Travis R. Martin, CPA, MBA

Discussion of first workshop in the Vanguard Black Swan Fund project for History of Globalization class. Project uses a project based learning approach.

Hands-on project designed for Computer Applications and Media Literacy classes. Students test Pandora’s music recommendations using project based learning.

If there is a specific business topic that you would like to see an activity or project for, let me know by leaving a comment below or send me an e-mail to travis@travisrmartin.com.

Students research and apply their knowledge of mutual funds by creating their own fund. They then “sell” their fund to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.

Product placements in movies and television shows have become common thanks to Steven Spielberg and his inclusion of a little-known bite sized Hershey product into his movie, E.T. n this lesson, students learn the basics of product placement.

“Accounting Monopoly” is a great way to give your Accounting students practice journalizing business transactions in a simulated business environment.

As a starting point for my unit on investing, I like to emphasize the importance of having the right expectations when making an investment

In this activity, students combine their knowledge of bank accounts with online research to produce a sales presentation for a bank of their choice.

This lesson guides students through the basics of checking and savings accounts.

Lesson covering the concepts of simple interest, compound growth, and the Rule of 72. It revolves around a PowerPoint discussion that provides the basics, as well as some eye-opening examples of how the concepts can be applied in real life.