Curriculum Map for Entrepreneurial Technology First Month Enduring Understandings : There are advantages and disadvantages to every type of business Essential Questions: WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP? HOW DO YOU START UP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A STORE? What is the role of entrepreneurship in the business world? What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? A1. The role of entrepreneurship A2. Business enterprise A3. Who is an entrepreneur? A4. defined A5. Small business vs. entrepreneurship A6. Reasons to study entrepreneurship A7. Fields of small business A8. International business A9. outlook A10. Working for yourself A11. Types and characteristics of entrepreneurs A12. Methods of starting a business A13. Franchising What students will be able to do A1. Describe the roles of entrepreneurship. A2. Distinguish between entrepreneurship and small business management. A3. Explain who is an entrepreneur is. A4. Define entrepreneurship A5. Compare and contrast small business and entrepreneurship. A6. List reasons to study entrepreneurship. A7. List the fields of small A8. Explain opportunities in international business A9. Explain the outlook for entrepreneurship. A10. Understand the advantages of working for yourself. A11. List the types and characteristics of entrepreneurs. A12. Explain the methods of starting a A13. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of starting a franchise. Learning Activities/ Differentiation CA=Quiz on Basics of Entrepreneuership, Multiple Choice, T/F, Fill in the blank, Short answer. Entrepreneur Research Reviewed 10/09 1
Resources/Technology: A1-A13. Course Textbook: School Store Operations, Thompson South-Western, Microsoft Office Software programs Reviewed 10/09 2
Second Month Enduring Understandings: There are essential elements to start a business and operate it successfully Essential Questions: What is the role of management when starting and operating a business? What are the qualities of a successful manager and employee? B1. Creating policies and procedures B2. Reinforcing policies and procedures B3. Keeping employee records B4. Creating schedules B5. Opening and closing procedures B6. Technical skills B7. Administrative skills B8. Interpersonal skills B9. Education B10. Training B11. Organizational structures B12. Management positions B13. Inventory control B14. Teambuilding What students will be able to do B1. Create policies and procedures. B2. Reinforce policies and procedures. B3. Maintain employee records. B4. Create employee schedules. B5. Be able to open and close B6. Demonstrate technical skills through use of current technology in the B7. Conduct administrative tasks for the B8. Use positive interpersonal skills when interacting with employees and customers. B9. Explain the education needed to become a manager. B10. Explain the training needed to become a manager. B11. Describe the different organizational structures of a business B12. Write a job description of common management positions. B13. Maintain inventory for the B14. Plan teambuilding activities for the class to participate in. Learning Activities/ Differentiation CA=Employee Evaluation in Management. The teacher will use the created rubrics to assess students PowerPoint Business Proposal and on job performance while managing their business in the Lemonade Tycoon Simulation. Resources/Technology: B1-B14. Course Textbook: School Store Operations, Thompson South-western, Microsoft Office Software programs, Lemonade Tycoon Simulation Reviewed 10/09 3
Third month Enduring Understandings : Businesses obtain financing through income earners who do not spend all their earnings during a year. Essential Questions: What is the role of accounting when starting and operating a business What students will be able to do Learning Activities/ Differentiation C1. Accounts C2. Journals and ledgers C3. Income statement C4. Balance sheet C5. Tracking daily receipts C6. Making daily deposits C7. Use of sales reports C8. Data from sales reports C9. Accounting software C1. Create and maintain accounts for C2. Update journal entries on a daily basis. C3. Prepare an income statement to present to the class on a weekly basis. C4. Prepare a balance sheet to present to the class on a weekly basis. C5. Enter all receipts into a spreadsheet daily.. C6. Make weekly cash deposits C7. Prepare and present sales reports on a weekly basis. C8. Analyze data from sales reports C9. Operate and maintain Excel Worksheet accounting for the simulated CA=Employee Evaluation in accounting. The teacher will use the created rubric to assess students on job performance while accounting for monthly data in Lemonade Tycoon business simulation. Resources/Technology: C1-C9. Course Textbook: School Store Operations, Thompson South-western, Software Programs: Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Publisher/Word, Lemonade Tycoon Simulation Reviewed 10/09 4
Fourth Month Enduring Understandings: The role of marketing is in a constant state of change Essential Questions: What is the role of marketing when starting and operating a business? What students will be able to do Learning Activities/ Differentiation D1. Target market D2. Finding your customers D3. Analyzing competition D4. Market research D5. Product strategies D6. Pricing strategies D7. Sales promotions D8. Visual merchandising D9. Advertising D10. Publicity D11. Other promotional ideas D1. Identify the target market of the D2. Develop methods of finding customers for the D3. Analyze competition on and off campus. D4. Conduct market research to help make business decisions. D5. Propose and introduce new products on a tri-quarterly basis. D6. Set the price for all items using pricing strategies. D7. Develop sales promotions for the D8. Maintain a visually appealing storefront. D9. Create an advertising campaign. D10. Effectively use publicity to positively promote the D11. Create other forms of promotion such as contests, trade characters, etc. CA=Employee Evaluation in Marketing. Instructor will use the created rubric to assess students on job performance while in the marketing department. Resources/Technology: D1-D11. Course Textbook: School Store Operations, Thompson South-western, Microsoft Office Software programs, Knowledge Matters: Retail 2.0 Simulation software Reviewed 10/09 5
Fifth Month Enduring Understandings: Putting it all together- one gains insight into creating a successful business venture Essential Questions: COURSE FINAL PROJECT What students will be able to do Learning Activities/ Differentiation COURSE FINAL PROJECT COURSE FINAL PROJECT COURSE FINAL PROJECT COURSE FINAL PROJECT CA=Students will create a proposal for a business they would like to open in the Haddonfield-Cherry Hill area and present the proposal using Microsoft Powerpoint. A checklist of required sections will be distributed to students and used when assessing projects. Resources/Technology: Microsoft Office Software programs, Knowledge Matters: Retail 2.0 Simulation software, Video/Audio Editing software & computers, Digital Still/ Video Camcorders, ChromaScreen, Sound/Music Effects Resources Reviewed 10/09 6