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Exploring Business and Technology – Understanding ‘business’ – Business is like a lemonade stand where you sell drinks to earn money. – Grasping ‘technology’ – Technology is like using a tablet for learning or playing games. – The joy of reading together – Importance of read-along – Reading together helps us learn new things and have fun! | This slide introduces second-grade students to the concepts of business and technology in a relatable way. Begin by explaining business using the example of a lemonade stand, which is a simple business model they can understand. Then, describe technology by relating it to gadgets they are familiar with, like tablets. Emphasize the enjoyment that comes from reading together and how it can help them learn about new and exciting topics. Encourage students to think about how businesses and technology are part of their daily lives. The goal is to spark curiosity and prepare them for a fun and educational read-along session.

Understanding Business in Our World – What is business? – It’s when people trade things or help for something else. – Examples of simple businesses – Like a lemonade stand or a grocery store. – Teamwork in business – People working together to make or sell things. – Businesses make useful things | This slide introduces the concept of business to second graders by explaining it as an exchange of goods or services. Use relatable examples like a lemonade stand, which many children are familiar with, or a grocery store, which they visit with their families. Emphasize the importance of teamwork in business, as people must work together to create and sell products and services. Explain that businesses are a part of daily life and they produce many of the items we use every day. Encourage students to think of other examples of businesses they know and how they help us in our lives.

Exploring Technology in Our Lives – Understanding technology – It’s using science to fix problems or make things easier. – Technology examples we see – Like computers, cars, and phones that we use. – How technology helps us – It can help us learn, travel, and communicate. – Discuss everyday technology | This slide introduces the concept of technology to second-grade students. Begin by explaining that technology is a tool created from science to help solve problems and make life easier. Show them everyday examples of technology such as computers, cars, and smartphones, and discuss how these items are used in daily life. Emphasize how technology aids in learning, transportation, and communication. Encourage students to think of and share examples of technology they use at home or in school. This will help them connect the concept of technology with their own experiences.

Reading Together: Business & Technology – Read a story about a tech business – Listen and follow along in your book – Think about the business operations – How does the business make things or provide services? – Consider the technology used – What gadgets or computers do they use? | This slide is designed to engage second-grade students in a read-along activity focused on understanding how businesses operate with the help of technology. The story should be selected carefully to ensure it is age-appropriate and relatable. Encourage students to listen attentively and follow the text in their books, which will aid in their reading fluency and comprehension skills. Prompt them to think critically about the business processes and the role of technology, fostering an early understanding of these concepts. After reading, facilitate a discussion where students can share their thoughts on how the business in the story works and the types of technology used. This will enhance their comprehension and allow them to learn from each other’s insights.

Vocabulary Time: Business and Technology – Entrepreneur: Starts a business – Like a lemonade stand owner – Innovation: A new idea or method – Inventing something or a new game – Invest: Giving time or money to grow – Saving allowance to buy more toys | This slide introduces students to basic business and technology vocabulary. Explain that an entrepreneur is someone who creates their own business, like when they start a lemonade stand. Innovation means coming up with new ideas or ways of doing things, like inventing a new game to play. To invest is to use resources like time or money with the hope of gaining more in return, similar to saving their allowance to buy more toys. Use examples that are relatable to second graders to help them understand these concepts. Encourage the students to think of times they have been entrepreneurs, innovators, or investors in their own lives.

Read-Along: ‘Techie’s Lemonade Stand’ – Begin our ‘Techie’s Lemonade Stand’ story – Notice Techie’s use of technology – How does Techie use a computer or tablet for sales? – Look for new vocabulary words – Words like ‘profit’, ‘investment’, ‘online advertising’ – Discuss what we learned | This slide is meant to guide the students through a read-along activity focused on understanding how technology is used in a simple business like a lemonade stand. Encourage the students to pay close attention to the ways in which the character, Techie, incorporates technology into her business operations, such as using a tablet to track sales or advertise online. Prompt them to identify any new words that were recently introduced in class, particularly those related to business and technology. After the read-along, facilitate a discussion about the story, asking questions about Techie’s business strategies and the new vocabulary to ensure comprehension and retention.

Discussion Time: Techie’s Lemonade Stand – Techie’s lemonade stand technology – Maybe she used a tablet for orders – How technology helped her business – Tech can track sales & attract customers – Other businesses using technology – Grocery stores use scanners at checkout – Share your thoughts! | This slide is meant to facilitate a discussion among second-grade students about the role of technology in business, using the example of Techie’s lemonade stand. Start by asking students to recall the technology Techie used, such as a tablet for taking orders or a simple cash register app. Discuss how these tools made her business more efficient, like keeping track of sales or marketing her stand. Then, encourage students to think of other businesses that use technology and how it helps them. This could be anything from grocery stores with scanners to libraries with computer catalogs. The goal is to get students to connect the use of technology with improvements in business operations and customer service. Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with technology in businesses they’ve seen or visited.

Activity: Create Your Business – Imagine being an entrepreneur – Draw your dream business – Choose a technology to help – Could be computers, the internet, or even robots! – Explain how technology aids your business – How does your chosen tech make your business better? | This activity encourages students to apply their knowledge of business and technology creatively. Have the students think about what kind of business they would like to own. Provide drawing materials and let them illustrate their business idea. Then, ask them to identify a piece of technology that could help their business succeed. It could be something they’ve learned about in class or something they’ve seen in their daily lives. After they’ve drawn their business and chosen their technology, facilitate a discussion where they explain how this technology would benefit their business. This will help them understand the practical applications of technology in the business world. Possible activities could include drawing a pet shop and using a computer to track pet food sales, or a bakery where a robot helps decorate cakes.

Share Your Ideas: Business & Technology – Present your business idea – Explain your technology’s role – How does tech help your business? Maybe it makes things faster or easier! – Listen to classmates’ ideas – Offer kind feedback – Think about what you liked or how their ideas can grow! | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will share their own business ideas and how technology can improve them. Encourage students to think creatively about a business they might like to start and a type of technology that could help it succeed. It could be as simple as a lemonade stand using a tablet for orders. Remind them to listen carefully to their classmates and to think about what they liked about each presentation. Teach them to give constructive feedback by focusing on positive aspects and offering suggestions for improvement. Prepare to facilitate the discussion, ensuring that each student gets a chance to present and receive feedback. This activity will help students understand the practical applications of technology in business and the importance of communication and constructive criticism.

Wrapping Up: Business and Technology – Congratulations on your hard work! – Reading together broadens our knowledge. – Reading with friends can be fun and educational. – Reflect on technology in businesses. – Think about shops and online stores using computers. – Keep exploring and learning! | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on completing the read-along session about business and technology. Emphasize the importance of reading as a way to learn new things and encourage them to continue exploring the subject. Discuss how technology is used in everyday business, like in supermarkets or online shopping, to make it relatable. Encourage them to observe and think about the role of technology in businesses they encounter in their daily lives. This will help them connect the concepts they’ve learned to the real world. Keep the atmosphere positive and celebratory to inspire continued learning and curiosity.