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Alternate Curriculum Elective Course: Entrepreneurship

Semester course, grades 9-12. May be repeated for credit

Course Description:

This course provides instruction to students on introductory skills needed to create and maintain a production-based microbusiness. The course content includes brainstorming strategies for a microbusiness, developing a business plan, logo, business name, inventory/cash flow/time management monitoring systems, customer service, and gathering/responding to feedback.

standards listed in orange are from: CCSESA/SEACO CURRICULUM GUIDECURRICULUM GUIDE FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES, 2005Standards will be updated upon acquisition of new SEACO Curriculum Guide (expected date: Sept.2016)

standards listed in blue are from: Career Technical Education (CTE) Framework for California Public Schools, Grades Seven Through Twelve, 2007

UNIT COURSE CONTENT

1 Orientation to Entrepreneur/Microbusiness1.1 Definition of entrepreneur/microbusiness1.2 Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs/microbusinesses1.3 Entrepreneur/microbusiness examples/ideasEnglish/Language Arts Standard 7 – Recognize common abbreviationsFPI 7.4 – Student will identify titles of peopleEnglish/Language Arts Standard 18 – Listen attentivelyFPI 18.2 – Student will attend to speaker for duration of activityEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.2 – Student will identify characteristics of a person, place, thing, location, or actionFPI 20.4 – Student will describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptorsHistory/Social Science Standard 9 – Identify the specialized work that people do to manufacture, transport and market goods and services and the contributions of those who work in the homeFPI 9.1 – Student will identify skills needed for a specific job in the home or communityFPI 9.2 – Student will determine tools or equipment needed for a specific job in the home or community

2 Developing a microbusiness idea2.1 Common microbusiness problems and ways to avoid them2.2 Brainstorming strategies

hajduCTC Entrepreneur Course Outline

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2.3 Business names and logosEnglish/Language Arts Standard 12 – Identify the structural features of popular media and use the features to obtain informationFPI 12.2 – Student will use printed material to obtain information on desired formEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.4 – Student will describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptorsFPI 20.5 – Student will share descriptive information about locations and actions

Career and Technology - Fashion and Interior Design Pathway

FID A4.0 - Students understand and apply the elements and principles of design in various aspects of the fashion industry

FID A6.0 - Students understand the characteristics, production, and maintenance of textiles and textiles products

FID A7.0 - Students understand how trends and color forecasting are used in the development of new lines

Career and Technology - Finance and Business Pathway

FB A2.0: Students understand and apply accounting principles and concepts.

FB A1.2: Examine, analyze, and categorize financial transactions.

Career and Technology - Marketing, Sales, Service Pathway

MSS B1.2: Understand the different types of business ownership and the advantages and disadvantages of owning and managing a small business.MSS B2.1: Understand the reasons a small business develops a business plan.MSS B5.0: Students understand the key economic concepts that affect small business ownership.

3 Developing a Business Plan3.1 What is a business plan?3.2 Business plan examples


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3.3 Identify a mentor/mentors3.4 Prepare your business plan. Begin inventory production.3.5 Presentation of Business Plan /Elevator Speech/Sales Pitch3.6 Gathering/Handling Feedback from others

English/Language Arts Standard 15 – Print legibly and space letters, words, and sentences appropriatelyFPI 15.3 – Student will use appropriate letter size in the documentFPI 15.4 – Student will produce 2- to 3-word phrase (address, directions, need or want)English/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 17 – Understand and follow one- and two-step oral directionsFPI 17.2 – Student will follow simple directionsFPI 17.3 – Student will perform action to comply with 1- or 2-step directionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 19 – Share information and ideas, speaking audibly in complete, coherent sentencesFPI 19.2 – Student will communicate choice using gesture, action, voice output device, or vocalizationFPI 19.3 – Student will communicate information using single word (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.4 – Student will communicate information using 2- to 3- word phrase (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.5 – Student will communicate information using a complete sentence using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.4 – Student will describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptorsHistory/Social Science Standard 1 – Understand the elements of fair play and good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others, and respect for rules by which we live, including the meaning of the "Golden Rule"FPI 1.3a – Student will use socially appropriate languageFPI 1.4b – Student will accept criticism without emotional outburstFPI 1.9b - Student will remain on topic in conversationsFPI 1.2c – Student will express feelings in an appropriate mannerFPI 1.8c – Student will act upon helpful criticism presented by authorityHistory/Social Science Standard 7 – Understand the concept of exchange and the use of money to purchase goods and servicesFPI 7.13 – Student will make simple budgetHistory/Social Science Standard 9 – Identify the specialized work that people do to manufacture, transport and market goods and services and the contributions of those who work in the home


