1. Project Activities 1 and 2. 
2. Activity 3...students will start getting some ideas together as to what type of business they feel would prosper in their selected country.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

We have been studying a Chapter on Market Analysis and doing related activities outside of the textbook.  Students completed a project with which they had to develop a business concept for the Lambertville area.  Once they came up with a concept for their project, they had to create a Power Point to present to their classmates...competing against each other for the best idea.  The location for this business was a factor, and it had to be a place that was available for sale or that has an existing business that may consider selling if the price was right.  The more outside research they did, the more points they would score.  The winner of the competition on the "business concept" will get a small prize as well as having us use the idea for our future study of business start up and expansion.

In the presentation, the following areas had to be included:

• Give the business a name...identify your product or service
• Survey and identify potential competitors...list the companies by name and location
• Identify who the customers would be
• Describe the benefit you would provide that sets you apart from the competition
• How would your product or service be delivered to the customers?

In our study of "market research," students are going to conduct a survey and give samples of POWER BARS during Unit Lunch.  They are working in teams/shifts to conduct their research.  They developed the questions for the survey, and, with the suggestion from our Asst. Principal, Mr. Godown, will be using SurveyMonkey to create their survey.  Once the information is collected and statistics are studied, a determination will be made as to which flavor(s) will be offered at the Eagle's Nest School Store.  Of course, even if they are going to be offered--if there is a market for this product--will be determined by their market research.

After a review on the Chapter on Market Analysis, students will take a quiz today, February 14, after which they will take a test on the Chapter on Tuesday, February 19. 

Financial Literacy

Students have been working most recently on a project called Banking Basics:  Checks and Balances.  Though the use of this instruction and related activities, students have been developing their skills and knowledge of:

• Banking Services
• How to Open an Account
• Types of Accounts
• Information included on a check
• Information included on a check stub or register
• How to write a check and fill in the check record
• How to endorse a check
• Using debit cards and ATMs
• Banking fees
• Bank Statements
• How to Reconcile a Bank Statement

The Mid-Term Exam was on the above topics.

Also included in our most recent studies is a section on Dollars and Sense.  In this section we are discussing and doing activities related to the following areas:

• Warranties--students are to bring in samples of warranties from home (at least three) as part of the project that is due this Friday.
• Unit Prices
• The Sales Receipt
• Retail Pricing
• Discounts--including a current project due on Friday...finding 20 coupons, visiting 2 supermarkets to get prices, etc.
•     Please ask students if they are working as a team with someone on the above project for which the information must be brought in on this Friday, February 15, 2008!!!!  This project, upon its completion, will be counted as a class work and test grade! 
• Sales Tax
• At-Home Shopping--including shipping and handling fees

NJ Teen PEP

Teen PEP stands for Teen Prevention Education Program.  The students in this class are trained in leadershp and sexuality issues such as pregnacy prevention, HIV/AIDS, sexual harassment, and homophobia reduction.  They attend numerous workshops and spend numerous hours learning and informing themselves about important issues. 

Students are currently completing a Unit on Fostering Respect and Valuing Diversity which includes the study of sexual harassment, bullying, and intimidation.  This study included the following areas:

• Students completed and discussed a survey on Attitude About Sexual Harassment
• Students researched the background and history of sexual harassment and reported their findings via Power Point to the group
• A discussion and class activity was conducted on Sexual Harassment versus Flirting
• The group studied and discussed the SHR Board of Education POLICY on Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
• An activity on Sexual Harassment Problem Solving will be conducted
• A brief activity on Sexual Harassment:  Things to Remember will be conducted

<o:p>In the course of our class meetings, we have also been working on skits for a presentation we will be announcing to the community on presentations for:

• Grades 7and 8, with parental permission, peer leaders in our group will be a part of a skit and will conduct activities on Understanding and Preventing HIV and other STIs.
• Peer Leaders will invite and present to members of the community (invitations will be sent out) for a Family Night.  The purpose of this event is to educate the community about NJ Teen PEP and how this program can help the school and local community.  It is entitled "Talk to Me" and its purpose is to close the gap between teens and their parents by inspiring conversation about difficult and controversial issues.