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“Just Jaguars Ltd”

n PROGRAM OVERVIEW Just Jaguars Ltd is a student

responsibility and incentive program that I use with my middle school business education students, grades 6-8. The program could easily be adapted for other grades. The name comes from our school mascot. It incorporates business soft skills and technical computer skills as well as reading and math. Students keep bi-weekly time sheets and receive a “paycheck” at the end of the pay period. Paychecks may be spent on a variety of incentives at designated times throughout the semester.

Just Jaguars Ltd begins on the first day of class. I have a colorful sign posted at the door welcoming students as new “employees” of the company. Students receive an “employee procedures” newsletter that outlines the “expectations” of their new supervisor – me!! We do a partner activity on soft-hard work related skills. We extend our discussion by having students interview a family member about job expectations and then have a class discussion about how closely job expectations and school expectations are related.

Students are given 3 or 4 specific positions to apply for in our company. We learn how to complete a job application, how to calculate earnings and overtime pay. Students also learn about payroll deductions. When the receive that first “paycheck” they see how their work ethic can affect their net pay!!

For further information contact…

Melinda AlcoxSleepy Hill Middle School

2215 Sleepy Hill Road

Lakeland, FL 33810

863-815-6577

PCSB Courier Route A

[email protected]

2010 - 2011 Idea CataLog of exCeLLenCe

My advanced computer students are in charge of the actual payroll and learn to do mail merges to actually create the paychecks.

n OVERALL VALUE My school is a title one school. We

are also a Learning Focus School. I have found a very specific need for students to take ownership of their learning and to be able to relate it to the real world. I have found my students become very engaged in this program. In the mornings I have nearly a full classroom of students that come in to earn “overtime”. They are excited to receive their paychecks on payday. I have seen them become more responsible for getting to class on time, dressed for success. I select a “Jag of the Week”, similar to Employee of the Week. This is based on improvement in attendance, behavior, time on task, etc.

This pro jec t a lso has many opportunities to incorporate graphic organizers, higher order thinking questions and learning focus strategies. My exit strategy is a daily summary that is required on their time sheet.

n LESSON PLAN TITLES• Welcome to Just Jags!• Time Cards & Payroll Math• Earning at Just Jags• Create a Personalized Name

Plate• Create Your Own Logo• Create Your Own Business Card

n MATERIALS Computers • Microsoft Publisher

Printers • Digital CameraOverhead or Eiki Projector

**Please contact the Developer for several PowerPoint presentations that will help when teaching this program in your classroom or school.

n ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Melinda Alcox has been a Business

Education Teacher for 36 years. She taught in West Virginia for 25 years before moving to Florida where she taught at Winter Haven High School in the Business Academy.

She is currently the Business Teacher and FBLA Adviser at Sleepy Hill Middle School where she has taught for the last 7 years.

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“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 1: Welcome to Just Jaguars Ltd!!

n SUBJECTS COVEREDBusiness Computers; Careers

n GRADESSix - Eight

n OBJECTIVES Students will:

• Understand the expectations of their teacher and the school

• Be able to correlate expectations in school and expectations of an employer

• Identify “hard” versus “soft” skills

• Demonstrate proper classroom or workplace routine

• Demonstrate proper safety in the computer lab

n MATERIALS• Computers

• Introductory Power Point

• Reading Activity w/ Higher Order Thinking Questions

(Pre Employment Activity)

• Student handouts for class/workplace procedures

• Employer Expectation activity sheets

• Homework assignment

n SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills. –

01.0 Accurately follow written and oral instructions.

Language Arts BenchmarksLA.7.1.6.1 The student will use new

vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly

01.0 Develop and utilize business-related soft skills.The student will be able to:

01.01 Determine why a positive attitude is necessary for success in the workplace.

01.02 Compare grooming/dress standards in various workplace environments.

01.03 Use problem solving skills to identify computer problems.

01.04 Apply teamwork in the classroom.

n VOCABULARYHard Skills

Soft Skills

Expectations

Self-Discipline

Initiative

Confidence

Confidential

Loyalty

n DIRECTIONS 1. Welcome students to Just Jaguars

Ltd and explain that they are going to applying for a job with this company.

2. Give out student information sheets/internet permission forms to be taken home for parent signature.

3. Begin going over the introductory power point and c lassroom/workplace expectations. At this point, hand outs will vary depending upon your classroom guidelines and expectations as well as school policies in effect.

