This webquest is geared towards students in 6th- 8th grade. Students investigate different franchises and decide which one they want to invest in. After they select a franchise, they will prepare a business plan and try to convince their classmates to invest in their franchise through a slideshow presentation. A rubric is given so students know what is expected of them. This webquest fits within the scope of This We Believe through several characteristics under Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Students are engaged in active, purposeful learning. Students are definitely at the center of the learning process when working on this project. The curriculum is also challenging and exploratory. Students are not listening to teacher lecture but are required to learn independently by researching different sites to find information about franchises and business plans. Furthermore, different teaching and learning approaches are being used. The students are divided into groups of three and each assigned a responsibility. After all of the research has been completed students present a slideshow presentation. This project incorporates technology and also appeals to visual learners. I think this would be a great activity to try in the classroom. ~Wendy Marney
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