This class will be taught through the use of an interactive lesson for the first half of the class. The second half of the class will be played on the Roblox platform so students can implement the skills we learned. 

Topics that will be covered are, investing, planning, profits, growth, and how to properly run a business. Each week, a new topic will be introduced and students can join at any time throughout the course. Each week, we'll start off in My Restaurant and the students will have the option to vote on a different game that will allow them to use the information they learn that day. 
Other game options will be:
Mall Tycoon, Gas Station Simulator, Pizza Factory Tycoon, Retail Tycoon, Dogecoin Mining
The weekly topics will be as follows:

Week of April 24: Creating a business plan 
Week of May 1:  Finding investors 
Week of May 8:  How to start a business 
Week of May 15: Sales, Profit, and Expenses of running a business 
Week of May 22: Digital currencies (crypto, credit cards, etc.) 
Week of May 29: Hiring staff (wages, payroll) 
Week of June 7: Employee engagement (how to keep employees from sleeping on the job, creating a fun environment, etc.)
Week of June 14: Finding a location vs. online commerce 
Week of June 21: Supplies, inventory, and costs of running a business 
Week of June 28: Conflicts and set backs in business 
Week of July 5: Retail during the holidays
Week of July 12: Employee engagement 
Future lessons....TBD

The students will receive a link at the beginning of each class. The link will bring them to that day's lesson. Through the use of interactive software (NearPod) students will learn about that week's concept and use on-screen activities to practice. They will be asked critical thinking questions and what they would do in different scenarios. After the lesson, we will all join the Roblox Platform so students can show what they have learned. Students should create their own accounts and practice digital safety (required-see attached).

I am a firm believer in the play-to-learn theory and that children have multiple intelligences. My teaching style allows children to feel comfortable and excited to learn something new. The class will interact with me and their classmates throughout the duration of the course, and they're encouraged to work together after class as well. This creates important social skills and friendships that can last a lifetime. 

All students should have their own Roblox account and send a friend request to me (Mz. Marianna). If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to help.