Next classes: 1. Reading activity on Hard/Sof t

Skills (Pre Employment Activity). Teacher may choose to use higher order thinking questions for student responses or have them do a graphic organizer on comparing/contrasting hard and soft skills.

2. P o w e r P o i n t o n E m p l o y e r Expectations.

3. Employer Expectations activity sheets

4. Dress for Success PowerPoint

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT For homework, students wi l l

interview an adult and ask them 5 questions regarding a job that they have currently or have had in the past. They will share their answers with the class. This will hopefully generate a discussion about the similarities between the world of work and the expectations at school.

Next CLass MeetiNg: Prepare stickers that say “I am Dressed for Success”. Meet students at door; if they are in school dress code, give them a sticker to wear.

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n GRADESSix - Eight


• Develop an understanding of the various methods of how people earn money;

• Understand how to calculate earnings under dif ferent pay systems;

• Develop a working vocabulary of payroll terminology

• Demonstrate the ability to complete a time sheet and calculate earnings


• Sample time cards

• Power point on Payment Plans

• Worksheets on Time Cards and Payroll Math

• Graphic Organizer on Payroll Methods

• Quiz


MA.6.A.1.3 Solve real world problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and decimals

Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.


02.0 Develop and utilize business-related soft skills. – The student will be able to:





n VOCABULARYPay Period

Gross Earnings

Deductions

Net Pay

Salary

Hourly Wage

Time and a Half

Commission

Time Clock

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 2: Time Cards and Payroll Math

n DIRECTIONS 1. Teacher will instruct students using

PowerPoint about the various methods of payroll payment.

2. Students will create a graphic organizer that defines the various types of plans and gives examples of each.

3. Students will work in small groups to complete the payroll math activity sheets and will utilize the calculator on their computer as needed.

4. Class Activity: Earnings Statement and Time Card

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Quiz on earnings; allow students to

use their graphic organizer.

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“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 3: Earning Your Pay


MA.6.A.1.3 Solve real world problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and decimals

Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.


03.0 Develop and utilize business-related soft skills. The student will be able to:





n VOCABULARYPay Period

Gross Earnings

Deductions

Net Pay

Salary, Hourly Wage

Time and a Half

Commission

Time Clock

n DIRECTIONS 5. Teacher will instruct students using

PowerPoint about the various methods of payroll payment.

6. Students will create a graphic organizer that defines the various types of plans and gives examples of each.

7. Students will work in small groups to complete the payroll math activity sheets and will utilize the calculator on their computer as needed.

8. Class Activity: Earnings Statement and Time Card

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT Quiz on earnings; allow students to

use their graphic organizer.

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n GRADESSix - Eight


• Develop an understanding of the various methods of how people earn money;

• Understand how to calculate earnings under dif ferent pay systems;

• Develop a working vocabulary of payroll terminology

• Demonstrate the ability to complete a time sheet and calculate earnings


• Sample time cards

• Power point on Payment Plans

• Worksheets on Time Cards and Payroll Math

• Graphic Organizer on Payroll Methods

• Quiz


“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 4: Create a Personalized Name Plate


LA 7.6.4.1 The student will select and use appropriate available technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera) to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, presentations);

LA 7.6.4.2 The student will evaluate and apply digital tools (e.g., word processing, multimedia authoring, web tools, graphic organizers) to publications and presentations

Business Education:04.0 Develop and apply digital design

skills. – The student will be able to:

04.01 Demonstrate ability to launch digital design software.

04.02 Create a new document from template (e.g. newsletters, b rochures , g reet ing c ards , letterhead, and flyers).

04.03 Identify menus and toolbars of digital design software.

04.04 Apply design layout, color scheme.

04.05 Apply styles and borders.

n VOCABULARYLandscape ClipboardAlignment Text BoxWordArt Standard Toolbar Formatting Toolbar Letter-size Paper Portrait CellFont Menu BarHandles Title BarLandscape PasteboardHeader Scroll BarsGrayscale WashoutCrop Layout Guides

n DIRECTIONS 1. Teacher will introduce Desktop

Publishing to the class. Give all students a basic handout to identify the various parts of the window during the init ial introduction. This should take more than one class period depending on time available.

