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Today is the final day of the first semester.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Since this is our final class together, today we’ll have some fun.
First we’ll start with Geosense.net. There were some issues with this this website earlier today so we’ll see how it goes.
Click here for Armor Academy, a favorite Yahoo! game.
Cool Math Games is a Bodine favorite, give it a try if you haven’t already been there.
The Traveler IQ Challenge is similar to Geosense.net but a little more challenging.
Last, but not least, try Who Wants to be a Millionaire.
Have a great 2nd semester.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will review the midterm exam. I’ll collect your Command Terms posters and NY Times reviews.
Homework: Work on your detailed, outlined notes for Unit 2.4 and bring in your 3 questions to consider for your IA.

Introduction to Business
Homework will be checked first (questions 2 through 6). Next we’ll watch a movie/documentary critical of American corporations.

12th Grade IB Business Management
The first (sample) Paper 1 Case Study entitled Reach Out will be distributed. Activity One for the Case Study will be to list the business terms mentioned in the study and list the topics to revise/review.
Homework: Finish and turn in your word lists if you haven’t yet done so.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Today we continue with student presentations on flags, anthems and world leaders. The presentations thus far have been fabulous; keep up the great work, 9th Grade!

11th Grade IB Business Management
You will get your exam grades back today. We will spend today discussing the format and getting started with your Internal Assessment.
Homework: Bring in your 3 questions, one of which will become the title of your Internal Assessment. Note, you also have your Command Terms graphic organizer, or poster, due tomorrow.

Introduction to Business
Students will be able to identify the ways technology has changed the workforce.
Homework: From pages 322-323, please answer questions 2,3,4, 5 and 6.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will review the midterm exam and discuss connections between Bodine and the Wharton School of Business. If you haven’t done so, turn in your graphic organizer/poster on Command Terms tomorrow.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
We will continue to enjoy student Google Docs presentations on flags, anthems and world leaders. This is our final week together, Monday you will start the second semester classes.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Today students will be able to clearly define and explain the IB Command Terms through a Jeopardy-style game.
Homework (due Friday): Create a poster or graphic organizer showing you know the terms and definitions.

Introduction to Business
Today we start Chapter 18 – Technology in the Workforce. Students will be able to describe the role of information technology in business. Students will identify ways that technology has changed the workforce.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Prior to dissecting larger case studies, we will revisit the Command Terms. Today students will be able to define and provide examples of 4 levels of Command Terms.
Homework (due Friday): Create a poster or graphic organizer showing you know the Command Terms.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Midterm presentations continue today. Be prepared to deliver your presentation on flags, anthems and world leaders.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Today you have your midterm exam.
Homework: Read Unit 2.4 on Leadership.

Introduction to Business
Today you have your Midterm Exam. Please check your email, download the exam, and email me your results.
Homework: Begin reading Chapter 18, Technology in the Workforce, taking careful notes.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today you have your Midterm Exam.
Homework: Continue working toward completion of your INternal Assessment.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
It’s exam week. Students will make their Google Docs presentations on flags, anthems and world leaders. This is our final week together in the computer lab.

11th Grade IB Business Management
We will continue our lesson on communication. Students will be able to explain the importance of non-verbal communication. Students will be able to discuss visual forms of communication, including bar charts, pie charts, line graphs and histograms.
Homework: Prepare for tomorrow’s midterm exam.

Introduction to Business
Today we’ll review for tomorrow’s midterm using the game Jeopardy.
Homework: Review for tomorrow’s exam.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will have review activities for tomorrow’s midterm exam.
Homework: Study for tomorrow’s midterm exam. Keep working to finish your Internal Assessment.

SAll students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
As you know, Finals Presentations begin today. Please email me the Google Docs link for your presentation. We will use Randomizer for the presentation list.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will review our last quiz, then we will have a review activity for your Midterm Exam on Tuesday.

Introduction To Business
Students will check their email and take the Chapter 17 Review Quiz. Make sure to email me your results (agreberman@philasd.org).
When finished, you may update your smartstocks account, hand in your resume if you haven’t yet done so, or you may review for your Midterm.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today we’ll wrap up yesterday’s lesson on Unit 5.8. Next we’ll have a review game on chapters 4 and 5 to prepare for Tuesday’s Midterm exam.
Homework: Review for your midterm.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Students will put the finishing touches on their Flag, Anthem and World Leader projects. Bibliographies need to be in proper MLA format. I recommend BibMe.org.
Tomorrow we will start presentations, all students need to be ready to present.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Here’s a link to a video briefly summarizing the Beef and Poultry Industries’ response to Food, Inc.
This link is to a website created by the meat and poultry industries in response to claims made in the movie Food, Inc.
From today’s lesson, students will be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication. Students will be able to describe barriers to effective communication.
Homework: Continue working on your detailed outline of notes for Unit 2.3.

