Franchise
Content area(s):
Business & Economics, Mathematics,
Grade levels: middle
Author(s) & location: Julie García
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Description
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"How do you think you could make it rich? Have you ever thought about opening your own restaurant?
Many people choose to quit their jobs and try opening their own restaurants. This can sometimes be a very risky business. People choose to open a business that is already well known. This is called a Franchise. In this lesson, your class will investigate different franchises and decide which one is best to invest in."
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What makes this an interesting WebQuest
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- Very good real work research required and lots of scaffolding provided
- An authentic task that could help students see applications of mathematics and also the basics of business planning
- The classroom evaluation of franchise selection is a great opportunity to transform learning that the delivering teacher should take advantage of
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