The "Hook" for my First Work Sample

As I prepare my first work sample, I have gone back to my teacher certification days to find a "hook" that will get my students excited about our new Human Resources unit. In this introductory lesson for my 8th and 9th grade Business Venture students, I will play the ending of a Celebrity Apprentice show with Donald Trump, Gene Simmons, Jennie Finch, and Omarosa. Most of my students have watched this show and know who the four celebrities are. In order to get this You Tube clip through our district filter, I have embedded it in my blog. In addition, in order to guarantee appropriateness, I will play the clip from 8:25 to the end (about 1.5 minutes). This will eliminate some poor language from Trump. Most importantly, this clip will get students thinking about the seriousness of firing an employee and lead into an introductory discussion about best practices in the human resources field.