2. Teacher will take student pictures with a digital camera; transfer each to student’s computer

3. Teacher will demonstrate the use of Microsoft Picture Manager and walk students through the editing process. Explain that they must save the edited photo with a new name. Use graphic organizer for saving file.

4. Teacher will demonstrate the use of auto shapes, shadows, 3-d settings, adjusting lines; show students how to fill the shape with their picture. Allow plenty of time for students to practice these features.

5. Give handouts on name tents and walk students through the set up process; allow them time to be creative with their name plates and explain that they must be professionally created for our office atmosphere.

6. Have students do a teamwork walk around: stand and move to the left to check the name plate on the screen; offer suggestions and help their team mates with any items that need to be corrected.

Print final cards on card stock paper. Use color printer if available. Students will display these on their desks daily to simulate the office atmosphere.

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT

Tents will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Photo has been edited and placed in an autoshape

2. Name appears in word art 3. Name of company is included 4. Name of job title is included. 5. An appropriate graphic is included 6. An appropriate border is used.

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n GRADESSix - Eight

n OBJECTIVES • Navigate the Microsoft Publisher

software• Identify menu bar, and various

toolbars• Insert textboxes• Save files• Edit Digital Photos• Download fonts• Utilize Auto Shapes• Apply Borders

n MATERIALS• Computers with Microsoft Publisher• Publisher handouts• Activity• Digital Photo Editing• Font download instructions• Nameplate instructions


Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.

1.02 Describe and use current and emerging computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks



Language Arts Benchmarks:LA.7.1.6.1 The student will use new


LA 7.3.6.1 The student will analyze ways that production elements (e.g., graphics, color, motion, sound, digital technology) affect communication across the media

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 5: Creating Your Own Logo



Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.

1.02 Describe and use current and emerging computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks





LA 7.3.6.1 The student will analyze ways that production elements (e.g.,, graphics, color, motion, sound, digital technology) affect communication across the media

LA 7.6.4.1 The student will select and use appropriate available technologies (e.g., computer, digital camera) to enhance communication and achieve a purpose (e.g., video, presentations);

LA 7.6.4.2 The student will evaluate and apply digital tools (e.g., word processing, multimedia authoring, web tools, graphic organizers) to publications and presentations

Business Education:05.0 Develop and apply digital design

skills. – The student will be able to:05.01 Demonstrate ability to launch

digital design software.05.02 Create a new document

from template (e.g. newsletters, b rochures , g reet ing c ards , letterhead, and flyers).




n DIRECTIONS 1. Teacher will introduce this lesson

by showing some popular logos and see if students can identify them. (McDonalds, Nike, etc.) Then explain that they are going to do some internet research to learn about the parts of a business card and business logos. Give out the Web Search activity and review each section. Be sure to check the links ahead of time to make sure they are still active. Students will record their answers on individual notebook paper and then break into small groups to share their responses.

2. Next, the teacher will show some of the sample logos from the links on the web research document. Ask the students what specific elements that they see. Responses should be things such as: word art, interesting fonts, auto shapes, clip art, etc. Point out they have all of these tools available to them in Microsoft Publisher. They are about to become a professional logo designer.

3. Have students open Publisher and obtain a blank document (any size). DO NOT ADD A TEXT BOX. Then go through the lesson on Logo Creation (see handout) and demonstrate how to create a logo. Students will then begin to design their own logo for our business.

4. Once the logo has been designed students will be ready to move on to create the business card. I also let them create one personal business card and logo if they finish the required assignment.

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n SUBJECTS COVEREDBusiness Computers

n GRADESSix - Eight


• Research informat ion about business cards

• View examples of professionally created logos

• Utilize graphic tools in Publisher to create a logo for their business card

n MATERIALS• Computers with Internet Access

• Web Search activity

• Instructions for Creating a Logo

• Illustrations A and B

• Microsoft Publisher

n VOCABULARYLogo

word art

auto shapes

transparency

object toolbar

picture toolbar

selection tool

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plan No 6: Create Your Own Business Cards



06.0 Develop and apply digital design skills. – The student will be able to:

06.01 Demonstrate ability to launch digital design software.

06.02 Create a new document from template (e.g. newsletters, b rochures , g reet ing c ards , letterhead, and flyers).




06.06 Insert frames for text, word art and graphics.

06.07 Apply formatting to graphics and frames.

06.08 Edit text, layouts, and color schemes.

06.09 Utilize internet in compiling data.

06.10 Demonstrate the importance of utilizing spell check and saving document.

Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills:




n DIRECTIONS 1. Teacher will demonstrate how to

select a business card template.