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FPI 9.2 – Student will determine tools or equipment needed for a specific job in the home or communityHealth Skill 2- Develop and use effective communication skillsFPI 2.3 – Student will initiate communication with anotherFPI 2.6 – Student will display appropriate expressions in response to situationFPI 2.7 – Student will use appropriate voice volumeFPI 2.8 – Student will use appropriate social conventionsFPI 2.9 – Student will participate in conversationsFPI 2.10 – Student will use actions of others as a social cueHealth Skill 3 – Identify and share feelings in appropriate waysFPI 3.6 – Student will express feelings in socially appropriate manner










4 Microbusiness set-up4.1 Create a business name


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4.2 Develop a logo4.3 Continue practicing and modifying "Elevator speech"English/Language Arts Standard 12 – Identify the structural features of popular media and use the features to obtain informationFPI 12.2 – Student will use printed material to obtain information on desired formFPI 12.3 – Student will use computer search engine to locate desired informationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 13 – Locate information by using a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documentsFPI 13.1 – Student will identify commons signs and labelsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 17 – Understand and follow one- and two-step oral directionsFPI 17.3 – Student will perform action to comply with 1- or 2-step directionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 18 – Listen attentivelyFPI 18.2 – Student will attend to speaker for duration of activityEnglish/Language Arts Standard 19 – Share information and ideas, speaking audibly in complete, coherent sentencesFPI 19.3 – Student will communicate information using single word (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)

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Record Keeping5.1 Set up an Inventory monitoring system with or without computer spreadsheet5.2 Set up a Cash Flow monitoring system with or without computer spreadsheet5.3 Set up a Time Management monitoring system with or without computer spreadsheetEnglish/Language Arts Standard 3 – Understand that printed materials provide informationFPI 3.4 – Student will use printed materials to provide/obtain informationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.2 – Student will use an input device for cause and effectFPI 16.4 – Student will utilize keyboard/device to access softwareFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsMathematics Standard 3 – Use concrete objects to determine the answers to addition and subtraction problems (for two numbers that are each less than 10)FPI 3.1 – Student will identify quantity of objectsFPI 3.2 – Student will perform addition facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.3 – Student will perform subtraction facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.4 – Student will perform basic addition and/or subtraction using a


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calculator for functional activitiesMathematics Standard 4 – Compare two or more sets of objects (up to 10 objects in each group) and identify which set is equal to, more than, or less than the otherFPI 4.6 – Student will determine enough/not enough/too many to match to a specified numberMathematics Standard 8 – Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbols for moneyFPI 8.4 – Student will write dollar amount using correct decimal notation and dollar symbolMathematics Standard 9 – Identify, sort, and classify objects by attribute, and identify objects that do not belong to a particular groupFPI 9.1 – Student will match colorsFPI 9.2 – Student will match shapesFPI 9.3 – Student will match sizesFPI 9.4 – Student will sort items by single attributeMathematics Standard 11 – Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of time and the tools that measure timeFPI 11.3 – C- Student will identify activity which comes next on a given schedule systemFPI 11.4 – C – Student will sequence daily activitiesFPI 11.8 – C – Student will match activity to time of dayMathematics Standard 13 – Tell time to the nearest half hour and relate time to eventsFPI 13.3 – Student will indicate time to the ½ hourFPI 13.4 – Student will indicate time using before and after as related to a daily routine activityFPI 13.5 – Student will indicate time to the quarter hourFPI 13.6 – Student will arrive at a specified timeMathematics Standard 14 – Name the days of the weekFPI 14.7 – Student will follow scheduled events on a weekly calendarHistory/Social Science 15/16 – Put events in temporal order using a calendar, placing days, weeks, and months in proper orderFPI 15/16.5 – Student will plan daily activities using lists/schedulesFPI 15/16.10 – Student will describe events of past/future experience in logical, sequential orderFPI 15/16.11 – Student will complete a simple timeline or storyboard about events

