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Starting a Business – Ghostbusters

Category: Movies, Music & TV | Age Group: 14-16

TOPIC:

Risk versus Reward: Being an Entrepreneur

RESOURCES NEEDED:

Movie rental

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY:

Teens want to earn some extra money. When they finish school they will be looking for employment. In today’s economy this may be a challenge. They may have the skills and desire to become a successful entrepreneur. Watching the movie “Ghostbusters together will expose them in a humourous way to the concept of being an entrepreneur. It also leads to an awareness of the risks and rewards involved in starting up a business.

THE ACTIVITY:
  • Watch the movie together. (In the movie three paranormal psychologists lose their jobs at Columbia University, and go into business for themselves—funded by a second mortgage payment. A risky investment that nearly fails, but luckily New York City becomes a hot spot for ghost activity, and their business is a terrific success.
  • After watching the movie, discuss with your child questions such as:
    1. Why did they start up this business?
    2. Was it a good idea?
    3. They took out a second mortgage to finance the business. What is a second mortgage?
    4. What skill do you think a person needs to be an entrepreneur?
    5. What are the pros and cons of running a business?
FOLLOW UP IDEAS:
  • Open following web link and suggest your child play a free online game that gives them a chance to try to run a business successfully.
  • Talk with your child about the individual businesses in your community. What made them successful?
WEBSITES:
  • This website teaches the steps needed to start a business. There are ideas for teens to get a job.
    http://www.moneyinstructor.com/kids.asp
  • This series of videos was produced by The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education. The six half-hour video programs talk about entrepreneurial characteristics, skills, and processes that can be applied to all kinds of endeavours – not just business ventures.
    http://cfeespiritofadventure.com/