This page was created by Ms. Jaime Fauver, a media specialist at Lenape High School in collaboration with Ms. Elaine Riches, a Business Education Teacher at Lenape High School.
This WebQuest could not have been developed without the guidelines and examples provided by the WebQuest Page at San Diego State University . Specifically, the Small Business WebQuest created by Marc Condos and Mark Peaty provided excellent ideas about how to structure a webquest about opening and operating a small business, many of which are incorporated into this webquest.
I welcome all comments about this site. I can be reached by email at jfauver@lrhsd.org.
This WebQuest was designed for high school students in business classes who are learning about the entrepreneurship. This WebQuest requires research, analysis, synthesis and application of knowledge. It can accommodate diverse talents and learning styles of students. It stresses creativity.
Mastery Objectives of Opening and Operating a Small Business WebQuest
Through research, students will discover the challenges and common pitfalls of opening a small business.
Students will compare successful and failed business attempts in order to determine what type of business may be right for them to open.
Students will think creatively about ideas for a business and will create a marketing and business plan to persuade potential investors that their idea is sound.
Adequate Internet connections are necessary so that all students have access to the websites and information. Significant time is needed to devote to generating creative ideas, conducting research, creating the business and marketing plan and sharing results with the class.
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