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What topic	Course Description / Any other preferences: Create a 4-week course for a multi-age homeschool group (grades K–5) with 5 lessons per week, for a total of 20 lessons. The course should follow the weekly theme “Business & Finance” using the mentor text Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story, where AJ, Liam, Simay, and Onyx open shops in their city. Each lesson should integrate reading, writing, grammar, and math skills using real-world classroom economy tasks and roleplay. Lessons should be designed as Core Block lessons with one clear objective per day and include practical, hands-on activities. Please use the following weekly breakdown: Week 1: Starting a Business Week 2: Banking & Saving Week 3: Investment & Profit Week 4: Risk & Insurance Ensure each week includes 5 lessons with a logical progression. Do not add bonus or extra lessons outside of these 20. Activities should be differentiated for K–2 and 3–5 and use business-based simulations to reinforce the skills.
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Any other preferences	Ensure each week includes 5 lessons with a logical progression. Do not add bonus or extra lessons outside of these 20. Activities should be differentiated for K–2 and 3–5 and use business-based simulations to reinforce the skills.

Course Plan: Business & Finance for Multi-Age Homeschool Group (Grades K–5)

This 4-week course focuses on the theme "Business & Finance" and utilizes the mentor text Grand Opening: A Civic Square Story, where students will engage in hands-on activities, roleplay, and real-world scenarios. Each week covers a specific aspect of business and finance, integrating reading, writing, grammar, and math skills for grades K–2 and 3–5.

Week 1: Starting a Business

Lesson 1: Introduction to Businesses

• Objective: Understand what a business is and the various types of businesses.
• Activities:
  • Read a chapter from Grand Opening.
  • Discuss different types of businesses (e.g., shops, service providers).
  • K–2: Draw a picture of a business they would like to start.
  • 3-5: Write a paragraph explaining what kind of business they want to start and why.

Lesson 2: Identifying Needs and Wants

• Objective: Differentiate between needs and wants to determine a business focus.
• Activities:
  • Group discussion on needs vs. wants.
  • K–2: Sort pictures of items into "need" and "want" categories.
  • 3–5: Create a list and categorize different items as needs or wants.

Lesson 3: Business Planning Basics

• Objective: Learn about creating a simple business plan.
• Activities:
  • Introduce components of a business plan using Grand Opening as a reference.
  • K–2: Fill out a basic template (name, what they sell).
  • 3–5: Write a short business plan covering name, purpose, and target market.

Lesson 4: Creating a Product or Service

• Objective: Develop an idea for a product or service.
• Activities:
  • Brainstorm product/service ideas as a class.
  • K–2: Craft a model or drawing of their product/service.
  • 3–5: Make a detailed description of their product/service including features and benefits.

Lesson 5: Marketing the Business

• Objective: Learn about basic marketing strategies.
• Activities:
  • Discuss different marketing methods (posters, word of mouth).
  • K–2: Create a simple poster for their business.
  • 3–5: Design a marketing flyer with persuasive language.

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Week 2: Banking & Saving

Lesson 6: Introduction to Banking

• Objective: Understand the role of banks in the business world.
• Activities:
  • Read a relevant section of Grand Opening.
  • Discuss what banks do.
  • K–2: Draw a picture of a bank.
  • 3–5: Write a paragraph on how banks help businesses.

Lesson 7: Opening a Savings Account

• Objective: Learn about saving money and the purpose of a savings account.
• Activities:
  • Discuss the importance of saving.
  • K–2: Create a 'savings jar' from recycled materials.
  • 3–5: Simulate opening a savings account, recording deposits and withdrawals on a worksheet.

Lesson 8: Basic Money Management

• Objective: Understand how to manage money responsibly.
• Activities:
  • Introduce the concept of budgeting.
  • K–2: Use play money to simulate saving/spending scenarios.
  • 3–5: Create a simple personal budget based on their business revenue.

Lesson 9: Banking Vocabulary

• Objective: Learn vocabulary related to banking.
• Activities:
  • Introduce banking terms (deposit, withdrawal, account).
  • K–2: Vocabulary flashcards with definitions.
  • 3–5: Write sentences using new vocabulary in context.

Lesson 10: Roleplay a Bank Visit

• Objective: Practice real-world banking scenarios.
• Activities:
  • Set up a mock bank in the classroom.
  • K–2: Roleplay making a deposit or withdrawal.
  • 3–5: Create a dialogue for a customer visiting the bank.

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Week 3: Investment & Profit

Lesson 11: Understanding Investment

• Objective: Learn what investment means.
• Activities:
  • Discuss what it means to invest.
  • K–2: Create a visual map of items they could invest in (e.g., toys, products).
  • 3–5: Write about their own investment idea and potential returns.

Lesson 12: Costs vs. Revenue

• Objective: Understand the concepts of costs and revenue.
• Activities:
  • Discuss fixed and variable costs using examples from Grand Opening.
  • K–2: Use simple math problems to calculate costs.
  • 3–5: Create a table comparing costs and anticipated revenue for their business.

Lesson 13: Calculating Profit

• Objective: Learn how to calculate profit.
• Activities:
  • Introduce profit equation (Profit = Revenue - Costs).
  • K–2: Simple scenarios to calculate profit using visuals.
  • 3–5: Scenario-based problems where they calculate profit using given data.

Lesson 14: The Importance of Community Investment

• Objective: Understand how businesses can benefit their community.
• Activities:
  • Discuss businesses that give back.
  • K–2: Draw a business that helps the community.
  • 3–5: Write a paragraph on how their business can positively impact the community.

Lesson 15: Presenting Business Ideas

• Objective: Present ideas to potential investors (classmates).
• Activities:
  • Presentation day where each student presents their business.
  • K–2: Share their drawings and ideas verbally.
  • 3–5: Deliver a short pitch about their business plan.

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Week 4: Risk & Insurance

Lesson 16: Understanding Risks

• Objective: Identify potential risks in business.
• Activities:
  • Discuss types of risks businesses face.
  • K–2: Create a risk chart for their business with help.
  • 3–5: Write about risks associated with a given business scenario.

Lesson 17: What is Insurance?

• Objective: Learn what insurance is and why it matters.
• Activities:
  • Explain insurance concepts in a simple way.
  • K–2: Create a 'safety net' drawing representing their business security.
  • 3–5: Write a short essay on how insurance could protect their business.

Lesson 18: Evaluating Business Risks

• Objective: Evaluate potential risks and their solutions.
• Activities:
  • Discuss how businesses can mitigate risks.
  • K–2: Roleplay situations to solve problems in their business.
  • 3–5: Case study analysis of risks and mitigation strategies.

Lesson 19: Preparing for the Future

• Objective: Understand future planning for their business.
• Activities:
  • Discuss long-term vs. short-term goals.
  • K–2: Create a simple 'future goals' poster.
  • 3–5: Write a business growth plan.

Lesson 20: Course Reflection & Celebration

• Objective: Reflect on what was learned and celebrate achievements.
• Activities:
  • Write a reflection on what they learned through the course.
  • K–2: Share their drawings and experiences.
  • 3–5: Present their final reflections and business ideas to the group.

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This course blends practical activities with theoretical knowledge to give students a comprehensive understanding of the Business & Finance landscape, preparing them for real-world applications in their future endeavors.