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Teach students how businesses operate in today’s global economy with this COMPLETE International Business Semester Course designed for Grades 6–12!
This engaging, real-world curriculum introduces students to global trade, importing/exporting, international marketing, currency exchange, communication, workplace culture, leadership, ethics, finance, technology, and global business decision-making through interactive lessons, projects, simulations, discussions, and collaborative activities.
This course was intentionally designed to help students build real-world business, communication, leadership, teamwork, professionalism, and critical thinking skills while helping teachers save valuable planning time with a turnkey curriculum ready to implement immediately.
Students will actively participate in:
✔ Global business simulations
✔ Real-world case studies
✔ Communication activities
✔ Ethics discussions
✔ International marketing projects
✔ Trade & finance activities
✔ Leadership & teamwork challenges
✔ Reflection activities
✔ Interactive classroom discussions
✔ Final international business presentation project
COURSE FEATURES:
The Course Can Be Taught in the Classroom or Online
Google, Windows, & Mac-Friendly
All Documents Are Editable to Meet Your Classroom Needs
National Business Education Association Standards & ISTE Standards Included
Everything You Need from Day 1 of Class to the Final Project
All Lessons Incorporate Technology & Real-World Application
This Course Provides Differentiated Instruction and Mastery in Content
One-Time Purchase with Continued Free Updates
Downloadable Zip File and Shared Google Drive Folder for the Entire Course
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
✔ 875+ Pages & Slides of Materials
✔ 8 Unit Plans
✔ 53 Days of Materials for 80–90 Minute Class Periods
✔ Full Semester International Business Course
✔ Designed for Grades 6–12
✔ 29 Presentations
✔ 14 Projects & Rubrics
✔ 7 Tests with Answer Keys
✔ Quizlet Reviews for Every Unit
✔ 55 Activities, Worksheets, Discussion Activities, Simulations, and Reflection Activities
✔ Guided Notes & Answer Keys
✔ Teacher Instructions & Support Materials
✔ Bell Work Activities
✔ Final Project & Reflection Activities
✔ Editable Files Throughout the Course
Students will actively participate in:
Global business simulations
Real-world case studies
Communication activities
Ethics discussions
International marketing projects
Trade & finance activities
Leadership & teamwork challenges
Reflection activities
Interactive classroom discussions
Final international business presentation project
COURSE UNITS INCLUDED
UNIT 1: Role & Impact of International Business
Students explore how international businesses operate globally and impact economies, cultures, consumers, and countries around the world.
UNIT 2: Global Trade Basics
Students learn about imports, exports, trade agreements, tariffs, quotas, embargoes, and the advantages and challenges of global trade.
UNIT 3: Currency Exchange & International Finance
Students explore exchange rates, currency conversion, international payment systems, global finance, and financial risks in international business.
UNIT 4: Economic Factors in International Business
Students analyze GDP, inflation, balance of trade, exchange rates, purchasing power, and how economic conditions impact global business decisions.
UNIT 5: International Marketing
Students learn how businesses market products globally while adapting branding, advertising, communication, and marketing strategies across cultures and regions.
UNIT 6: Global Communication & Workplace Culture
Students explore verbal communication, written communication, nonverbal communication, professionalism, workplace expectations, etiquette, leadership, teamwork, and cultural differences in business environments around the world.
UNIT 7: Ethics, Social Responsibility & Technology in Global Business
Students analyze global business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), social media, technology, workplace ethics, consumer influence, and real-world ethical dilemmas faced by international businesses.
UNIT 8: Careers, Leadership & Global Management
Students explore careers in international business, leadership, teamwork, professionalism, workplace communication, management, and complete a comprehensive international business final project.
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
✔ Global Trade & International Business Concepts
✔ Imports, Exports, Tariffs, Quotas & Embargoes
✔ Currency Exchange & International Finance
✔ International Marketing & Branding
✔ Communication Across Cultures
✔ Business Etiquette Around the World
✔ Workplace Communication & Professionalism
✔ Leadership & Teamwork Skills
✔ Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
✔ Technology & Social Media in Business
✔ Career Readiness Skills
✔ Real-World Business Decision-Making
✔ Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS COURSE
✔ Turnkey & Ready to Teach
✔ Saves Massive Amounts of Planning Time
✔ Interactive & Engaging Lessons Students Actually Enjoy
✔ Strong Real-World Application
✔ Flexible & Easy to Customize
✔ Encourages Critical Thinking Instead of Memorization
✔ Includes Both Academic & Career-Readiness Skills
✔ Technology Integration Throughout the Course
✔ Works Great for Middle School & High School Business Classes
✔ Easy to Adapt for Different Student Levels & Classroom Needs
IMPORTANT NOTES
✔ All files are editable unless otherwise noted.
✔ Teachers may rearrange lessons or modify activities to fit classroom needs.
✔ Projects can be completed digitally or printed.
✔ Many lessons include extension opportunities and discussion-based learning.
✔ This course was designed for a wide range of learners and ability levels.
All files are editable.
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