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Prepare your students for the business world with projects that teach essential concepts in economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship. This collection includes creating business plans, stock market simulations, and product development tasks. By integrating these projects into your teaching, you can enhance practical skills and financial literacy.
Engaging Business Case Study: Demanding Leadership and High Turnover
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
What matters more- performance or culture? In the dynamic world of real estate sales, Welcome Home Realty has seen significant changes in recent years.James Richardson, an accomplished leader, joined the company as CEO three years ago, breathing new life into a once-stagnant organization. However, his relentless pursuit of excellence, while driving remarkable growth, has brought forth critical issues, particularly high employee turnover, and strained relations. James has been the subject of at least two HR incidents, each of which are detailed in this case study. These incidents both resulted in employees choosing to leave the company. So-- is James' track record of success worth the damage done to the company culture? This question and more like it are broached in this engaging and interactive case study that allows students to explore the relationship between performance, profit, and company culture and what happens when they are at odds with each other. Included in this case study is: Relevant business finances, from before and during Richardson's tenure Detailed accounts of employee behavior from the HR department A thorough case narrative laying out the situation An instructor's guide with notes about how to implement the case A class slideshow to pace the project together Reflection questions to lock in learning and major ideas! This case study is the perfect product for getting your students out of the textbook and into real world scenarios. Give it a try!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Culture, Business, Business Leadership, Business Case Study, Case Study, Firing, Business Activity, Business Game, Simulation
Engaging Business Case Study: Expansion, Mergers, and Acquisitions
Life Studies, Social Studies, Finance, Business, Economics, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Sal’s Snips: A Case Study Exploring Mergers, Competition, and Expansion In front of Sal Saldano sits a huge decision-- whether or not to expand his business to the lucrative downtown of Genericburg. And if so, how? In this case study students will follow the story of an invented small business owner-- Sal Saldano-- as he hires students to consult him on his expansion efforts. Your students will be charged with pouring over the information provided, and then constructing a consultant's presentation for Sal on how he should proceed. In the meantime, students will learn about minimizing risks, best/worst/most-likely outcomes, expansion, and competition. In short, this activity is designed to get them out of the textbook and into real business scenarios! Included Materials : Instructor's Guide : A helpful guide for you, the teacher, as you look to make this project a successful one! Guiding PowerPoint : A detailed slides presentation to keep your students anchored to the content and the task at hand. The presentation is polished, and designed to introduce key ideas that the case study will also address. Student Case Packet : This packet includes an original narrative about Sal Saldano, detailed financial data for Sal’s Snips and its competitor, Cut-N-Go, and a clearly defined task. Students will work in consulting groups to analyze the information and develop a strategic recommendation for Sal. Activity Structure : Introduction : Use the guiding PowerPoint to introduce the case study and key business concepts. Case Scenario : Present the original narrative about Sal Saldano and his decision-making dilemma. Group Work : Divide students into consulting groups and provide them with the student case packet. Give them time to analyze the data, discuss options, and formulate their recommendations. Presentations : Each group will present their strategic recommendation, including financial projections, market analysis, and action steps. Class Discussion : Facilitate a discussion to compare different recommendations and explore the various aspects of the case. This case study not only engages students with a realistic business scenario but also develops their analytical and presentation skills, preparing them for real-world business challenges.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Business Case Study, Case Study, Business, Small Business, Merger, Expansion, Acquisition, Economics, Entrepreneurship , Business Owner
Engaging Business Case Study: Technological Disruption
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
A charming, small town book store begins to face its own mortality as it hires a consulting team (your students) to try to determine next steps. In this case study, your students become the consultants as they work to provide a path forward for the small business, who is considering a buy-out offer. Can "The Creased Page" turn their fortunes around, or are they better off selling and getting out? "The Creased Page," an independent bookstore in a charming suburban town. Owned by Rodney Wheeler, a passionate book enthusiast who faced a heart attack a couple of years ago and is gradually returning to work. The bookstore has been experiencing declining sales due to increased competition and changes in consumer behavior. Customers that once bought a book a week now page through digital books from home. When an international coffee chain offers to buy "The Creased Page" completely for $520,000, potentially transforming it into a coffee shop, what should Rodney do? This is the question at the heart of the "Creased Page" case. The case study includes: A full case study with relevant figures, story, and details Rationale for the decline of the business Profitability information and data A guide for you, the instructor A class presentation to follow along to A student work packet to track their group's work