2. Using the business card checklist, students will create their business card and add their personalized logo design for Just Jaguars Ltd.

3. When complete, print a sheet of 10 cards.

4. Complete the Publisher Review activity

5. Vocabudoodle activity

When complete, if time permits, they may design their own personal business cards.

n EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT

Business Card Checklist or Rubric

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n GRADESSix - Eight

n OBJECTIVES Students will:• Understand the purpose of a

business card

• Understand the proper elements of design

• Demonstrate the ability to create a business card using a template in Publisher

n MATERIALS• Computers with Microsoft

Publisher

• Card Stock for printing

• Business Card Checklist

• Business Card Rubric

n VOCABULARY• Logo

• Template

Materials Budget SuPPLiEr iTEM DESCriPTiON COST QuaNTiTY TOTaL COST

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Teacher’s Name __________________________________

School: _________________________________________

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Subtotal

Tax if applicable

Shipping if applicable

TOTaLBuDGETaMOuNT

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxLesson Plans Materials Budget


Any Office Supply Card Stock 10.00 1 10.00

Wal-Mart Digital Camera 60.00 1 60.00

Misc. Incentives 130.00 1 130.00

Melinda AlcoxSleepy Hill Middle School

$200.00

$200.00

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxRubric - Name Plate Creation


Criteria 10 8 6 4

required Elements

10 pts.

Graphics –

relevance

10 points

attractiveness

10 points

Grammar/Spelling

10 points

Following Classroom Guidelines

10 points

The name plate includes all required elements as well as

additional information.

All graphics are related to the topic

and make it easier to understand.

The name plate is exceptionally attractive

in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

There are no grammatical/

mechanical mistakes on the name plate.

Arrived to class on time, used class time appropriately, did not distract others, stayed

on task the whole time.

All required elements are included on the

name plate.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to

understand.

The name plate is attractive in terms of design, layout and

neatness.

There are 1-2 grammatical/


Arrived to class late, used class time appropriately, did not

distract others, stayed on task

most of the time.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the name

plate.

All graphics relate to the topic.

The name plate is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit

messy.



Arrived to class late, was a distraction to other students, and did not stay on task

most of the time.

Several required elements were

missing.

Graphics do not relate to the topic.

The name plate is distractingly messy or very poorly designed.

It is not attractive.

There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the name plate.

Arrived to class late repeatedly, was not

on task at all and was constantly distracting

other students.

Name _____________________________________________________


“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxRubric - Business Card Creation

Criteria 10 8 6 4

required Elements10 pts.

Graphics – relevance10 points

attractiveness 10 points

Grammar/Spelling10 points

Following Classroom Guidelines10 points

The business card includes all required elements as well as

additional information.

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand.

The business card is exceptionally

attractive in terms of design, layout, and

neatness.

There are no grammatical/

mechanical mistakes on the business card.

Arrived to class on time, used class

time appropriately, did not distract others,

stayed on task the whole time.

All required elements are included on the business card.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to

understand.

The business card is attractive in terms of

design, layout and neatness.



Arrived to class late,

used class time appropriately, did not distract others, stayed

on task most of the time.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the

business card.

All graphics relate to the topic.

The business card is acceptably

attractive though it may be a bit messy.



Arrived to class late, was a distraction to

other students, and did not stay on task most

of the time.

Several required elements were

missing.

Graphics do not relate

to the topic.

The business card is distractingly messy or very poorly designed.

It is not attractive.

There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the business card.

Arrived to class late repeatedly, was not

on task at all and was constantly distracting

other students.

Name _____________________________________________________

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxAdditional Information


Enter the Steps in Saving a File

Train Tracks (Steps of the Problem)

Problem:

Answer(s):



Job OpeningsDESKTOP PUBLISHING INTERN: Creative individual with desire to work with graphics; desires to learn

about business documents and their creation (brochures, flyers, greeting cards, etc.) Good proofreading skills; ability to listen & follow directions; likes to work with others; demonstrates courtesy & promptness. Is self-disciplined and desires to advance in our company.

