start the daily lessons.
Web Page 2
Students will continue working on their museum projects. Towards the end of the week, we may start working in Fireworks if projects are completed early in the week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one. Also, a reminder about early dismissal on Friday at 11:45.
MD
Monday, February 20, 2012
Week of February 20 - 24
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 1
Because of the sophomores taking the Plan test last week, the two classes are in different places right now. For 3rd hour, the section 3 study guide will be due on Wednesday. For 9th hour, sections 2 and 3 study guides will be due on Wednesday. The section 4 study guide will be due Thursday for both classes. Both classes will also take the test over taxes on Friday. All other work should be completed in class.
Business Concepts 2
On Wednesday, there will be a test over chapter 5 and I will also collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will watch movies about two entrepreneurs, Sam Walton and Dave Thomas. The following week, students will write essays about the similarities and differences between the two men.
Business Math
On Tuesday, we will cover section 7.3. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will review sections 7.1 - 7.3 and on Friday, students will take a test over those sections.
Web Page 2
Students will work on their Dreamweaver museum projects all week.
Have a great week!
MD
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 1
Because of the sophomores taking the Plan test last week, the two classes are in different places right now. For 3rd hour, the section 3 study guide will be due on Wednesday. For 9th hour, sections 2 and 3 study guides will be due on Wednesday. The section 4 study guide will be due Thursday for both classes. Both classes will also take the test over taxes on Friday. All other work should be completed in class.
Business Concepts 2
On Wednesday, there will be a test over chapter 5 and I will also collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will watch movies about two entrepreneurs, Sam Walton and Dave Thomas. The following week, students will write essays about the similarities and differences between the two men.
Business Math
On Tuesday, we will cover section 7.3. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will review sections 7.1 - 7.3 and on Friday, students will take a test over those sections.
Web Page 2
Students will work on their Dreamweaver museum projects all week.
Have a great week!
MD
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Week of February 13 - 17
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for this week. I will not be at school on Monday.
Business Concepts 1
We will be starting a chapter over taxes this week. On Monday, students will complete an online tax tutorial from the IRS. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will begin taking notes over the chapter and will fill out W-4 forms. On Thursday and Friday, students will learn how to complete 1040EZ forms. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday. All other work will be completed in class.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, students will finish group projects researching well-known chocolate and cookie companies. We will continue taking notes throughout the week and will begin individual corporation research. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday.
Business Math
We will start chapter 7 this week, breaking it into three parts. On Monday, students will complete the reading guide for sections 1-3. On Tuesday, we will go over the chapter 6 test and review problems missed. Wednesday - Friday, we will begin covering the sections in chapter 7 with daily work.
Web Page 2
On Monday, students will finish their AP elements projects. On Tuesday, we will begin working through chapter 8 over animation in Dreamweaver.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is the schedule for this week. I will not be at school on Monday.
Business Concepts 1
We will be starting a chapter over taxes this week. On Monday, students will complete an online tax tutorial from the IRS. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will begin taking notes over the chapter and will fill out W-4 forms. On Thursday and Friday, students will learn how to complete 1040EZ forms. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday. All other work will be completed in class.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, students will finish group projects researching well-known chocolate and cookie companies. We will continue taking notes throughout the week and will begin individual corporation research. Study guides for sections 1 and 2 will be due on Friday.
Business Math
We will start chapter 7 this week, breaking it into three parts. On Monday, students will complete the reading guide for sections 1-3. On Tuesday, we will go over the chapter 6 test and review problems missed. Wednesday - Friday, we will begin covering the sections in chapter 7 with daily work.
Web Page 2
On Monday, students will finish their AP elements projects. On Tuesday, we will begin working through chapter 8 over animation in Dreamweaver.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Week of February 6 - 10
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts
9.1 and 9.2 study guides will be due on Tuesday. 9.3 and 9.4 study guides will be due Wednesday. We will take notes and fill out applications on Monday and Tuesday, review on Wednesday, and take a test over chapter 9 on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day. On Friday, we will begin discussing the next chapter over taxes.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, we will review chapter 3. On Tuesday, we will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will do an in-class activity about how to summarize and paraphrase without plagiarizing, as some students are having difficulty with that when completing class activities. On Thursday and Friday we will begin chapter 4. There should not be any outside homework.
Business Math
We will continue working through sections 6.5-6.8 this week. There will be daily homework and I'm hoping to have a test over these sections on Friday.
Web Page 2
This week we will begin working on chapter 8 over absolute positioning. We will also present student store projects for those students who wish to share theirs with the class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts
9.1 and 9.2 study guides will be due on Tuesday. 9.3 and 9.4 study guides will be due Wednesday. We will take notes and fill out applications on Monday and Tuesday, review on Wednesday, and take a test over chapter 9 on Thursday. I will also collect notes that day. On Friday, we will begin discussing the next chapter over taxes.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday, we will review chapter 3. On Tuesday, we will take a test and I will collect notes. On Wednesday, we will do an in-class activity about how to summarize and paraphrase without plagiarizing, as some students are having difficulty with that when completing class activities. On Thursday and Friday we will begin chapter 4. There should not be any outside homework.
Business Math
We will continue working through sections 6.5-6.8 this week. There will be daily homework and I'm hoping to have a test over these sections on Friday.
Web Page 2
This week we will begin working on chapter 8 over absolute positioning. We will also present student store projects for those students who wish to share theirs with the class.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
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