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Business, Case Study, Business Case Study, Technology, Leadership, Business Owner, Small Business, Technological Disruption
Engaging Business Case Study: Entrepreneur Start-Up
Life Studies, Social Studies, Finance, Business, Career, Economics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Countless students feel eager to start a business of their own but don't know where to start. This case study is made to walk students through the entrepreneurship process and all the hurdles that come along with it. A food truck is the perfect context for students to learn basics such as inventory, business operations, and even conducting a break-even analysis. Students follow Adrian's dream of launching a gourmet food truck, "The Flying Gyro," offering unique and mouth-watering gyro wraps. They are ultimately tasked with understanding the business and making some key decisions surrounding it. This product includes a full case study packet, with a completely original narrative that won't be found anywhere else! It also comes with an instructor implementation guide, class slides, and some basic financial information. Students are tasked with: Market Analysis Location Selection Menu Curation and Ingredient Costs Brand Building and Marketing Strategies Financial Planning and Break-even Analysis Seasonal Demand and Adaptability If you are looking to get students out of their textbooks and into real business scenarios, case studies like these are perfect! Your students will appreciate the opportunity to get real life scenarios and "on the ground" experience that can translate to their future experiences.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Case Study, Business, Entrepreneurship , Starting A Business, Small Business, Start Up, Profit, Business Foundations
Engaging Business Case Study: Branding and Marketing
Life Studies, Social Studies, Finance, Business, Career, Economics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This case study, centered on an environmentally conscious t-shirt company is a great look at a young brand ready to forge their image, and their foothold in the community. This case study follows the a new fashion company and a young entrepreneur-- Sarah Mercer. Her passion for sustainable clothing materials, along with being embedded in her community, has shaped the young brand so far. The company is ripe for a re-brand, though! Students take on the role of branding and marketing consultants as they seek to re-make the image and strategy of the company. The case study follows this general outline: Get familiar with the case Form consulting teams Design a brand Create a marketing plan Present your plan Ultimately, your students will use the case study data to create: A logo & slogan A brand identity (when customers think about your brand, what will they think of?) A marketing plan (How will you raise brand awareness?) If you are looking to get students out of their textbooks and into real business scenarios, case studies like these are perfect! Your students will appreciate the opportunity to get real life scenarios and "on the ground" experience that can translate to their future experiences.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Business, Marketing, Case Study, Branding, Target Market, Market, Entrepreneurship
Engaging Business Case Study: Viral Marketing
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Coaching, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
In this viral marketing case study, students take on the role of a marketing consulting team helping out a local ice cream store-- Sweet Freezes! Sweet Freezes, a family-owned business in the heart of the city, faces intense competition from established dessert joints in the city. In a creative attempt to stand out, the store implements an attention-grabbing campaign, but its effectiveness and impact on sales, foot traffic, and web presence are not entirely clear yet. Sweet Freezes decides to orchestrate a peculiar event where customers try to fight a brain freeze while completing a chilly ice cream-eating challenge. The challenge involves consuming as much ice cream sundaes as possible in 20 minutes time. The event is filmed and shared on social media, generating buzz around the locality and online. Will this viral marketing campaign help the business in the long run, or could their efforts and budget be better spent on other marketing endeavors? This product includes a full case study packet, with a completely original narrative that won't be found anywhere else! It also comes with stunning class slides, and some basic financial and marketing campaign information. Included in this product are: Complete narrative of the case Data from the business and its marketing campaign Exposition information on the business, its mission, and its current marketing efforts A guiding presentation A performance task for students End of case questions to lock in major concepts
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Viral Marketing, Marketing, Business Marketing, Business, Case Study, Business Case Study, Advertising, Viral Advertising, Digital Marketing
Engaging Business Case Study: Business Accounting
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Faithful Fixes: A Case Study in Business Accounting Faith Rodriguez has built her home projects and contractor business, Faithful Fixes, but now she faces a new challenge. With a reliable business and growing opportunities, Faith needs to get her books in check. In this case study, students will step into the role of consultants to help Faith jump start a basic bookkeeping system. Your students will analyze the provided financial data and create a plan to organize Faith's accounting practices. Then they will present her financial situation to her as a client. Along the way, they will learn about the importance of accurate financial records, cash flow management, and the basics of business accounting. Included Materials: Instructor's Guide: A helpful guide with instructions, ideas, and thoughts on carrying out the case Guiding PowerPoint: A detailed slides presentation to introduce key accounting concepts and keep your students aware of the facts of the case Student Case Packet: This packet includes a 100% original narrative about entrepreneur Faith Rodriguez, detailed financial data for Faithful Fixes, LLC, and a clearly defined task. Students will work in groups to analyze the data and develop a bookkeeping system for Faith. This case study not only puts students "in the game" of business, but it also introduces the basics of business accounting, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. All while offering an engaging alternative to the textbook!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Accounting, Profit, Loss, Business Accounting, Revenue, Expenses, Case Study, Business Activity, Entrepreneurship , Economics
