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The first quarter highlights the most fundamental economic theme: CHOICES. In its simplest form, economics is the study of choices. In economics, choice often refers to the allocation of money, time and/or other resources. But choice also speaks to the importance of values, work ethic and personal development. Because “we all make choices” (KEP #1) and “all choices have consequences” (KEP #3), economics provides a foundation for the life skills needed to succeed in the 21st century labor market, including time management, goal setting, career planning, responsibility and integrity. When combined, these life skills foster a readiness to learn and achieve by relying first and foremost on the choices we make.

• Keystone Economic Principle™ 1 – We all Make Choices
• Keystone Economic Principle™ 3 – All Choices Have Consequences

Infusionomics – Skills for the 21st Century Marketplace™:

1.   Personal Management

a. Time Management

• • 6^th-8^th Activity – Blindfold Risk
  • 3^rd-5^th Activity – Jeremy’s Wild Week
  • 6^th-12^th Powell Center Lesson – Late to Class: What Does it Really Cost Me?
  • 9-12th Activity: Getting The Priorities

2.  Professional Development

a. Career Planning

• • 3^rd -5^th Activity – Choices, Choices
  • 3^rd-5^th Activity – Interview an Entrepreneur
  • 6^th-12^th Activity – Interview an Entrepreneur
  • 9-12th Activity: My Future Resume
  • 9-12th Activity: My Current Resume

3.  Ethics

• • 3^rd-5^th Activity – Playing by the Rules
  • 6^th-12^th Activity – Classroom Code of Ethics
  • 6^th-12^th Activity – Beauty is…
  • 6^th-12^th Activity – Acceptable Social Networking
  • 9^th-12^th Activity – Integrity

4.  Integrity

• • 6^th-12^th Activity – Acceptable Social Networking
  • 9-12th Activity: Integrity

5. Responsibility and Accountability

6. (Optional Higher Level) Strategic Planning

Partnership for 21^st Century Skills™ Framework – Student Outcomes

• Life and Career Skills
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Productivity and Accountability

NCSEE Standards (National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education™)

• B – Entrepreneurial Traits/Behaviors – Understands the personal traits/behaviors associated with successful entrepreneurial performance
• H – Professional Development – Understands concepts and strategies needed for career exploration, development and growth
• O – Strategic Management – Understands the processes, strategies and systems needed to guide the overall business organization