Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Southerland
Course: Exploring Business and Entrepreneurship
* During this time of Remote Learning, the best way to contact me is by email *
Email: johnsoutherland@fcschools.net
Phone: 919-554-4848, ext. 113
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EXPLORING BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(Course Descriptions)
Understand Principles of Business - Module 1
Description:
Course Objectives: Understand the purpose and the functions of business. Compare the main types of business organization: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and franchise. Classify businesses as profit-making or non-profit-making; and service, product or combination.
Understand the Concept of Entrepreneurship - Module 3
Description:
Course Objectives: Learn the personal characteristics and skills needed for a successful entrepreneur. Understand entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process. Understand the procedures and requirements for starting a business.
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
In our classroom, we are utilizing digital learning tools to enhance student learning experiences. These are valuable resources that will help prepare our students for their futures. Below is a list of digital tools that we use in our classroom. I want you to be aware of the tools I plan on using during this school year.
www.kahoot.com
www.quia.com (Links to an external site.)
www.coolmath.com (Links to an external site.)
www.freetypinggame.net
www.typing.com (Links to an external site.)
www.nitrotype.com (Links to an external site.)
www.code.org
The digital tools and websites that we access may change throughout the year.
More information can be found on the FCS Technology Department page under Online Educational Resources and Tools.
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WEEK 1- Welcome Back to School!!! Introductions, School Expectations, Class Procedures, Drills and Acceptable Use Policy.
WEEK 2- This week we will begin working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study. We start by asking a simple question: Why do people start businesses?
WEEK 3- This week we will continue working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study. We will also learn the Purposes and Functions of a Business.
WEEK 4- As we continue working in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study, we will understand the importance of profit, consumers, and competition in starting a business.
WEEK 5- This week in Module 1 in our Standard Course of Study, we will learn about the various Types of Businesses (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, & Franchise).
WEEK 6- As we continue working in Module 1, we will learn about Profit and Non-Profit Businesses.
WEEK 7- This week in Module 1, we will learn about the difference between a Product Business and a Service Business.
WEEK 8- This week our students will learn how to distinguish the different Classifications of Businesses.
WEEK 9- Next week, our class will learn how to create a Business Card using Microsoft's Publisher Software.
WEEK 10- This week we will begin working in Module 3 in our Standard Course of Study. We start by asking a simple question: What are Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur?
WEEK 11- This week our students will learn the (5) Stages of the Entrepreneurial Process (Discovery, Concept Development, Resourcing, Actualization & Harvesting).
WEEK 12- As we continue working in Module 3, we will learn more details about the Discovery Stage of the Entrepreneurial Process.
WEEK 13- This upcoming week our class will explore the importance of a Business Plan as it relates to the success of an Entrepreneur.
WEEK 14- As we continue working in Module 3, we will learn the various Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs.
WEEK 15- This week our students will be exploring the Steps for Starting a Business.
Course Summary:
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