All grades  Project 4 weeks

TikTok Treasures: Budgeting Business Bliss!

Jordan D
3A-AP-16
TH:Cr1.HS1.c
TH:Cr1.HS1.b
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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Purpose

Create a TikTok series centered around your hobby or interest, with the ultimate goal of transforming your passion into a small business venture. This project will guide you through understanding the financial aspects of running a business, from budgeting to making informed decisions. By collaborating with community partners and utilizing feedback, you'll refine your business plan and creatively present your ideas. Through this hands-on experience, you'll develop critical skills in self-directed learning, critical thinking, and effective communication, all while exploring the impact of technology on your creative expression.

Learning goals

Develop a comprehensive understanding of budgeting by researching and listing costs associated with producing a TikTok series, and creating a detailed budget plan. Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills by exploring innovative approaches to visually represent business plans and financial decisions. Foster self-directed learning and academic mindset through peer feedback, self-reflection, and collaboration with community partners. Strengthen communication skills by presenting your TikTok series and business plan in a simulated real-world business pitch. Cultivate a sense of place and identity by engaging in a project that is meaningful to your interests and community.
Standards
  • [Computer Science Teachers Association] 3A-AP-16 - Design and iteratively develop computational artifacts for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue by using events to initiate instructions.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] TH:Cr1.HS1.c - Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] TH:Cr1.HS1.b - Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Create a TikTok series that showcases DIY crafts or upcycling projects, capturing the creative process and final results. Develop a comprehensive business plan for an online store that sells craft kits and supplies, integrating feedback from community partners. Design visually engaging charts and models to communicate your financial strategies and decisions. Present your TikTok series and business plan in a simulated pitch event to classmates and community partners. Participate in a Collaboration Fair to exhibit your project outcomes and highlight the role of local partners in your learning journey.

Launch

Kick off your project with a dynamic 'Budget Bootcamp,' where you engage in interactive games simulating real-life financial scenarios. These activities will help you grasp the essentials of budgeting, cost recognition, and financial management in an enjoyable and practical way. This hands-on experience will set the stage for developing your TikTok series and business plan, ensuring you are equipped with the necessary skills to manage your project's finances effectively.

Exhibition

Organize a "Collaboration Fair" where you showcase your TikTok series and business plan to classmates, teachers, and community partners. Set up interactive booths where you can demonstrate your budgeting strategies, display charts and visuals, and discuss the role of local partners in your project. Engage visitors with live presentations or performances that highlight your creative process and the impact of technology on your design choices. Use this opportunity to gather feedback and reflect on your learning journey.