Teach a Child About Business Day
Teach A Child About Business Day
Teach
A Child About Business Day Proposal (PDF file)
Teach A Child About Business Day: The Beginnings
Elmira College (EC) SIFE believes that business-and free enterprise-form the framework of our nation's prosperity. Children need to learn about and find their place within this system. We asked the President of the United States and the Governors of every state as well as the territories of Puerto Rico, Samoa, and Guam to proclaim April 5, 1999, "Teach A Child About Business Day." This day was devoted to familiarizing children with different types of businesses and helping them establish invaluable networking contacts that may be instrumental in obtaining internships and guidance on educational goals.
Elmira College (EC) SIFE believes that business-and free enterprise-form the framework of our nation's prosperity. Children need to learn about and find their place within this system. We asked the President of the United States and the Governors of every state as well as the territories of Puerto Rico, Samoa, and Guam to proclaim April 5, 1999, "Teach A Child About Business Day." This day was devoted to familiarizing children with different types of businesses and helping them establish invaluable networking contacts that may be instrumental in obtaining internships and guidance on educational goals.
"Teach A Child About Business Day" furthered the free enterprise
system by increasing awareness about business operation,
consumerism, professional opportunities, and the impact businesses
have on daily lives. Our "Teach A Child About Business Day"
proposal suggested that communities throughout America participate
by way of guest speakers, field trips, games, internships as well
as community service. By exposing children of all ages to the
concepts of business, "Teach A Child About Business Day" opened the
eyes and minds, hearts and hands to the world of free enterprise
and the prosperity it offers for all.
1999 Results
Twenty-two states from Massachusetts to Nevada, and Maine to Nebraska, indicated that they did, in fact, proclaim April 5th "Teach A Child About Business Day," giving our project the potential to impact the lives of millions. While this number is an estimate, the actual reach in our hometown was 334,000. One hundred percent of the media in our area covered "Teach A Child About Business Day." In the aggregate, 633,000 saw, heard, or read about teach a child about business day.
Twenty-two states from Massachusetts to Nevada, and Maine to Nebraska, indicated that they did, in fact, proclaim April 5th "Teach A Child About Business Day," giving our project the potential to impact the lives of millions. While this number is an estimate, the actual reach in our hometown was 334,000. One hundred percent of the media in our area covered "Teach A Child About Business Day." In the aggregate, 633,000 saw, heard, or read about teach a child about business day.
Teach A Child About Business Week 2000
This year, SIFE International has adopted Teach A Child About Business Day, expanding it to one week in February. It is now a special competition with opportunities for SIFE teams across the world to shine in regional and international expositions. In partnership with SIFE International, we have again petitioned the President of the United States to proclaim February 6-12, 2000, Teach A Child About Business Week and have already received a proclamation from New York State Governor George Pataki declaring the designated week Teach A Child About Business Week across the state. To enhance our program this year, we have developed a series of lesson plans that will be available to business teachers across New York State. Members of the EC SIFE team were able to explain Teach A Child About Business Week and solicit the help of nearly 300 New York State Business teachers at the annual conference of Business Educators in Syracuse, New York, on November 5.
This year, SIFE International has adopted Teach A Child About Business Day, expanding it to one week in February. It is now a special competition with opportunities for SIFE teams across the world to shine in regional and international expositions. In partnership with SIFE International, we have again petitioned the President of the United States to proclaim February 6-12, 2000, Teach A Child About Business Week and have already received a proclamation from New York State Governor George Pataki declaring the designated week Teach A Child About Business Week across the state. To enhance our program this year, we have developed a series of lesson plans that will be available to business teachers across New York State. Members of the EC SIFE team were able to explain Teach A Child About Business Week and solicit the help of nearly 300 New York State Business teachers at the annual conference of Business Educators in Syracuse, New York, on November 5.
Lesson Plan Information
As you can see below, the lesson plans are now available for all grade levels. Check back often as we will update this site frequently as more lesson plans are prepared. Any questions or comments can be emailed to mrogers@elmira.edu.
As you can see below, the lesson plans are now available for all grade levels. Check back often as we will update this site frequently as more lesson plans are prepared. Any questions or comments can be emailed to mrogers@elmira.edu.
Lesson Plans for Elementary School Students
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for Middle School Students
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for High School Students
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for All Grade Levels
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for Middle School Students
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for High School Students
Lessons Number 1 - 10
Lessons Number 11-20
Lesson Plans for All Grade Levels
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