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ECONOMIES OF SCALE
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This web quest will allow students to appreciate Economies of Scale as it benefits a firm from large scale production of goods and services. This web quest will also broaden their minds in more details about this topic.
Keywords:Output, Technical economies of scale, Marketing economies of scale, Managerial economies of scale and Dis-economies of scale
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Establishing a Business
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Establishing a Business section in Principles of Business looks at Entreprenuers and their roles and reasons why people would want ot establish a business.
Keywords:Entrepreneur, Bearing of risks and Roles and characteristics of the Entrepreneur.
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Demand and Supply
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
The purpose of this webquest is to enable students to become aware of what is happening in the economy and how production is affected by demand and supply.
Keywords:Demand, Supply, Quantity demanded, Quantity supplied, surplus and shortage
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How Formulas Work (Word, Excel)
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
write a 4 paragraph essay on the way formulas work in excel (include List of ten different formulas)
Keywords:Microsoft, Word, Excel, Math and English
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Culture Shock
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Entering a new country could be quite intimidating for a lot of people. With this webquest, it is important for students to become familiar with different cultures around the world. By researching a certain country,students will gain an insight into potential troubles they may face in the future and avoid the shock that may come with it.
Keywords:Business, Culture, Shock, Global and Etiquette
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How to Create, Strengthen & Solidify & International Relations
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Throughout this WebQuest, individuals will educate and familiarize themselves with ways to create, strengthen and solidify relationships with international nations. This WebQuest will be through the perspective of Canada and focus mainly on the wealthy Nations (i.e. G8 Nation) as these are the world's wealthiest nations and have the most significant impact on global proceedings in terms of exporting, importing and decision making. By exploring the business culture in these countries, students...
Keywords:Pownall, International Trade and Commerce, Azizali Shivji and International Relations
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Career Planning
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This is a WebQuest to help you decide on a future career.
Keywords:Careers
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What is inflation anyway?
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest is to allow students to explore the World Wide Web in a search to determine the changes in expenses over the course of the past century. How have expenses changed? What causes these changes?
Keywords:Inflation, CPI and consumer prices
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Company Review
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Using your knowledge of financial statements, evaluate and compair the statements of two similar companies.Photo source: dbs.ccps.org
Keywords:Accounting, business, financial and management
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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Help others by creating a brochure explaining some of the most important or most confusing aspects that apply specifically to their tax groups.
Keywords:taxes, accounting, finance, business and IRS
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On your own now!
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest will help students step by step to budget a salary for a month.
Keywords:budget, checkbook and living expenses
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest will allow you to gain an in depth understanding of international trade based on the objectives of the EDC. Upon completion you will have a better understanding of the functionality and efficiency of this organization.
Keywords:International, Trade, IDC, Economics, EDC, Pownall, MDHS, Business and Commerce
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The Case of Lizzie Borden
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
In this webquest, you will examine the murder trial of the parents of Lizzie Borden, the evidence presented in the trial, and the people involved in this event. You have been assigned a role that will either assist the defense or the prosecution as they argue Lizzie Borden's case. After researching, analyzing, and debating the circumstances surrounding this event, you will prepare arguments to present during the trial of Lizzie Borden. You will question witnesses, present evidence and...
Keywords:Murder, Lizzie Borden and Trial
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Creating A Business Plan
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
In this webquest, students will learn how to compose a professional business plan for their invented product or service.
Keywords:Marketing, business, business plan, communication, products, place, promotion, price, distribution, advertising and sales
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Staring Into The Abyss
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest explains the current topic of the "Fiscal Cliff." In the webquest you will come to understand with the is meant by this term. Additionally, you will see how economics and government work together to impact our economy.
Keywords:fiscal cliff economics politics policy hot recession
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Zombie Survival WebQuest
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will demonstrate their decision-making skills in describing how they will survive a zombie outbreak.
Keywords:Decision Making in the Zombie Apocalypse.
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Players Payment
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This Web Quest is designed to inform the readers that the "Players Payment," is worth researching. This Players Payment Web Quest will give the reader a better understanding on how players are paid in the National Football League. It will influence the reader to research how and why?, Some NFL players are worth so much as a professional
Keywords:Collective Bargaining agreement(CBA), Players Payment Plan, Yearly Salary, acknowledgement and Skill
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Doing Business in the Global Economy
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
You are a successful entrepreneur looking to do business in another country. This webquest will allow you and your business partners to prepare a SWOT analysis to determine whether or not you consider the country as a viable place to expand your business.
Keywords:Investigating business laws and practices in a foreign country.
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Personal Finance-Buying a car
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will shop online for a car of their choice and figure the monthly cost of ownership, applicable taxes, and fuel consumption.
Keywords:Personal Finance
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Benefits of Moving Your Business to India
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
India is a very unique market to get into. There are many advantages that can allow your business to strive in this new environment. There are a few barriers that make India an exciting destination but can be difficult for a foreign business. This will help you break into this booming market.
Keywords:India, foreign business and unique market
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New York Stock Exchange
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Time to start thinking about your financial plan.... This webquest is designed to introduce each of you to the stock market,give you the basics of how to interpret a stock table, and allow you the opportunity to research and invest in an online stock simulation.
Keywords:Stocks, mutual funds, NYSE and dividend
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Choosing a Checking Account
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest provides an overview of researching, comparing and selecting checking accounts.
Keywords:savings, checking, banking, bank accounts, bank and accounts
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Who Controls Our Money?
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
In this WebQuest, students will explore the what Federal Reserve System does in our country. They will also examine it's importance and understand why it was created.
Keywords:Money, Banking, Federal Reserve, Fiscal Policy and Economics
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Preparing Business Presentations
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This project is aimed at Business English students or students who have Economics as part of their curriculum. Students will research and put into practise the necessary steps to deliver a presentation at a company.
Keywords:business, presentations, tips, advice, company and product
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Business Organisation and Management Review Resource, Nature of Business Unit, NASA
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest is an interactive Resource Instrument to allow students to review the Nature of Business Unit, of the QSA Business Organisation and Management Senior Syllabus. The WebQuest was prepared as part of the assessment requirements for the subject CLP407 coordinated by the venerable Education Academic Dr Rebecca English, and any other language :)
Keywords:An interactive Review Instrument for year 12 Business Education Students in Queensland schools
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Building a Budget
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will use their knowledge of personal finance and the internet to create a monthly budget. Students will use a budget template from the internet and websites listing annual salaries of selected careers, house payment options, and car payment options.
Keywords:business, finance and budget
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Can We Help Control Inflation?
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This was designed to help high school business students understand inflation, its causes and history, and what can be done to help avoid inflation.
Keywords:Inflation, Business, Economics, Money and Inflation History
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Entrepreneurship
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
What is it like to own your own business and do you have the personality to be successful?
Keywords:entrepreneurship, business, owner and business plan
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Marketing & Distribution: Subway
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest will explore the marketing and distribution aspects of Subway operations around the world.
Keywords:Subway, economics, business, international, trade, operations, marketing and distribution
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Marketing and Distribution
Curriculum:
Business / Economics
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest will explore the marketing and distribution aspects of Wendys operations around the world. Grade Level: 9-12
Keywords:Wendys, economics, business, international, trade, operations, marketing and distribution
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