
Lessons in Like a Boss
Day 1: What’s in a name?
Your name is one way that people recognize you. Discover how business owners choose names for their companies that are both memorable and meaningful. What are the elements that go into naming a business.
Day 2: Loco for Logos
Many people think that a company’s brand refers to its logo. While a logo is an important part of brand recognition, there are many other equally as important elements of branding. Analyze brands you recognize and ask yourself what makes a brand.
Day 3: The Power of Color
Different colors evoke different emotions and energy levels. What colors are best suited to your brand? What is the message behind the color schema you choose?
Day 4: Keeping it Balanced
Being the boss means balancing many tasks. There are some responsibilities that help the business run smoothly and other tasks that help you to personally be your best self. How can you balance your time and needs like a boss?
Day 5: As Advertised
The words that businesses use to sell products and promote their services provide information to public. Take a moment to dive into how advertising words communicate the best of business.
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Overview:
Owning your own business can be a positive career choice for people who are creative, self-motivated, and hard-working but it requires a unique skill set. Explore what it takes to work like a boss. Create healthy recipes that can fuel your focus and energize your work.
Outcomes:
- Understand how a brand is built
- Identify naming conventions for businesses
- Use critical thinking skills
- Build employability skills
- Plan nutritious snacks
- Create healthy and delicious recipes
- Know how businesses influence others
- Apply creative thinking
Essential Skills:
- Critical-Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Creative Thinking
- Life Skills
- Responsibility
- Manners/Etiquette
- Healthy Habits
Standards Alignment:
- CCSS
- NGSS
- ISTE
- CASEL
- NHES
- TEKS