WORD PROCESSING INTERN: Willingness to learn Microsoft Word; eager to learn different business documents. Good proofreading skills; ability to listen & follow directions; likes to work with others; demonstrates courtesy & promptness. Is self-disciplined and desires to advance in our company.

INTERNET RESEARCH INTERN: Individual who possesses good Internet research skills; understands Internet safety; willingness to learn to evaluate web sites. Ability to listen & follow directions; likes to work with others; demonstrates courtesy & promptness. Is self-disciplined and desires to advance in our company.

BUSINESS PRESENTATION INTERN: Individual who likes to be creative and prepare slide shows; Good proofreading skills; ability to listen & follow directions; likes to work with others; demonstrates courtesy & promptness. Is self-disciplined and desires to advance in our company.

BA in Business Education & English; Model Technology Teacher – Polk County; MOUS Word/ FBLA Advisor

Good computer skills; good math skills; prompt; artistic; good attendance; courteous; like to work with others; collect baseball cards; good organizational skills

Child Care:

Lawn Maintenance

Domestic Engineer

Event Organizer

302 Smith Street Lakeland, FL 33809

n/a (863)555-5555 n/a

Parent

Just Jaguars Ltd

“Just Jaguars Ltd” Melinda AlcoxAdditional Information - Types of Earnings


TYPES OF EarNiNGS

Salary

Hourly Wage

Straight Commission

Piece Rate

Hourly Wage + Commission

Salary + Commission



Preparing for the Job:Employer Expectations

• Argues with others

• Is careless about quality

• Takes pride in the job

• Asks questions

• A good time-keeper

• Dislikes being supervised

• Is concerned about quality

• Doesn’t bother about safety rules

• Is always complaining

• Concentrates on the work

• Loyal to the company

• Maintains confidentiality

• Is easily distracted

• Gets on well with others

• Is adaptable

• Reports faults

• Does not like new ideas

• Listens to instructions

• Shows initiative

• Over confidant

• Seeks work when things are slack

• Chats a lot

1. Cross out the statements that employers would not want from an employee (worker)



2. For the ones that are left, explain why each of these is important

Things employers want Why?



Preparing for Work:Responsibilities

in the workplace, it is important: Extremely important Not important important at all

- to arrive on time

- not to need to leave during the day

- to know the times of lunch breaks

- to stay until the proper finishing time

- to let people know if I’m going to be absent

- to dress appropriately

- to show initiative

- to let people know how clever I am

- to look interested and to smile

- to work well with others

- to follow instructions

- to act responsibly

- to be neat in my work

- to be polite at all times

- to be aware of my own health and safety

- to be aware of the health and safety of others

- to follow health and safety rules

- only to use equipment that I have been trained to use

- to ask questions when I’m not sure

- to treat everyone with respect

- to ask for help when I need it

- to learn as much as I can during my employment

- to work as hard as I can

Check the appropriate answer

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Publisher Review

1. The task pane is found on the right side of Microsoft Publisher. A. True B. False

2. The gray area outside of the publication edges used to hold graphics, text or other items until you are ready to place them is called the:

A. Background B. Tagboard C. Pasteboard D. Border

3. Blue lines on your page indicating the page margins are called:

A. Margin guides B. Blue margins C. ruler guides D. layout guides.

4. The blue bar at the top of the screen that tells the name of the files as well as the name of the program is called the:

A. menu bar B. title bar C. task bar D. task pane

5. The toolbar that contains the buttons for creating objects is called the _____________toolbar.

A. Standard B. Formatting C. Objects D. Imaging

6. Small, white circles at the sides and corners of an object used to enlarge or reduce the size of an object are called grabbers. A. True B. False

7. A piece of paper that is taller than it is wide is __________________orientation.

A. Portrait B. picture C. landscape D. regular

8. A temporary place inside the computer where copied objects are stored is called the:

A. basket B. clipboard C. bin D. disk

9. The process of cutting out unwanted parts of a photograph is called:

A. Resizing B. zooming C. scaling D. cropping

10. The toolbar that changes the appearance of your document is:

A. Page Toolbar B. Formatting Toolbar C. Quick Toolbar D. Standard Toolbar



Sample Payroll Check



Time Card

Fill in the missing amounts on the time card. Maximum regular hours (before overtime) is 40.

