ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: Entrepreneurship
GRADE LEVEL: 9
CREATION DATE: September, 2004
Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students will critically read, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety
of business related articles in an effort to establish lifetime reading habits and to enhance awareness of current
Approx. Time Allotment:
business affairs.
PA Standards: 1.1.11, 1.2.11, 1.3.11
Aligned Materials/
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Instructional Strategies
Resources/Technology
 Students will read
 Business professional interviews  Microsoft Office
 Note taking/Lecture
independently.
Applications: Word,
 Microsoft Word Assignments
 Independent research/Circulate and
Excel,
Access,
 Students will explain the
monitor
 PowerPoint Assignments
PowerPoint
key points of the reading to  Oral reports on business related
 Group activity/Assign group members,

Wall
Street
Journal
another student or in
outline responsibilities of each
articles

Business
Related
writing.
member, circulate and monitor
 Assessments: Quizzes, tests,
Periodicals
progress
 Locate various texts, media,
Case study analysis, oral reports
 Business Section of Daily
and traditional resources for  Constructed response format
 Computer lab assignments/LCD
Newspaper
assigned and independent
projector instruction, Circulate and
(partial

Primary Source Document
projects (including S4R and
monitor
credit awarded)
 Text book and worksheets  Summary, Reflect , Predict
article summaries.
 Fill in blank, short answer
 Analyze the structure of
 Cooperative learning
 Product assessments (score the
informational materials
 Think/pair/share, triads, jigsaw, formal
end product)
 Use knowledge of
cooperative groups. (DOL 2-3)
 Essays, business documents,
vocabulary words from

Higher level thinking and questioning
 Portfolios, projects
departmental lists and/or
 Graphic organizers/outline, charts
 Process assessments (score the
individualized reading lists
end product)
to recognize and decipher
 Oral questioning, interview,
new words in their context
think aloud, student watching,
and to use them correctly in
paraphrasing, guided practice,
speaking and writing
self-assessment checklist of
 Identify, evaluate, and
process assessments
synthesize the essential
ideas in the text and
business publications.
Entrepreneurship
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students will critically read, analyze, interpret and evaluate a
variety of business related articles in an effort to establish lifetime reading habits and to enhance awareness of
current business affairs.
PA Standards: 1.1.11, 1.2.11, 1.3.11
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
General adaptations for all themes
may include but are not limited to:
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Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and
assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation
ADH requirements
Enrichment Strategies
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Remediation Strategies
May include, but are not limited to:
May include, but are not
limited to:

Students will create format,
instructional, and sample
portfolios.
Those activities/
adaptations listed in the
student’s IEP.
Enrichment activities and
assignments that
accompany texts and other
resources.
Independent study
assignments such as
supplementary articles,
projects, or research.
Additional original and
creative projects agreed
upon by both instructor and
student.
Work individually or with
a partner to complete a
virtual business exercise
on-line.
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Entrepreneurship
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Re-teach material; re-testing; peer
tutoring; individual assistance by
teacher; cooperative group
work;games reinforcing learned
materials; computer use to reinforce
skills; fact sheets; vocabulary review;
modify tests in small segments; use
additional illustrations, pictures, and
other visual cues; breakdown tasks into
smaller units; relate classroom to real
life situations; use flash cards, hand-on
activities, and manipulatives; extended
time for classwork and assessments.
Extensions (time and material) to
assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional after school help
Basic computer instruction
Return graded examinations. Give
students a chance to improve grade by
correcting mistakes for ½ credit.
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
 Language Arts - reading
comprehension and written
communication skills
development
 Math, business math
applications
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
PA Standards: 1.6.11A
Benchmark/Skills
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Students will demonstrate notetaking skills based on lectures,
text book assignments and
multi-media viewing.
Students will identify
advantages and disadvantages
of being an Entrepreneur.
Evaluate the economic
reasoning behind
entrepreneurial decision
making.
Analyze the opportunity cost of
decisions by individuals,
businesses, communities and
nations.
Evaluate the allocation of
resources used to produce
goods and services.
Identify the advantages of
being an entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship
Assessment
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Business professional
interviews
Profile a business
Operate a business at school
Spreadsheet assignments
(Excel)
Microsoft Word Assignments
PowerPoint Assignments
Microsoft Access Assignments
Assessments: Quizzes, tests,
Case study analysis, oral
reports
Constructed response format
(partial credit awarded)
Fill in blank, short answer
Essays, business documents,
Portfolios, projects
Oral questioning, interview,
think aloud, student watching,
paraphrasing, guided practice,
self-assessment checklist of
process assessments
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Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Microsoft Office Applications:
Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint
Business Professionals
(Interviews, Personal Site
Visits, etc.)
Guest Speakers
Overhead Projector Slides
Multi-media CDs
Approx. Time Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
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Note taking/Lecture
Independent research/Circulate
and monitor
Group activity/Assign group
members, outline responsibilities
of each member, circulate and
monitor progress
Computer lab assignments/LCD
projector instruction, Circulate
and monitor
Summary, Reflect , Predict
KWL Charts (Know, What,
Learn)
Cooperative learning
Think/pair/share, triads, jigsaw,
formal cooperative groups. (DOL
2-3)
Higher level thinking and
questioning
Application, problem solving,
decision making, experimental
inquiry, synthesis/invention,
analysis, abstracting, evaluation.
(DOL 3-4)
Lecture, discussion/debate,
worksheet/quiz, demonstration,
journal writing, technology,
brainstorming, creating. (DOL 2)
Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
PA Standards: 1.6.11A
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
General adaptations for all themes
may include but are not limited to:









Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and
assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation
ADH requirements
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
May include, but are not limited May include, but are not limited to:
to:







Students will create a
format, instructional, and
sample portfolio.
Those activities/ adaptations
listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and
assignments that accompany
texts and other resources
Independent study
assignments such as
supplementary articles,
projects, or research
Additional original and
creative projects agreed
upon by both instructor and
student
Work individually or with a
partner to complete a virtual
business exercise on-line.
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
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
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Entrepreneurship
Approx. Time Allotment:
Page 4
Re-teach material; re-testing; peer
tutoring; individual assistance by
teacher; cooperative group
work;games reinforcing learned
materials; computer use to reinforce
skills; fact sheets; vocabulary review;
modify tests in small segments; use
additional illustrations, pictures, and
other visual cues; breakdown tasks into
smaller units; relate classroom to real
life situations; use flash cards, hand-on
activities, and manipulatives; extended
time for classwork and assessments.
Extensions (time and material) to
assignments
Written self-evaluation and assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional after school help
Basic computer instruction
Return graded examinations. Give
students a chance to improve grade by
correcting mistakes for ½ credit.
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Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
 Foreign Language
 Social Studies/Global
Economy
 Language Arts - reading
comprehension and written
communication skills
development
 Math, business math
applications
Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Role of the Entrepreneur in Business
PA Standards: 1.6.11A, 2.211A, 2.411E, 2.511A, 2.511D
Benchmark/Skills
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Identify the three main types of
business organizations: sole
proprietorship, partnership, and
corporation.
Develop financial record
keeping ability.
Understand Risk Management
(Insurance) and the
ramifications for business
owners.
Demonstrate an understanding
of credit and the role of
financial institutions and the
Federal Government.
Develop a marketing plan for an
entrepreneurial venture.
Understand ethical
considerations.
Assessment
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Create a business plan
Spreadsheet assignments
(Excel)
Microsoft Word Assignments
PowerPoint Assignments
Microsoft Access Assignments
Assessments: Quizzes, tests,
Case study analysis, oral
reports
Fill in blank, short answer
Essays, business documents,
Portfolios, projects
Oral questioning, interview,
think aloud, student watching,
paraphrasing, guided practice,
self-assessment checklist of
process assessments





Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Microsoft Office Applications:
Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint
Business Professionals
(Interviews, Personal Site
Visits, etc.)
Guest Speakers
Video clips, Documentaries,
TV News Magazine segments
(e.g. 60 Minutes, 20-20)
Overhead Projector Slides
Multi-media CDs
Approx. Time Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
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Entrepreneurship
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Note taking/Lecture
Independent research/Circulate
and monitor
Group activity/Assign group
members, outline responsibilities
of each member, circulate and
monitor progress
Computer lab assignments/LCD
projector instruction, Circulate
and monitor
Cooperative learning
Higher level thinking and
questioning
Application, problem solving,
decision making, experimental
inquiry, synthesis/invention,
analysis, abstracting, evaluation.
(DOL 3-4)
Lecture, discussion/debate,
worksheet/quiz, demonstration,
journal writing, technology,
brainstorming, creating. (DOL 2)
Graphic organizers/outline, charts
Board Approved: January, 2005
Entrepreneurship
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Role of the Entrepreneur in Business
PA Standards: 1.6.11A, 2.211A, 2.411E, 2.511A, 2.511D
Adaptations/Inclusion
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
Techniques
General adaptations for all themes
May include, but are not limited
May include, but are not limited to:
may include but are not limited to:
to:










Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Extended test time
Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and
assessment
Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation
ADH requirements






Students will create a format,
instructional, and sample
portfolio.
Those activities/ adaptations
listed in the student’s IEP
Enrichment activities and
assignments that accompany
texts and other resources
Independent study assignments
such as supplementary articles,
projects, or research
Additional original and
creative projects agreed upon
by both instructor and student
Work individually or with a
partner to complete a virtual
business exercise on-line.











