Financial Literacy: What is a Bond?

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 […]

Foundations of Business: Opportunities in International Business

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.

Foundations of Business: Opportunities in International Business

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 […]

Financial Literacy: Bond Mutual Funds

Complete the FINE PRINT: Bond Mutual Fund Fact Sheet. Learning Target: I can analyze a bond mutual fund fact sheet.

Financial Literacy: Managing Risk

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 […]

Foundations of Business: The Global Business Environment

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 […]

Foundations of Business: Trade Controls

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 […]

Foundations of Business: Reducting International Trade Barriers

Read Exploring Business – Chapter 3.5. Participate in International Finance Simulation. Read about General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the European Union (EU). Play Kahoot! to review. Learning Targets: I can calculate the balance of trade and balance of payments. I understand the purpose of General Agreement on Tariffs and […]

Financial Literacy: Investing in Funds

ARTICLE: What is a Fund? In the same way that you’d likely buy a box of donuts with a variety of flavors, it’s a good strategy to invest in a variety of stocks so that you can minimize risk. While you can individually pick stocks and manage them yourself, most people buy shares of funds […]

Financial Literacy: Start Investing

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Over a recent 20-year period, what percent of pros investing in large companies “beat the market?” INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for Beginner Investors As you saw from the previous Question of the Day, professional investors rarely beat the market! So what can beginner investors do to maximize their return on investments? Review this […]