how much is ten thousand?

How much is ten thousand?Intriguing Investigations

Would winning a large sum of money change

your life? How much is a large sum anyway?

In this investigation your task is to explore the question ‘How

much is 10 000?’ You will have a fictional budget of ten

thousand dollars to spend. You can buy as many different

things as you like, providing you can find it online.

Your purchases must include the following items:

- a computer based console - a holiday

To manage your spending, you are required to keep a

spreadsheet that contains the cost of everything you

purchase. This will help you stay within your 10 000 dollar

budget.

Once you have spent your money, you will need to prepare

an overview of your purchases to share with the class.

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How much is ten thousand?Intriguing Investigations

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To complete this investigation, you will need

to use some of the following Information and

Communication Technologies.

Internet – for online shopping and research

Excel – To keep track of your spending

A publishing tool such as

PowerPoint, Word, Photostory, Moviemaker or

Publisher to compile your presentation.

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Online Resources

Flight Centre – Find your flights for your holiday

http://www.flightcentre.com.au

Wotif – Find the right accommodation for your holiday

http://www.wotif.com.au

Lasoo – Online Catalogues

http://www.lasoo.com.au

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