Entrepreneurship
Page 7
Re-teach material; re-testing; peer
tutoring; individual assistance by
teacher; cooperative group
work;games reinforcing learned
materials; computer use to reinforce
skills; fact sheets; vocabulary
review; modify tests in small
segments; use additional
illustrations, pictures, and other
visual cues; breakdown tasks into
smaller units; relate classroom to
real life situations; use flash cards,
hand-on activities, and
manipulatives; extended time for
classwork and assessments.
Extensions (time and material) to
assignments
Written self-evaluation and
assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and
assessment
Additional after school help
Basic computer instruction
Return graded examinations. Give
students a chance to improve grade
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
 Foreign Language
 Social Studies/Global
Economy
 Language Arts - reading
comprehension and written
communication skills
development
 Math, business math
applications
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Role of the Entrepreneur in Business
PA Standards: 1.6.11A, 2.211A, 2.411E, 2.511A, 2.511D
Adaptations/Inclusion
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
Techniques
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
by correcting mistakes for ½ credit.
Entrepreneurship
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Career Development
PA Standards: 1.1.11A,D,E,F; 1.2.11A,B; 1.4.11B; 1.5.11A,C,D,F; 1.6.11A;1.7.11B; 1.8.11A,B
Aligned Materials/
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Resources/Technology
 Evaluate an individual career plan  Spreadsheet assignments
 Microsoft Office Applications:
using decision-making skills.
(Excel)
Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint
 Know and apply established
 Microsoft Word
criteria to the development of
Assignments
 Business Professionals
career acquisition documents:
(Interviews, Personal Site
 PowerPoint Assignments
Visits, etc.)
 Job application
 Microsoft Access
 Guest Speakers
Assignments
 Letter of introduction
 Video clips, Documentaries,
 Letter of reference
 Oral reports on business
TV News Magazine segments
related
 Resumé
(e.g. 60 Minutes, 20-20)
articles
 Follow-up/Thank you letter
 SAP Software/Job Interview  Overhead Projector Slides
 Analyze the impact of change on
simulation
 Multi-media CDs
the evolving world economy and
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Assessments:
Quizzes,
tests,
the job market.
Case
 Interpret statistics and documents
study analysis, oral reports
detailing work force trends.
 Constructed response format
 Develop an understanding of
(partial credit awarded)
individual traits and capabilities
 Essays, business documents
relating to career choices.
 Portfolios, projects
 Process assessment (assess
as it is
occuring)
 Oral questioning, interview,
think aloud, student
watching, paraphrasing,
guided practice, selfassessment checklist of
process assessments
Entrepreneurship
Page 9
Approx. Time Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
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Note taking/Lecture
Independent research/Circulate
and monitor
Group activity/Assign group
members, outline
responsibilities of each
member, circulate and monitor
progress
Computer lab
assignments/LCD projector
instruction, Circulate and
monitor
Summary, Reflect , Predict
Cooperative learning
Higher level thinking and
questioning
Application, problem solving,
decision making, experimental
inquiry, synthesis/invention,
analysis, abstracting,
evaluation. (DOL 3-4)
Lecture, discussion/debate,
worksheet/quiz, demonstration,
journal writing, technology,
brainstorming, creating. (DOL
2)
Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Career Development
PA Standards: 1.1.11A,D,E,F; 1.2.11A,B; 1.4.11B; 1.5.11A,C,D,F; 1.6.11A;1.7.11B; 1.8.11A,B
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
General adaptations for all themes may
include but are not limited to:









Enrichment Strategies
May include, but are not
limited to:
Those adaptations listed in the

students’ IEP
Extended test time

Modified tests/assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and assessment

Visual & auditory aids
Aide in the classroom
Wheelchair accommodation
ADH requirements



Remediation Strategies
May include, but are not limited to:

Students will create a
format, instructional,
and sample portfolio.
Those activities/
adaptations listed in the
student’s IEP
Enrichment activities
and assignments that
accompany texts and
other resources
Independent study
assignments such as
supplementary articles,
projects, or research
Additional original and
creative projects agreed
upon by both instructor
and student
Work individually or
with a partner to
complete a virtual
business exercise online.
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