DateName

TiME CarD

Employee: Hailey Social Security No: 833-81-833

Day iN OuT iN OuT TOTaL

HOurS

Monday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 6:00 PM

Friday 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM

SaLarY TOTaL

HOurS PEr HOur SaLarY

Regular Hours $10.00

Overtime $20.00

TOTaL

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Time Card

answers

Copyright 2003 Money Instructor

TiME CarD

Employee: Hailey Social Security No: 833-81-833

Day iN OuT iN OuT TOTaL

HOurS

Monday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 8:00 PM

Wednesday 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 6:00 PM

Friday 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM

SaLarY TOTaL

HOurS PEr HOur SaLarY

Regular Hours $10.00

Overtime $20.00

TOTAL

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8

6

8

7

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9

40

11

51

$400.00

$220.00

$620.00



Business Card Final Checklist

r Individual’s Name

r Individual’s TITLE

r Business Name: Just Jaguars Ltd (Proper Names must be capitalized)

r Address: Street, Suite, City, State, Zip Code (Proper Names must be capitalized)

r Phone number and FAX number( found in agenda)

r Email address

r Tagline: “We Are All About Business”

r LOGO: Individual LOGO created that represents Just Jaguars, Ltd MUST SHOW EVIDENCE

OF CREATION – NOT JUST A PIECE OF CLIP ART

r No Misspelled Words

r At 100%, ALL text is easily readable: if not, change text size!!!!

COMMENTS:

Logo

Name

Business Name

address

Title

Tag Line



Business Card/Logo Web Search

Use Google to learn about Business Cards and Logos:

1. Search, find and record the 11 parts of a business card

2. Website: www.youthedesigner.com

Search for “History of Business Cards. Read the article. Notice the

changes in business cards over time. Summarize what you learned

in a short paragraph.

3. LOGOS: www.logobee.com

Click on “Samples”. Review the gallery of sample logos.

DEFINE: LOGO

4. Logos: www.webandprint.com.au

Review the sample logos

5. Business Cards: www.belightsoft.com

Look under “Samples” and notice the variety of business cards here.

Note the different layouts and logos that are being used. Draw and

describe a design that you really like. What is it that makes this design

stand out from the others?

6. Sketch out your idea for a unique logo for Just Jaguars Ltd.



Calculating Gross and Weekly Wages

Name: __________________________________________________________

a. SaLarY

1. Maria’s job pays her $1500 a month. What is her WEEKLY wage?

2. John grosses $27,00 a year. What is his WEEKLY wage?

B. HOurLY a regular work week is 40 hours. Overtime pay is time and one half

1. Isabel drives a truck for $8.75 an hour. If she worked 40 hours, what would her gross earnings be for one week?

2. Manual is a word processor. He makes $11.50 per hour. If he worked 52 hours in a week, what would his gross earnings be for that week?

C. STraiGHT COMMiSSiON

1. A real estate agent earns 2.4% on the sale of a house priced at $89,950. What is her take home pay on that sale?

2. A salesperson receives “step” commission on sales. It is calculated as follows:

8% on the first $1000, 12% on the next $2000, 20% on sales above $3000

Find this person’s earnings for one week if their sales were as follows:

Monday $1500, Tuesday $3000, Wednesday $970, Thursday $4563.81, Friday $2760.42

D. SaLarY PLuS COMMiSSiON

Emilio earns $150 per week plus 38% commission. He sells $1043.92 in one week; what is his gross week earning?

E. HOurLY WaGE PLuS COMMiSSiON

Emma is a sales clerk at a bicycle shop. She is paid $6.25 per hour for a 30 hour work week, plus a commission of 8% on her sales. In one week, her sales were $2319.75. What are her gross earnings for this week?

F. PiECE WOrK

Jolene gets paid 17 cents for every tree that she plants. In one week she planted 2,437 trees. How much will she earn?



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Open Publisher and select any blank document; do not insert a text box

Begin by inserting graphics and/or auto shapes that you wish to use in your Logo.

See Illustration A

Teacher: Review with students the: Picture Toolbar and the Objects Toolbar

Illustration B shows the graphics after they have been cropped and adjusted. The jag graphic has had the transparency tool used to remove the white background.

