Do YOU have what it takes to be an expert investor? See if you can beat the market in a 20-year period. Play Stax. Cheat Sheet: Review the STAX: Portfolio Dashboard Reference to familiarize yourself with how the game looks. There are 7 different types of investment opportunities that will be explained in the information […]
VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market – Explained You’ve probably heard about the stock market, but what is it and how does it work? Watch this video and read this infographic to find out! Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market If you want to invest, […]
VIDEO: Investing Basics: Stocks If you want to grow your wealth, investing in stocks is a great option. Watch this video to learn more about what stocks are, how they work, and what you can do to minimize your risk when investing in stocks. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. ARTICLE: How to Read […]
EDPUZZLE: Investing Basics: Bonds Just as you might loan money to a friend, you can loan money to a government or corporation through a bond. Bonds are one of the most common investment options available to you. Watch this video to learn more about bonds and follow your teacher’s directions to answer the questions in your […]
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.2. Watch video on Multinational Corporations. Watch video on Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances. Complete the Opportunities in International Business worksheet in Teams. Learning Targets: I understand strategic alliances and that a joint venture is a type of strategic alliance. I can define multinational corporation (MNC) and list advantages/disadvantages.
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.2. Watch video on Imports and Exports from 1991-2019. 1991 Top Importer: Japan 1991 Top Export Destination: Canada 2005 Top Importer: Canada 2005 Top Export Destination: Canada 2019 Top Importer: China 2019 Top Export Destination: Canada Watch video on Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Review PowerPoint presentation. Learning Targets: I can define importing and […]
Complete the FINE PRINT: Bond Mutual Fund Fact Sheet. Learning Target: I can analyze a bond mutual fund fact sheet.
VIDEO: What is Investment Risk? In the prompt, your decision was likely influenced by how much risk you were willing to take. Learning to manage your risk is an important part of creating an investing strategy that works for you. Watch this video to learn about effective risk management strategies for investing. Then, answer the […]
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.3. Watch video on the role culture in international business and this video on high-context and low-context cultures. Discuss the role of culture in international business. Discuss exchange rates. Complete The Global Business Environment assignment. Play Kahoot! to review. Learning Targets: I understand in dealing with other countries I must be aware of the impact that fluctuations […]
Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.4. Watch video on trade barriers. Watch video on free trade vs. protectionism. Learning Targets: I can differentiate between the three types of trade barriers: tariffs, quotas and embargo. I can define the terms: protectionism and dumping. I can formulate an opinion on whether governments should support free trade and refrain from imposing regulations […]
