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11th Grade  Project 2 weeks

"Biz Whiz: Manage Your Dream Venture!"

Lisa R
HS-ESS3-3
HS-ESS3-3
3B-CS-01
Productive Collaborator
Critical Thinker
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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to equip students with the skills to create business plans that balance profitability with ethical and social responsibility. Through hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and interactions with community partners, students will develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. They will apply these competencies to design and present innovative business solutions that address sustainability and ethical considerations. This project aims to foster a deeper understanding of the role of ethical practices in business and their impact on community and economic development.

Learning goals

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how ethical business practices impact community development and economic growth. They will learn to create balanced business plans that integrate profitability with social responsibility through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies. Additionally, students will enhance their collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills by engaging with local business leaders and community members, culminating in a digital marketing campaign and a 'Shark Tank Simulation' exhibition.
Standards
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] HS-ESS3-3 - Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] HS-ESS3-3 - Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.
  • [Computer Science Teachers Association] 3B-CS-01 - Categorize the roles of operating system software.
Competencies
  • Productive Collaborator - Engages with others to achieve a common goal through building positive relationships, actively listening, showing empathy, and making individual contributions to a larger group.
  • Critical Thinker - Thinks deeply and makes informed decisions to create solutions or new understanding supported by relevant and reliable evidence.
  • Empowered Learner - Demonstrates mastery and application of academic competencies. Develops the skills and dispositions to persist through difficulties and plan for a future of self-improvement.

Products

Students will create comprehensive business plans that include financial projections, ethical guidelines, and sustainability strategies. They will develop digital marketing campaigns featuring social media posts, websites, and promotional videos for their socially responsible products or services. Additionally, students will produce a business pitch presentation to showcase their plans during the exhibition event. Throughout the project, students will compile a portfolio of research and case study analyses that illustrate successful integration of ethical practices in business.

Launch

Kick off the project with a dynamic 'Business Plan Bootcamp' where students engage in hands-on workshops led by local entrepreneurs. These workshops will cover essential elements of creating balanced business plans, such as profitability and ethical considerations. Students will participate in interactive activities that challenge them to think critically and collaborate effectively, setting the stage for their business plan development.

Exhibition

Students will participate in a 'Shark Tank Simulation' event, presenting their business plans to a panel of local entrepreneurs and community leaders. This exhibition will emulate the format of the TV show, allowing students to showcase their digital marketing campaigns and socially responsible products or services. The event will include opportunities for the panel to ask questions and provide constructive feedback, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas. Students will also display their promotional materials, such as social media posts, websites, and videos, to highlight their innovative approaches to balancing profitability and ethics in business.