Once this is completed, use the SELECT tool to select your new graphic. On the Menu bar, go to ARRANGE and select GROUP

Your logo can now be copied and pasted as ONE graphic unit.

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answer the following questions using the above earnings statement for Caleb. a normal day is 8 hours long. 1. How much was taken for Federal Tax this pay period? __________________________________ 2. What percent of Gross Pay is State Tax? ____________________________________________ 3. What percent of Gross Pay is Social Security? _______________________________________ 4. What percent of Gross Pay is Federal Tax? __________________________________________ 5. How much was put into retirement savings this pay period? ______________________________ 6. How much did Caleb earn for overtime this pay period? _________________________________ 7. How much was taken for State Tax this pay period? ____________________________________ 8. How much did Caleb earn on an average day? ________________________________________ 9. How much was taken for social security this pay period? ________________________________ 10. How much did Caleb take home (after deductions) on an average day? _____________________

Earnings Statement

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EarNiNGS STaTEMENT

EMPLOYEE: Caleb FrOM: 5/1 TO: 5/14

EarNiNGS DEDuCTiONS

DESCriPTiON HOurS raTE aMOuNT DESCriPTiON aMOuNT

REGULAR 80 $13.00 $1,040.00 Federal Tax $227.24

OVER TIME 8 $19.50 $156.00 State Tax $83.72

Social Security $71.76

Health Insurance $59.80

401K Savings $47.84

TOTaL $1,196.00 TOTaL $490.36

THiS PEriOD YTD

GrOSS PaY $1,196.00 $10,764.00

NET PaY $705.64 $6,350.76

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1. Fed tax = $227.24

2. State tax % = 7%

3. Social Security % = 6%

4. Fed tax % = 19%

5. 401K = $47.84

6. Earned = $156.00

7. State tax = $83.72

8. Earned on average = $119.60

9. Social Security = $71.76

10. Take home after deductions = $70.56

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Getting Paid Word Problems

DateName

1. Mary was hired for $48,212.00 per year. How much does Mary receive per month?

3. Caroline earned $81.00 for 9 hours of work. How much was earned per hour?

5. Antonio was hired for $35,166.00 per year. How much does he receive per week?

7. Jay’s hourly salary is $9. If he normally works a 40 hour week, then how much is normally earned in a week?

9. Adam’s hourly salary is $7. If he normally works 9 hours, but today works for only 2 hours, then how much money will Adam make today?

2. Hector earns 72.00 in a day. If a month has 19 work days, then what is Hector’s monthly pay?

4. Katherine’s hourly salary is $14. If she works more than 40 hours a week, then Katherine gets overtime pay at 1 and 1/2 times the regular hourly rate for each hour worked over 40 hours. Last week, she worked 43 hours. What was the total pay last week?

6. Stephanie’s hourly salary is $15. If she gets to work in the morning at 8 has lunch from 12 to 1, and then works until 4, then how much did Stephanie make that day?

8. Addison’s hourly salary is $13. If she works 2 hours a day, then how much will be earned in a day?

10. Ivan earns 24.00 in a day. If a normal work week is 5 days, then what is Ivan’s weekly pay?



Answers

1. $4,017.67

2. $1,368.00

3. $9.00

4. $623.00

5. $676.27

6. $105.00

7. $360.00

8. $26.00

9. $14.00

10. $120.00



What do today’s employers expect from new employees? They need workers that show up on time, give an honest effort, and don’t always need to be told what to do. Employers want employees that treat others with respect and courtesy. Teamwork is important.

Workers need to show employers that are comfortable, competent, and confident to learn how to do the tasks at hand. These are called “soft skills” because they are needed to succeed in virtually all jobs.

“Hard skills” refer to specific skills that are used on specific jobs. For example, being able to back a semi-trailer up to a loading dock without hitting anything or anybody is a “hard skill” that is necessary to be a truck driver. Reporting to work on time, being able to take direction, and having enough initiative to be productive are “soft skills.” Notice how these skills are important to truck drivers. Employers seek these skills in everyone they hire.

Most employers prefer to hire polite people that can express themselves, and have an optimistic, friendly attitude. Soft skills complement hard skills, which are the technical requirements of a job. Employers want employees that have BOTH soft and hard skills.