6 Working With Customers6.1 Customer Service dos and don'ts6.2 Handling Customer requests/complaints6.3 Advertising/MarketingEnglish/Language Arts Standard 3 – Understand that printed materials provide information


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FPI 3.4 – Student will use printed materials to provide/obtain informationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 17 – Understand and follow one- and two-step oral directionsFPI 17.1 – Student will orient in direction of speakerFPI 17.2 – Student will follow simple directionsFPI 17.3 – Student will perform action to comply with 1- or 2-step directionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 18 – Listen attentivelyFPI 18.1 – Student will respond to voice by stopping activity or going to source of soundFPI 18.2 – Student will attend to speaker for duration of activityEnglish/Language Arts Standard 19 – Share information and ideas, speaking audibly in complete, coherent sentencesFPI 19.3 – Student will communicate information using single word (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.4 – Student will communicate information using 2- to 3- word phrase (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.5 – Student will communicate information using a complete sentence using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.2 – Student will identify characteristics of a person, place, thing, location, or actionFPI 20.5 – Student will share descriptive information about locations and actionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 21 – Stay on topic when speakingFPI 21.1 – Student will attend and respond to speakerFPI 21.2 – Student will interact with person or group regarding specific topicFPI 21.3 – Student will participate in communicative dialogue with person or group on specific topicEnglish/Language Arts Standard 22 - Ask questions for clarification and understandingFPI 22.1 – Student will obtain help using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsFPI 22.2 – Student will ask simple questions using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizationsFPI 22.3 – Student will ask "Wh" questions for clarification using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 23 – Recount experiences in a logical sequenceFPI 23.1 – Student will sequence events by responding to cues (environmental or directions)FPI 23.2 – Student will identify next event in a sequenceFPI 23.3 – Student will respond to question about events or experiencesEnglish/Language Arts Standard 24 – Apply appropriate interviewing


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techniquesFPI 24.1 – Student will interact with another person (e.g., proximity, tone, volume, clarify, etc.FPI 24.2 – Student will discriminate when to ask and when to reciprocate (e.g., take turns while communicating)FPI 24.3 – Student will maintain topic in conversation appropriate for situationHistory/Social Science Standard 1 – Understand the elements of fair play and good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others, and respect for rules by which we live, including the meaning of the "Golden Rule"FPI 1.1a – Student will control physical responses when angeredFPI 1.2a – Student will initiate and respond to greetings and farewellsFPI 1.3a – Student will use socially appropriate languageFPI 1.4a – Student will apologize for intentional/unintentional behaviorFPI 1.4b – Student will accept criticism without emotional outburstFPI 1.6b – Student will maintain appropriate social distance when speaking to anotherFPI 1.7b – Student will remain quiet when others are talkingFPI 1.8b – Student will pause to allow others to speakFPI 1.9b - Student will remain on topic in conversationsFPI 1.2c – Student will express feelings in an appropriate mannerFPI 1.4c – Student will politely interruptFPI 1.5c – Student will wait to be acknowledged verbally or by gesture before speakingFPI 1.6c – Student will speak using appropriate volume in different situationsFPI 1.7c – Student will adjust behavior to fit rules and routines of different situationsFPI 1.8c – Student will act upon helpful criticism presented by authorityFPI 1.9c – Student will express or demonstrate thought, actions, concern, or sympathy for others









