Introduction to Business
Course Rationale: An understanding of economic systems and consumerism provides the resources needed for students to explore business careers. The content in this area is vital to the career planning of business students as they develop workplace and personal skills including knowledge of banking, credit, taxes, insurance, investment, and personal finance.
Helpful Links:
Syllabus: Web - Power Point Presentation
Introduction to Business 2006 Glencoe
Awesome site on How Things Are Made
Think-Pair-Share: this is an appointment sheet that will be used in the classroom to review. Download Word Doc
Getting Started with Introduction to Business: You are to create a series of folders in you documents folder on the Mac side of your computer. The format of the folders should be as follows:
My Documents
Introduction to Business
itb_ch1
itb_ch2
itb_ch3
itb_ch4
itb_ch5
itb_ch6
itb_ch7
Unit 1: Chapters 1-4
U1 Textbook Link
Chapters 1-4 Review-Extra
Assignment for ???
- You are to type four facts about each chapter (Chapters 1-5). This assignment is to be completed in the following format.
- Review Example
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 1 folder as ch1_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.14 Using Business Key Words 1-9 Assignment for 8-26&27-10
- Ch.1 Fast Reviews pages 9, 12 & 13 Assignment for 8-26&27-10
- if you do not work quietly you will be assigned p.16 Researching History Assignment for 8-26&27-10
- Worksheet Review pages 1-4.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us Chapter TEST Assignment for 9-3-10
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 2 folder as ch2_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.30 Using Business Key Words 1-13
- Ch.2 Fast Reviews p22, p23, p27.
- Worksheet Review pages 7-11.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 3 folder as ch3_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.44 Using Business Key Words Assignment for 10-8-10
- Ch.3 Fast Reviews pages 39 & 43 Assignment for 10-8-10
- Worksheet Review pages 15-18.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 4 folder as ch4_tb_key_words and ch4_tb_fast_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.58 Using Business Key Words Assignment for 11-1-10
- Ch.4 Fast Reviews pages 53 & 57 Assignment for 11-1-10
- Worksheet Review pages 21, 22, & 26. Assignment for 11-2-10
- Worksheet Review Assignment for 11-3-10
- Notes Quiz Assignment for 11-4-10
- Write the definition for the Key Words on p48. Save as ch4_definitions. Assignment for 11-4-10
There are 10 of them. Your definitions should be written in the following format:
- Scarcity: Society's shortage of resources is called scarcity.
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Unit 2: Chapters 5-9
U2 Textbook Link
Ch5: Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 5 folder as ch5_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.80 Using Business Key Words Assignment for 12-6-10
- Ch.5 Fast Reviews pages 72, 75 & 77 Assignment for 12-7-10
- Worksheet Review pages 29-31. Assignment for 12-8-10
- On-Line Worksheet Review Assignment for 12-8-10
- Write the definition for the Key Words on p68. Save as ch5_definitions. Assignment for 12-9-10
There are 6 of them. Your definitions should be written in the following format:
- Scarcity: Society's shortage of resources is called scarcity.
- Notes Quiz Assignment for 12-8-10
- Grade all assignments Assignment for 12-9-10
- Ch5 TEST Assignment for 12-14-10
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Ch6: Business Ownership and Operations
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 6 folder, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.94 Using Business Key Words, save as ch6_tb_bus_key_words, Assignment for 12-6-10
- Ch.6 Fast Reviews pages 89, 91 & 93 save as ch6_tb_fast_reviews, Assignment for 12-7-10
- Worksheet/Workbook Review pages 35-38. Assignment for 12-8-10
- Worksheet Review
- Chapter Test
Ch7: Organizational Structures
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 7 folder as ch7_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.108 Using Business Key Words
- p.109 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.7 Fast Reviews pages 101, 103, 105 & 107
- Worksheet/Workbook Review pages 43-46.
- On-Line Worksheet Review - ExamView On-Line Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- Chapter Test - ExamView On-Line Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Ch8: Leadership in Management
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 8 folder as ch8_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.122 Using Business Key Words
- p.123 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.8 Fast Reviews pages 117, 119 & 121
- Worksheet/Workbook Review pages 49-53.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- Chapter Test - Exam View On-Line Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Ch9: Technology's Impact on Business
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 9 folder as ch9_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.136 Using Business Key Words
- p.137 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.9 Fast Reviews pages 130, 131 & 135
- Worksheet Review pages 57-61.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- Chapter Test - Exam View On-Line Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Unit 2: Chapters 5-9
Assignment for March 30, 2009
You are use your book and your notes but not your neighbor for the next two assignments. I expect to see everyone get 100%. Take your time and make the right choice.
Unit 3: Chapters 10-12, p144
U3 Textbook Link
Ch10: Business In a Global Economy
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 10 folder as ch10_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.156 Using Business Key Words
- p.157 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.10 Fast Reviews pages 152 & 155
- Worksheet Review pages 65-68.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Ch11: The Role of Government in Business
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 11 folder as ch11_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.170 Using Business Key Words
- p.171 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.11 Fast Reviews pages 165 & 169
- Worksheet Review pages 71-74.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- On-Line Chapter Test copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
Ch12: Money and Financial Institutions
Assignments:
- Textbook Review
- Save in the chapter 12 folder as ch12_tb_review, use a three column header putting in your name, date and assignment.
- p.186 Using Business Key Words
- p.187 Review What You Have Learned
- Ch.12 Fast Reviews pages 178, 181 & 183
- Worksheet Review pages 79-82.
- On-Line Worksheet Review copy my e-mail address srucker@tinaavalon.k12.mo.us
- Chapter Test