1st MP UnitsWhere does work fit into life? (2.5 weeks – includes .5 for orientation)

•Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 1-3)

•Sample mission statements, etc.

•Tuesdays with Morrie• assorted poems/short stories/essays

•Reflection on self paper•(informal) survey of adults•Discourse paper

Setting Goals & Acting on Them (1.5 weeks)

•Personal mission/vision statement

•Business selection & mission statement for it

Lit/Materials Writing/Speaking

•Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 4-5)

•Speakers

Importance of Teamwork and Communication (1 week)

•Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 6-7)

•Sample business plans, etc.

Importance of Your Doing Research and Having the Drive to Succeed (2 weeks)

•Role plays

•Confrontation reflection (confronting a problem and seeking a solution)

•Business plan

•Financial application

•Independently Chosen Business Text

Manufacturing (2 weeks) •Oral report to class on business text

•Manufacturing & Design Plans

Final (1 weeks) – Mock interview w/ teacher, self-evaluation, case-study of business

2nd MP UnitsMarketing (2 weeks)

Lit circles:

•Gender/Sexism

•Race/Affirmative Action

•Freedom of Speech/Religion @ Work

•Multinational business – Part 1 – When we work for another country

•Multinational business – Part 2 – When we put another country to work for us (outsourcing, sweatshops)

•Other topics to be determined….

•Sample advertising campaigns•Excerpts on the ethics of campaigns

•Visual analysis of ad campaigns•Marketing plan

•Solicitation letter

•Sales demo

•Contracts & warranties

Lit/Materials Writing/Speaking

Sales (1.5 weeks)

Human Resources (3.5 weeks)

•Policy for resolving customer complaints

•Role-plays, case studies, etc.

•Presentations from lit. circles on laws/issues

•Memos on policies

•Mock interviews

•Employee evaluation

•Letters of recommendation

•Resume, letter of inquiry, portfolio

Customer Service (1 week)