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7 Business Plan Implementation7.1 Gather materials/equipment for microbusiness7.2 Plan inventory/customer base7.3 Price items7.4 Set up sales location and display of items7.5 Determine how money will be handled - cash box, cash register, etc., giving change to customersEnglish/Language Arts Standard 3 – Understand that printed materials provide informationFPI 3.3 – Student will follow a list/schedule of activitiesEnglish/Language Arts Standard 12 – Identify the structural features of popular media and use the features to obtain informationFPI 12.3 – Student will use computer search engine to locate desired informationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.4 – Student will describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptorsFPI 20.5 – Student will share descriptive information about locations and actionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 21 – Stay on topic when speakingFPI 21.3 – Student will participate in communicative dialogue with person or group on specific topicEnglish/Language Arts Standard 22 - Ask questions for clarification and understandingFPI 22.1 – Student will obtain help using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsFPI 22.2 – Student will ask simple questions using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizationsFPI 22.3 – Student will ask "Wh" questions for clarification using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsMathematics Standard 3 – Use concrete objects to determine the answers to addition and subtraction problems (for two numbers that are each less than 10)FPI 3.1 – Student will identify quantity of objectsFPI 3.2 – Student will perform addition facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.3 – Student will perform subtraction facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.4 – Student will perform basic addition and/or subtraction using a calculator for functional activitiesMathematics Standard 4 – Compare two or more sets of objects (up to 10 objects in each group) and identify which set is equal to, more than, or less than the otherFPI 4.6 – Student will determine enough/not enough/too many to match to a specified numberMathematics Standard 8 – Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar


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and cent symbols for moneyFPI 8.4 – Student will write dollar amount using correct decimal notation and dollar symbolMathematics Standard 9 – Identify, sort, and classify objects by attribute, and identify objects that do not belong to a particular groupFPI 9.1 – Student will match colorsFPI 9.2 – Student will match shapesFPI 9.3 – Student will match sizesFPI 9.4 – Student will sort items by single attributeHistory/Social Science Standard 3 – Discuss the importance of public virtue and the role of citizens, including how to participate in a classroom, in the community, and in civic lifeFPI 3.1 – Student will carry out requestsFPI 3.2 – Student will complete assigned tasksFPI 3.3 – Student will gather needed materials for taskHistory/Social Science Standard 7 – Understand the concept of exchange and the use of money to purchase goods and servicesFPI 7.3 – Student will carry money securelyFPI 7.12 – Students will compare prices in order to make purchase decisionsFPI 7.13 – Student will make simple budgetPhysical Education Skill 1 – Learn to use equipment safely and responsiblyFPI 1.1 – Student will wear necessary safety equipmentFPI 1.3 – Student will request appropriate safety equipment for activityFPI 1.4 – Student will follow directions and instructions when using equipmentPhysical Education Skill 9 – Manipulate objects with accuracy and speedFPI 9.1 – Student will tolerate contact with an object/textureFPI 9.2 – Student will maintain contact with objectFPI 9.3 – Student will maintain grasp on objectFPI 9.4 – Student will maintain grasp/contact and move objectFPI 9.5 – Student will manipulate object in a variety of ways








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8 Business Plan Maintenance8.1 Maintain Inventory monitoring system8.2 Maintain Cash Flow monitoring system8.3 Maintain Time Management monitoring systemEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.4 – Student will utilize keyboard/device to access softwareFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsMathematics Standard 3 – Use concrete objects to determine the answers to addition and subtraction problems (for two numbers that are each less than 10)FPI 3.1 – Student will identify quantity of objectsFPI 3.2 – Student will perform addition facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.3 – Student will perform subtraction facts with concrete objectsFPI 3.4 – Student will perform basic addition and/or subtraction using a calculator for functional activitiesMathematics Standard 4 – Compare two or more sets of objects (up to 10 objects in each group) and identify which set is equal to, more than, or less than the otherFPI 4.6 – Student will determine enough/not enough/too many to match to a specified numberMathematics Standard 8 – Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbols for moneyFPI 8.4 – Student will write dollar amount using correct decimal notation and dollar symbolMathematics Standard 9 – Identify, sort, and classify objects by attribute, and identify objects that do not belong to a particular groupFPI 9.1 – Student will match colorsFPI 9.2 – Student will match shapesFPI 9.3 – Student will match sizesFPI 9.4 – Student will sort items by single attributeMathematics Standard 11 – Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of time and the tools that measure timeFPI 11.3 – C- Student will identify activity which comes next on a given schedule systemFPI 11.4 – C – Student will sequence daily activitiesFPI 11.8 – C – Student will match activity to time of dayMathematics Standard 13 – Tell time to the nearest half hour and relate time to eventsFPI 13.3 – Student will indicate time to the ½ hourFPI 13.4 – Student will indicate time using before and after as related to a daily routine activityFPI 13.5 – Student will indicate time to the quarter hourFPI 13.6 – Student will arrive at a specified time


