Simulations & Investigations
Historical Eras
Decode a historic ledger that belonged to William Ramsay, a merchant in Alexandria, Virginia in the mid-1700s. Or see how this simulation was developed.
Learn more about the business of slavery by exploring four historic documents from the United States slave trade. Or see how this simulation was developed.
Investigate the market revolution in the 1800s through the stories of five Americans from the Merchant Era. Optimized for desktops and laptops.
Trace the cultivation, trade, purchase, and consumption of four key drinks from the Merchant Era: tea, chocolate, water, and whiskey.
Explore the Consumer Era in the United States through objects, stories, and videos.
Visit the world of teenage consumers and see the diverse objects that lived in teenagers' bedrooms during the Consumer Era.
Spend time exploring Globalization and Food, two topics from the Global Era.
Take a closer look at the Global Era topics of Finance and Discount Retail.
Dig deeper into the Global Era topics of Networks and Earnings.
Explorations
Do you have what it takes to be a farmer? Climb into the cab of a tractor, pick a crop, and make informed decisions about how to manage your farm. Click here to explore objects related to this exploration.
As the owner of a new cat food company, you will need to make tough choices to manage the triple bottom line: the balance between people, profit, and planet that will make your business a success.
How do you bring an innovation to market? Explore four historic case studies to learn how real entrepreneurs moved from an initial idea to a final product. Click here to explore objects related to this exploration.
While there are many successful paths to launch a new product, there are also a few ways to fail. As the owner of a popular American candy company, you will need to make careful choices to help your product succeed in the Chinese market.
Companies often face complex ethical business dilemmas. Explore out six fictional scenarios to see how you would respond to a challenging business situation.
