Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Business writing--Responding to Requests for Information

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars take part in several guided discussions to determine the organization of the information required in a business letter.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

When in Greece, Do as the Greeks Do

For Teachers 6th
Students examine the contributions of ancient Greeks in this five lesson unit. The explorations reveal how Greece shaped our stories, our modern language, and our society. The study of the Greek myth forms the basis of this unit.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

College Here I Come!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research colleges to determine possible choices based on established guidelines. They compile a portfolio of information gathered during their searches.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Wal-Mart Good for America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video on Wal-Mart's business practices and policies. They discuss the video and research the pros and cons of outsourcing.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ports in the Storm

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore national security issues related to the possibility of a Dubai-owned company operating an American port. Opinions are solicited and debated.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Contestable Markets

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine the issue of contestable markets. They investigate the low cost airlines industry and evaluate how far the market exhibits the characteristics of a contestable market.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

External Influences 4: Business Ethics and Moral Behavior

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Learners examine the concepts of moral responsibility and business ethics, applying these concepts to a case study involving a major corporation in a developing country. They list ways in which companies can seek to meet conflicting...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Toy Planet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jesse's Ice Cream Stand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover ways to earn money through business. They explain how to calculate profit using an income statement and evaluate the best price to scoop size combination for profit. They discuss business opportunities for teens.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actuaries

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth look into a career of an actuary. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Secretaries and Administrative Assistant

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the job outlook for different secretarial specialties, check out the average annual salaries and note the skills requirements.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Financial Analysts

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the nature of the work of a financial analyst or a personal financial advisor. Includes the job market outlook and salary expectations.
Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountants and Auditors

For Students 9th - 10th
This report gives the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" information for careers in accounting and auditing. The report includes information about required education, skills, and certification. It also suggests the future outlook for this...
Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: El Negocio

For Students 9th - 10th
These interactive vocabulary words include things you would find in the office and typical office greetings. Most words are nouns, although some verbs are included.
Website
Free Management Library

Free Management Library: Guidelines to Conducting Effective Meetings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site offers guidelines on conducting effective meetings. Although this is written for business, it is applicable for any group meeting. SL.9-10.1b Group Rules, SL.11-12.1b Group Rules
Website
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents. Find out the nature of their work, working conditions, training and other qualifications, earnings, and much more.
Unit Plan
Other

Study Finance: Time Value of Money

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents brief explanations of topics related to interest, compound interest, and the time value of money.
eBook
Other

Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
Website
Other

State Taxes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides tax information about each state in the United States simply by clicking on the name of the state. Links further down the page can be used to find specific state taxes, such as payroll and sales taxes.
Activity
Other

University of Massachusetts: Merchandise Inventory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents quiz questions and problems regarding merchandise inventory, complete with solutions. The site discusses the purchase and sale of inventory, its disposition on financial statements, the merchandise inventory turnover...
Activity
Other

University of Massachusetts: Accounts Receivable

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents quiz questions and problems, complete with solutions, that illustrate various aspects of accounts receivable. Included are the accounts receivable turnover ratio, uncollectible accounts, and aging accounts receivable.
Activity
Other

University of Massachusetts: Closing Entries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents quiz questions and problems, complete with solutions, that illustrate the closing entries for a corporation.
Website
Other

123 Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a vast amount of information from which students can research investment options. The focus is on IPOs (Initial Public Offering). Presents a great learning opportunity for students interested in finance.
Activity
Other

What Makes a Great Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes key elements that it takes to be a great manager so that your business can thrive.