FCS 6th Grade

Unit 6

Free Enterprise

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A/B Day Schedule: 4 Weeks Semester Schedule: 2 Weeks

KEY STANDARD(S) Strand6 : Students will explore employability skills, entrepreneurship, and the principles of the free enterprise system. ● Standard 1: Develop employability skills ○ Identify characteristics of a good employee/student. (Soft Skills) ■ Communication Skills ■ People Skills/Social Skills ● Standard 2: Complete a FCS-related free enterprise experience. Develop a business plan that incorporates the following: ○ Four P’s of Marketing ■ Product ■ Price ● Proft/Loss Equation ■ Promotion ● Jingle ● Logo ● Slogan ■ Place ● Manufacturing to Distribution to Consumer ○ Evaluate the effectiveness of the process END OF UNIT COMPETENCY ● Identify Characteristics of a Good Employee/Student (Soft Skills) ○ Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication in various scenarios. ○ Exhibit active listening skills and provide constructive feedback. ○ Adapt communication style to suit different audiences and purposes. ○ Display teamwork and collaboration skills in group settings. ○ Show empathy, respect, and understanding in interpersonal interactions ○ Manage conficts effectively and practice problem-solving. ● Develop a Business Plan Incorporating the Four P’s of Marketing

○ Identify and develop a product that meets consumer needs. ○ Describe the unique features and benefts of the product. ○ Analyze factors affecting product pricing.

○ Develop a pricing strategy that balances cost, value, and proft margins. ○ Understand and apply basic fnancial principles to forecast business outcomes. ○ Design promotional strategies that effectively communicate product value to the target market ○ Create marketing materials, including a jingle, logo, and slogan. ○ Outline distribution channels from manufacturing to consumer.