Many employers, however, are more interested in “soft skills”, because they can teach “hard skills” to those that are ready and willing to learn. Its not hard to teach someone to use a computer or machine. It is very hard to teach someone to show up on time, ready to work.

Employability Skills: Do YOU Have What It Takes?

Employers like outgoing, friendly, and cooperative employees. To many employers, this is more important than any other qualification. Personal appearance is important because it helps people see us in a positive light. There is probably no easy way to teach soft skills; we start to learn them when we are very young, long before we start thinking about careers.

If may not seem fair that employers judge us on our soft skills - even worse - people often don’t talk about soft skills. If a person needs help improving their soft skills, many feel uncomfortable even bringing the subject up. We don’t want to hurt the feelings of others. We also don’t want to get into arguments.

Employers often do not say anything when there are problems with a person’s soft skills - they just take appropriate action so that they no longer have these types of problems. It doesn’t feel good to have someone tell us that we need help with our soft skills. If someone is willing to help us, however, it can be valuable to listen. If anyone ever politely suggests ways to improve our soft skills, it is probably best to listen and thank them - at least they cared enough to try and help.



Soft Skills

Let’s look at ways we can show employers that we have the necessary soft skills to get that job.

Work ethic. This is the belief that an employee needs to give an employer an honest day’s work for a paycheck. How do we show that we have a good work ethic? Show up on time, look for ways to stay busy, be willing to accept challenges, stick at a task until it is done - these are all ways to demonstrate a good work ethic.

Courtesy. Manners are how we cement our relationships with others. Being in the habit of saying “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me,” and “may I help you?” when dealing with others is the best way to demonstrate this soft skill.

Teamwork. Sharing is important - being able to share responsibilities, help others, and ask for help when needed show that we are “team players.” Even though many of us like to “stand out” by being “exceptional,” remember that employers need people to work together. Often this means that we don’t get fully noticed for everything we do, but that’s ok. Remember, most employers are not looking for “superstars.” It is how we work as a group that really counts.

Self-Discipline and Self-Confidence. Being able to manage what we do, learn from experience, ask questions, correct mistakes, and accept direction and criticism without feeling defeated, resentful, or insulted is important. Employers need people that are willing to learn.

Conformity. It’s the teamwork thing - being able to fit in with a group is important. Dressing and grooming appropriately, being mindful of our body language, the tone of our voice, and even the words we use affect how we work in a group.

Communication Skills. Have you noticed that effective communication is often the key? Being able to speak, read, and write is important. Usually, it is through language that employers expect us to learn a new job. Having the necessary hard skills does not do any good if we do not also have the soft skills to be effective communicators.



DateName

Getting Paid QUIZ

1. Aidan earns 63.00 in a day. If a normal work week is 5 days, then what is Aidan’s weekly pay?

3. Isabella was hired for $46,065.00 per year. How much does Isabella receive per month?

5. Taylor earned $120.00 for 10 hours of work. How much was earned per hour?

7. Emily’s hourly salary is $7. If Emily gets to work in the morning at 8 has lunch from 12 to 1, and then works until 2, then how much did Emily make that day?

9. Tyler was hired for $40,103.00 per year. How much does Tyler receive per week?

2. Jack’s hourly salary is $8. If Jack works 2 hours a day, then how much will be earned in a day?

4. Christopher’s hourly salary is $14. If Christopher normally works 9 hours, but today works for only 6 hours, then how much money will Christopher make today?

6. Hannah earns 63.00 in a day. If a month has 22 work days, then what is Hannah’s monthly pay?

8. Ryan’s hourly salary is $12. If Ryan normally works a 40 hour week, then how much is normally earned in a week?

10. Jennifer’s hourly salary is $8. If Jennifer works more than 40 hours a week, then Jennifer gets overtime pay at 1 and 1/2 times the regular hourly rate for each hour worked over 40 hours. Last week, Jennifer worked 47 hours. What was the total pay last week?



Answers

1. $315.00

2. $16.00

3. $3,838.75

4. $84.00

5. $12.00

6. $1,386.00

7. $35.00

8. $480.00

9. $771.21

10. $404.00

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Homework

ask an adult the following questions:

1. What are good qualities an employer expects of an employee?

2. On a job that you had, what were some specific expectations your employer had?

3. Did you have a dress code or uniform? What was it?

4. Did you use a time card/clock?

5. What were the consequences for not following the guidelines?



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