INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
DAILY SCHEDULE
AUGUST 15
CTC Form
Classroom Management Plan
AUGUST 19
Business v. International Business
Research Home Countries
AUGUST 21
History of Intl Business Timeline
Global Dependence
Reading/Writing pg. 9
AUGUST 25
JOURNAL:  List and describe at least one local business that has been affected by International Business.
Impact of Intl Business Discussion
Ethics
Ethical Issue Partner Activity
AUGUST 27
JOURNAL:  What are some characterisitics of American culture?
Ch. 1 Quiz
Ethical Partner Activity
AUGUST 29
JOURNAL:  Define ethnocentrism
Elements of Culture
Folkway & More Research Activity
SEPT 3
JOURNAL:  Finish Power Point
Value Dimensions
University Promotion Activity
Flyer Example
SEPT 5
JOURNAL:  What do you think is meant by the term social institution? What are some American social institutions?
Culture Connections Video
Social Institutions & Overcoming cultural shock discussion
SEPT 9
JOURNAL:  List a few examples of stereotyping that you see on television. How does this display make you feel?
Stereotyping Lesson
SEPT 11
JOURNAL:  Study for your quiz
Ch. 2 Quiz
Communication & Language
SEPT 15
JOURNAL:  Imagine you met someone who only spoke a different language than yours (maybe you have), how did/would you communicate?
Business Phrase Activity
Discussion language complications, verbal communication challenges and strategies
Cultural Communications Brochure
SEPT 17
JOURNAL:  How could employees benefit from better communicating with coworkers from cultures different than their own?
Nonverbal Cultural Factors Power Point
Nonverbal Methods
Communications Brochure
SEPT 19
JOURNAL:  Read the box titled "Grease Payments" on pg. 66, and answer the red question.
Finish Communications Brochure
SEPT 23
JOURNAL:  Look at Figure 3.5 on pg. 66. List at least 5 of the different areas of business protocol. How are they handled in the American business culture?
Business Meeting Steps & Entertainment
Business Meeting Scenario
SEPT 25 - Finish scenario, plan group meeting
SEPT 29 - Practice for Meeting
Group Meetings

Unit Test Review
OCT 1
Unit 1 Test

Reading/Writing Activity
OCT 3 JOURNAL:  Go to ikea.com, research the features of the website. How do they cater to international customers? Review their site map (link at bottom of page). What is contained in a site map?
UNIT 1 THEMATIC PROJECT
OCT 7 - 13 - Project Workday
OCT 14 - Project Presentation Day
Imports/Exports Discussion
Import/Export Assignment
OCT 16
Import/Export Assignment
Steps in Import/Export Process
Import/Export Activity
OCT 20
Import/Export Activity
Trade Relationships
OCT 22
Independent Exporters, Risks,
Trade Barrier Activity
OCT 27
Teaching Groups Prepare
Study for your Quiz
Finish Import/Export Assignment
OCT 29
Teaching Groups Prepare
OCT 31
Teaching Group Perform
Halloween Custom Power Point