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Entrepreneurship
Page 10
Re-teach material; re-testing; peer
tutoring; individual assistance by
teacher; cooperative group
work;games reinforcing learned
materials; computer use to reinforce
skills; fact sheets; vocabulary
review; modify tests in small
segments; use additional
illustrations, pictures, and other
visual cues; breakdown tasks into
smaller units; relate classroom to
real life situations; use flash cards,
hand-on activities, and
manipulatives; extended time for
classwork and assessments.
Extensions (time and material) to
assignments
Written self-evaluation and
assessment
Frequent progress checks/ reports
Student-Teacher conferences
Those adaptations listed in the
students’ IEP
Modified tests/ assignments
Preferential seating
Alternate assignments and
assessment
Additional after school help
Basic computer instruction
Return graded examinations. Give
students a chance to improve grade
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
 Foreign Language
 Social Studies/Global Economy
 Language Arts - reading
comprehension and written
communication skills
development
 Math, business math
applications
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Career Development
PA Standards: 1.1.11A,D,E,F; 1.2.11A,B; 1.4.11B; 1.5.11A,C,D,F; 1.6.11A;1.7.11B; 1.8.11A,B
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
by correcting mistakes for ½ credit.
Entrepreneurship
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Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: E. Information Management
PA Standards: 1.1.11, 3.7.10, 3.8.12
Benchmark/Skills
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Demonstrate research skills.
Analyze data and make business
decisions based on this analysis.
Perform cost/benefit analysis.
Understand copyright and patent
considerations.
Identify the five components of
information management.
Evaluate a website
Know basic Email etiquette
Assessment
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Entrepreneurship
Approx. Time Allotment:
Spreadsheet assignments
(Excel)
Microsoft Word
Assignments
PowerPoint Assignments
Microsoft Access
Assignments
SAP Software/Job Interview
simulation
Assessments: Quizzes, tests,
Case study analysis, oral
reports
Fill in blank, short answer
Essays, business documents
Research papers, Portfolios,
Projects
Oral questioning, interview,
think aloud, student
watching, paraphrasing,
guided practice, selfassessment checklist of
process assessments
Page 12
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Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Microsoft Office Applications:
Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint
SAP software
Instructional Strategies
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Note taking/Lecture
Independent research/Circulate
and monitor
Group activity/Assign group
members, outline
responsibilities of each
member, circulate and monitor
progress
Computer lab
assignments/LCD projector
instruction, Circulate and
monitor
Summary, Reflect , Predict
KWL Charts (Know, What,
Learn)
Cooperative learning
Higher level thinking and
questioning
Lecture, discussion/debate,
worksheet/quiz, demonstration,
journal writing, technology,
brainstorming, creating.
(DOL 2)
Board Approved: January, 2005
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: E. Information Management
Approx. Time Allotment:
PA Standards: 1.1.11, 3.7.10, 3.8.12
Adaptations/Inclusion
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
Techniques
Connection
General adaptations for all themes May include, but are not limited May include, but are not limited to:
 Foreign Language
may include but are not limited
to:
 Social Studies/Global
 Re-teach material; re-testing; peer
to:
Economy
tutoring; individual assistance by
 Students will create a format,
 Language Arts - reading
teacher; cooperative group work;games
instructional, and sample
 Those adaptations listed in the
comprehension and written
reinforcing learned materials; computer
students’ IEP
portfolio.
communication skills
use to reinforce skills; fact sheets;
 Extended test time
 Those activities/ adaptations
development
vocabulary review; modify tests in small
listed in the student’s IEP
 Modified tests/assignments

Math, business math
segments; use additional illustrations,
 Enrichment activities and
applications
 Preferential seating
pictures, and other visual cues;
assignments that accompany
 Alternate assignments and
breakdown tasks into smaller units;
texts and other resources
relate classroom to real life situations;
assessment
use flash cards, hand-on activities, and

Independent
study
 Visual & auditory aids
manipulatives; extended time for
assignments such as
 Aide in the classroom
classwork and assessments.
supplementary articles,
 Wheelchair accommodation

Extensions (time and material) to
projects, or research
 ADH requirements
assignments
 Additional original and
 Written self-evaluation and assessment
creative projects agreed upon
 Frequent progress checks/ reports
by both instructor and
 Student-Teacher conferences
student
 Those adaptations listed in the students’
 Work individually or with a
IEP
partner to complete a virtual  Modified tests/ assignments
business exercise on-line.
 Preferential seating




Entrepreneurship
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Alternate assignments and assessment
Additional after school help
Basic computer instruction
Return graded examinations. Give
students a chance to improve grade by
correcting mistakes for ½ credit.
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Board Approved: January, 2005