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High School Operations Research: Torn Shirts Inc.: Telephone Orders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A group of high school students need help determining how they will make the most profit selling T-shirts. They use data to analyze a business problem and apply probability concepts.
Activity
Wolters Kluwer

Business Owner's Toolkit: Starting Corporation

For Students 9th - 10th
The formation, operation, protective measures, tax issues, and advantages/disadvantages of corporations are discussed in this article.
Handout
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Business & Personal Finance: Module 1: Careers in Construction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
If you have ever thought about a career in construction then this publication is for you! It talks about what you need to learn and do to get that first great job. Whether you want to be an environmental engineer, a skilled ironworker,...
Article
Other

Stadler: Systems Thinking the Means to Understanding Complexity

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by Alexender Wenk who is Head Of Logistics at Stadler Rail. The focus is on business management approaches and how we need to incorporate systems thinking in order to successfully deal with all the complexities and challenges...
Handout
Other

Unh: Petty Cash Funds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a complete description of petty cash funds as used in the universities of New Hampshire. The first page describes the kinds of business expenses petty cash should be used for. The site also includes the kinds of...
Lesson Plan
Other

Ontario Council for Technology Education: Food Truck Project [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By the end of this project, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and skills required in the planning and development of a product or service, such as a food truck, including the use of design process...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The New Tycoons: Andrew Carnegie

For Students 5th - 8th
Andrew Carnegie was a business magnate in the steel industry. See how he used the vertical integration theory of operating his businesses. Read also about his phlanthropy across the United States after he sold his company.
eBook
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor: Using Your Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site deals with using a calculator to help solve and evaluate mathematical problems. This site provides a lengthy chart of basic operations performed by calculators, examples of problems to be solved using a calculator, as well as...
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Other

Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the city of Dusseldorf, capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westfalia). Information of interest to citizens plus coverage of topics such as culture, education, and the local economy. There is also a section...
Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Learners record data collected on...
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Wild Jack

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This math game is great for practice using all the operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. All you need is a deck of regular playing cards. Just follow the directions and you are in business.
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Other

The Franchise Doctor: Why Buy a Franchise?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information about buying a franchise and gives examples of types of businesses that would support a franchise concept. Tips are given on how to franchise a business.
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Other

Investment Company Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
A site to educate the public about the investment company business, encourage investment companies to operate by the highest ethical standards, and promote the interests of fund shareholders.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Clymer 1739 1813

For Students 9th - 10th
Clymer was orphaned in 1740, only a year after his birth in Philadelphia. A wealthy uncle reared and informally educated him and advanced him from clerk to full-fledged partner in his mercantile firm, which on his death he bequeathed to...
Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: No More Pranks Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In "No More Pranks" by Monique Polak, Pete is adept at pulling pranks and often gets into trouble over them. Sent to live with his uncle who operates a kayaking business, Pete and his new friend Rosalie put Pete's skills to use as they...
Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Other

Stadtplan: Frankfurt Am Main

For Students 9th - 10th
Stadtplan.net provides a zoomable map of Frankfurt, as well as maps of the state of Hessen (Hesse) and Deutschland. In addition to the local map of streets, there is other city info, including links to events such as rock and other...
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University of North Carolina

Learn Nc: The Quinceanera Celebration

For Students 9th - 10th
This information site from Learn NC shares the importance of the Quinceanera Celebration in Mexican culture.
Website
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Eminent Domain, What Is Eminent Domain?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by FindLaw.com. "Eminent domain," often called "condemnation," is the legal process by which a public body [is] given the legal power to acquire private property for a use that has been declared to be public by...