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Mathematics Standard 14 – Name the days of the weekFPI 14.7 – Student will follow scheduled events on a weekly calendar

9 Business Plan Modification9.1 Based on feedback from customers, mentors, and others, modify Business Plan as needed9.2 Based on an analysis of the Inventory, Cash Flow, and Time Management systems, modify Business Plan as neededEnglish/Language Arts Standard 3 – Understand that printed materials provide informationFPI 3.4 – Student will use printed materials to provide/obtain informationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.4 – Student will utilize keyboard/device to access softwareFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 21 – Stay on topic when speakingFPI 21.1 – Student will attend and respond to speakerFPI 21.2 – Student will interact with person or group regarding specific topicFPI 21.3 – Student will participate in communicative dialogue with person or group on specific topicEnglish/Language Arts Standard 22 - Ask questions for clarification and understandingFPI 22.2 – Student will ask simple questions using gestures, actions, voice output device or vocalizationsFPI 22.3 – Student will ask "Wh" questions for clarification using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 23 – Recount experiences in a logical sequenceFPI 23.3 – Student will respond to question about events or experiencesFPI 23.4 – Student will recount events of past experiences in logical, sequential orderHistory/Social Science Standard 1 – Understand the elements of fair play and good sportsmanship, respect for the rights and opinions of others, and respect for rules by which we live, including the meaning of the "Golden Rule"FPI 1.4b – Student will accept criticism without emotional outburstFPI 1.8c – Student will act upon helpful criticism presented by authority




FID A7.0 - Students understand how trends and color forecasting are used in


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the development of new lines




10 Portfolio to include: Business Plan Inventory records Cash flow records Time Management records Customer Reviews Personal Reflection

(ex. If I gave my microbusiness a letter grade, I would give it a ____ because _____ ; Things that went well; Problems I encountered)

Final PresentationEnglish/Language Arts Standard 16 – Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminologyFPI 16.4 – Student will utilize keyboard/device to access softwareFPI 16.5 – Student will utilize keyboard/device for writing functionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 19 – Share information and ideas, speaking audibly in complete, coherent sentencesFPI 19.3 – Student will communicate information using single word (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.4 – Student will communicate information using 2- to 3- word phrase (e.g. gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizations)FPI 19.5 – Student will communicate information using a complete sentence using gestures, actions, voice output device, or vocalizationsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 20 – Describe people, places, things, locations, and actionsFPI 20.1 – Student will identify differences in objects (e.g., size, color, shape)FPI 20.2 – Student will identify characteristics of a person, place, thing, location, or actionFPI 20.3 – Student will describe object by size and/or colorFPI 20.4 – Student will describe a person, place or thing using two or more descriptorsFPI 20.5 – Student will share descriptive information about locations and actionsEnglish/Language Arts Standard 23 – Recount experiences in a logical sequenceFPI 23.1 – Student will sequence events by responding to cues (environmental or directions)FPI 23.2 – Student will identify next event in a sequenceFPI 23.3 – Student will respond to question about events or experiences


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FPI 23.4 – Student will recount events of past experiences in logical, sequential orderMathematics Standard 3 – Use concrete objects to determine the answers to addition and subtraction problems (for two numbers that are each less than 10)FPI 3.4 – Student will perform basic addition and/or subtraction using a calculator for functional activitiesMathematics Standard 4 – Compare two or more sets of objects (up to 10 objects in each group) and identify which set is equal to, more than, or less than the otherFPI 4.6 – Student will determine enough/not enough/too many to match to a specified numberMathematics Standard 8 – Know and use the decimal notation and the dollar and cent symbols for moneyFPI 8.4 – Student will write dollar amount using correct decimal notation and dollar symbol











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