Semester II 2016

Sorry, I am not teaching Business Education this semester.

Nov.5th - 8th

Hi Class,

This week will be a short week, as it is a 4 day school week due to the non-instructional day on Friday. It will also feel shorter because of Take Our Kids to Work (TOKTW), which is happening on Wednesday November 7th.

On Monday, there will be an assembly for the entire period to prepare you for TOKTW day. This really only leaves us Tuesday and Thursday to get any work done. ( I know you're very disappointed! ) ;)

We will go over the Money Circle, which I handed out on Friday and you can expect a short quiz on that very soon (either Thursday or next week). Also, we will do chapter and review questions this week in preparation for the Ch.4 test next week. Date is T.B.A. (To Be Announced). I will also hand back your business plans and presentations, which I am nearly finished marking.

Finally, this is my final week of teaching you before I hand the reins over to the teacher replacing me for my mat leave.

I wish you all the very best of luck with the rest of the semester and hope you enjoy the rest of Business Ed.

Take care and see you next year!

-Ms.Sundin

Oct.29th - Nov. 2nd

Hi Class,

Please have your Small Business Plan written reports & brochures ready to hand in to the tray on Monday Oct.29th. Also, email me your Power Point or Prezi links and be ready to present starting on Tuesday.

We will also have our Current Event presentations as usual so be sure to check the sign up sheet in case it is your turn!!!

This week, following the presentations, we will be moving on to Chapter 4, which focuses on microeconomic topics such as GDP, standard of living, quality of life, gentrification, business cycles and much more!

Stay tuned....see you in class!

-Ms.Sundin

Oct.22nd - 26th

Hi Class,

This week our main focus will be on your Small Business Plan projects. By the end of this week you should have your:

• Written report completed and printed in good copy (see report format requirements)
• Brochure completed, printed and folded (preferably in color if possible)
• Presentation completed (with animation, transitions, pictures, etc.)

A reminder this entire project is due Monday October 29th- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

*If you haven't done so already, please print off the marking rubric from the 'Important Handouts' section of my blog (see left-hand side) so that you know how you will be marked.

Depending on how time and progress goes next week, we may look at starting Chapter 4 later in the week.

Don't forget your current events presentations if it is your turn this coming week!

See you in class...

-Ms.Sundin

October 17, 2012- Current Event

Here is a great current event I thought we could discuss in class:

Experts suggest charging Metro Vancouver drivers to cross city boundaries

-Ms.Sundin

Oct.15 - 19th

Hi Class,

Here is an overview of the week ahead:

Monday
-CHAPTER 3 TEST

Tuesday
-Current Events Presentation
-Work on rough copy of *small business plan

Wednesday
-Work on rough copy of *small business plan

Thursday
-Begin editing and improving good copy of *small business plan

Friday
-Non-instructional Day- No Class

*I have posted links of the project instructions as well as the marking rubric on the left-hand side of this blog. Be sure to have a good look at the rubric so that when writing your business plan you be sure to address each of the criteria.

Please use your class time efficiently to get as much done on your small business plan as possible. This is a large project, but if you manage your time wisely and follow the instructions, you should have no problem completing this assignment on time. As mentioned the due date for the entire project (including brochure and presentation) is Mon.Oct.29th.You will be expected to present starting that Monday....

See you in class

Oct.9 - 12th

Hi Class,

Last week you learned about the 3 different types of businesses:

1. Manufacturing
2. Retail
3. Service

....as well as the 5 different types of business ownership:

1. Sole-Proprietorship
2. Partnership
3. Corporation x4 (public, private, Crown, municipal)
4. Cooperative
5. Franchise

We defined each type and looked at the advantages and disadvantages of each. You can expect a quiz on this in the near future! (hint hint)

Last Thursday you started an online assignment about Crown Corporations that was due on Friday. Please ensure this is handed in on Tuesday if you didn't finish in the allotted class time.


This week you can expect:

• A quiz on the different types of business ownership (as mentioned above)
• ICE & Chapter Review Questions
• A video/documentary aptly named "The Corporation"
• A test date for Chapter 3 very soon..T.B.A.

Final words- don't forget the current events presentations this week if you are presenting, and yes, we will have a seating plan change! :)

See you in class!

-Ms.Sundin