Mastering ESB Vocabulary
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- Aug 6
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High School Financial Literacy Lesson Plan: Mastering ESB Vocabulary Subject: Financial Literacy / Entrepreneurship Grade Level: 10-12

Duration: 5 Days
Standards: Florida Financial Literacy Standards, Entrepreneurship Standards, CCRA
Learning Objectives: 1. Define and apply 100 key entrepreneurship and financial literacy vocabulary terms. 2. Identify how these terms relate to real-world business and personal finance scenarios. 3. Demonstrate understanding through collaborative activities and project-based learning. 4. Prepare for the Certiport ESB certification exam vocabulary section.
Materials Needed: - Student notebooks or journals - Vocabulary packets (digital or printed) - Index cards - Laptops or tablets - Whiteboard/markers or projector - Quiz sheets / review worksheets - Poster paper / Canva / Jamboard access Weekly Breakdown:
Day 1: Kickoff & Introduction to the Vocabulary Topic: What is Entrepreneurship and Why Vocabulary Matters? Activities: - Bell Ringer: "What is an entrepreneur?" - Teacher presentation: Introduction to the ESB Certification and vocabulary - Distribute 100-word vocabulary list - Begin vocabulary notebook - Group Challenge: Kahoot or Quizlet Live Homework: Study first 15 terms
Day 2: Business Models, Marketing, and Finance Topic: Let's Talk Business! Activities: - Bell Ringer: Name 3 income streams you'd want at age 25 - Mini-lesson: Business Models, Marketing Mix, Profit Concepts - Graphic Organizer for 20 new words - Case Study: Apple or Chick-fil-A - Group Activity: Brand Builders using 10 terms Homework: Define 10 more words and write paragraph
Day 3: Legal & Financial Literacy Terms Topic: Money, Laws, and Business Responsibilities Activities: - Bell Ringer: Trademark vs. Copyright - Legal/financial term overview - Vocabulary Stations (4) - Assessment: Vocabulary quiz (25 questions) Homework: Scenario using 5 legal/finance terms
Day 4: Project Day Topic: Build Your Business - Vocabulary in Action Activities: - Bell Ringer: What are the 4Ps of marketing? - Group Project: Create a business plan using 25 terms - Presentations & Peer Review Homework: Study guide prep
Day 5: Review & Assessment Topic: Certification Readiness Activities: - Bell Ringer: Journal prompt - Jeopardy-style Review Game - Final Vocabulary Assessment (50 questions) - Exit Ticket: Reflection prompt Assessment & Grading: Vocabulary Notebook/Organizer: 20 points Group Project & Presentation: 30 points Daily Classwork & Participation: 20 points Final Vocabulary Quiz: 20 points Reflection / Exit Ticket: 10 points Total: 100 points Digital
Resources: - https://ngpf.org - Next Gen Personal Finance - https://www.jaworldwide.org - Junior Achievement Global - https://www.myfloridacfo.com - Florida Chief Financial Officer - https://www.youtube.com/@MinorityMindset - Minority Mindset - https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/ESB/Overview - Certiport ESB Overview



































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