Introduction to Business
Students will be able to explain the purpose of accounting and how property rights are measured. Students will be able to define the three components of the accounting equation.
Homework: Try the Chapter Practice Review quiz to help prepare for tomorrow’s quiz.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will consider Monsanto’s point of view and we’ll begin our discussion on Unit 5.8.
Here’s a link to a video briefly summarizing the Beef and Poultry Industries’ response to Food, Inc.
This link is to a website created by the meat and poultry industries in response to claims made in the movie Food, Inc.

All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Students will complete the “Leader” section of their research projects. Make sure to include the leader’s title, political party (support), accomplishments and troubles while in office, and chief allies of your country.

11th Grade IB Business Management
First we will wrap up Food, Inc. discussing the role of corporations in the food industry. Next we will discuss Unit 2.3 on Communication. Students will be able to explain the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in business. We’ll discuss the various business form templates in MS Word.
Homework: Read Unit 2.3 taking thorough notes in outline form.

Introduction to Business
Start off today with the Chapter 17 Fill In The Blank Game. Students will be able to explain the six reasons for creating a financial plan. Students will consider the start up costs for creating their own magazine. When finished with classwork activities, students will work on completing their resumes. Resumes are due by the end of the period on Thursday.
Homework: 1) Complete the worksheet handed out in class. 2) Read and take notes on Chapter 17.2 – The Purpose of Accounting and 3) bring in your completed resume. Resumes will not be accepted after Thursday.

12 Grade IB Business Management
First we will wrap up Food, Inc. discussing the role of corporations in the food industry. Next we will discuss Unit 5.8 on Project Management and Critical Path Analysis.
Homework: Continue reading Unit 5.8, taking detailed notes in outline form.
NOTE: For those who were absent yesterday and missed the part of Food, Inc. called “The Dollar Menu,” click here for the video so you can answer the questions on your worksheet.

Way to go Bodine! We won The Wharton Business School’s Social Media Contest. Here is a link to the results.
All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Today we begin the third and final section of your Final Report – World Leaders. Introduce the class to the leader of your country. Use this link from Answers.com on Current Heads of State to begin your research.
Here is a link to Newspapers From Around The World.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will continue watching Food Inc. Students will answer questions during the movie regarding how farm subsidies affect the price of certain foods.
Homework: Read and take notes in outline form for Unit 2.3 on Communication. At the conclusion of Food Inc., we will review Unit 2.3.

Introduction to Business
Students will be able to identify the six reasons for creating a financial plan. Students will explain what a budget is and how it is used.
Homework: Read over Chapter 17 and write sentences for each of the Key Terms listed on page 306.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Today we will continue watching Food Inc. Students will answer questions during the movie regarding how farm subsidies affect the price of certain foods.
Homework: Read and take notes in outline form for Unit 5.8 on Project Management. At the conclusion of Food Inc., we will review Unit 5.8 and Critical Path Analysis.

Happy Friday the 13th. All students, here is your Question of the Day.

Computer Basics
Today’s lesson deals with “controversy.” A controversy is a dispute, usually a public one, between sides holding opposing views. Try to find a controversy regarding your country’s flag or anthem. If you are unable to discover a flag or anthem controversy, you may search Amnesty International’s website for a controversy regarding human rights abuses in your country of research. Another way to find a controversy is to search the Internet Public Library’s extensive collection of newspapers from around the globe.

11th Grade IB Business Management
Students will determine how U.S. agricultural subsidies affect the prices of certain foods and the result this has on nutrition, health and the economy as we watch Food, Inc.

Introduction to Business
Students will check their email and download their Chapter 16 quiz. After students finish their quiz, we’ll hear our our final student presentation on American Leaders in Business.
Homework: Read Chapter 17 and take notes.

12th Grade IB Business Management
Students will determine how U.S. agricultural subsidies affect the prices of certain foods and the result this has on nutrition, health and the economy as we watch Food, Inc.
Homework: 1) Choose your favorite sports team and create and organizational chart. Feel free to add an artistic touch, perhaps influenced by your teams’ colors. You might want to review pp. 204-210 on organizational structures.
2)Read and begin creating an outline for Unit 5.8 on Project Management.