Entrepreneur Fair: Start a Business Mini-Unit Grades 4-6
Life Studies, Math, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Projects
This Entrepreneur Fair Mini Unit is completely ready-to-go for your intermediate or middle school classroom. It walks students through the entire process of starting a small business step-by-step. Use it over several weeks, culminating with an Entrepreneur Fair in your classroom where students can buy each other's products and services. This will be the kind of hands-on, applicable learning students don't soon forget! How to Use: Print a booklet (double-sided) for each student with pages 2-7. Print a single page 8 for each student. o What is an Entrepreneur?: Read through as a class and give students time to research entrepreneurs. Decide if students will work independently or in pairs or small groups. o Brainstorming a Product or Service: Support your students as they complete the mind-map to think of a product or service they could sell. Ask questions to get them thinking of ideas. Once they have decided, they complete the page to draw and describe their idea. o Costs to Start a Business: Model a sample product and its costs, then let your students complete this task for their business idea. Encourage them to recycle and reuse items whenever possible: the less they spend, the more profit they can make! o Making the Product: Remind your students about writing instructions. They can include temporal words like first, next, and finally. Then give them class time to make products (some can also be done at home). Decide how much money your students will bring to the fair (and if you will use real money or pretend). I recommend $5. Students need to know this before they can price their item. o Pricing: Give students time to price their product and explain their rationale. o Advertising: Students will create advertisements for their products. You could bring in magazines or show online ads to notice key features: bright, happy, aspirational images with short, catchy phrases and features. You can post the ads around the classroom before the fair. Give students the pretend money (or they bring real money from home) and let them shop for each other’s items. They can make change and keep a tally of sales. o Calculating Profit: Walk students through the profit calculation step-by-step. o Reflection: Finally, give students time to reflect on the entire process.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur Fair, Business, Sale, Money Math, Small Business, Economics, Profit, Mini Unit, Genius Hour
Build Your Business (Inquiry Entrepreneurship Project)
Life Studies, Business, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Projects, Activities
Build Your Business guides students through starting their own business as an engaging entrepreneurship project. This resource equips educators with a comprehensive slideshow presentation and accompanying student workbook for an immersive entrepreneurship unit. Students brainstorm business ideas, conduct market research on potential competitors and industry trends, and craft business plans utilizing tools like the Business Model Canvas. Additional key topics covered include developing a minimum viable product, designing logos and slogans, SWOT analysis, and early advertising. With 30+ total pages, this turnkey product saves teachers valuable prep time. Students will enjoy tapping into their creativity as they bring their innovative business ideas to life. This versatile project facilitates collaboration in small groups or independent work.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Entrepreneurship, Business, Project, Creative, Innovative
Online Lemonade Stand Project
Life Studies, Finance, Home Economics, Business, Math, Money, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Games
The Online Lemonade Stand Project Whether you're a public school teacher or a homeschooler, the Online Lemonade Stand Project is a resource that brings practical business principles into your classroom. Designed to simulate an engaging and realistic lemonade stand experience, this project provides an innovative educational approach for students from grade 5 up to grade 12. Nurturing Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship The Online Lemonade Stand Project takes on the challenges of presenting financial literacy and economic insights to students in a way that is both age-appropriate and dynamic. At its core, it's about giving your pupils practical application of entrepreneurship knowledge within the confines of their learning environment; their very own virtual lemonade stand! An Interactive Experience In this interactive activity, students are tasked with managing every aspect of running a profitable lemonade stand online. From calculating production costs to creating effective pricing strategies, they will experience first-hand how supply and demand dynamics can impact business success. Data trackers: Included in the project materials are data trackers specifically designed for student use. Analyzing outcomes: These help learners analyze outcomes from different strategies. Making adjustments: Identifying areas for potential enhancement and making necessary adjustments as if they were running real-life businesses. Curriculum Alignment Aligned with life studies and math curricula including focus areas such as finance, home economics, business and money management; this learning project isn't just about teaching entrepreneurship concepts but also reinforcing math skills in real-world contexts. Greatest Benefit? The great thing about The Online Lemonade Stand Project? It's highly adaptable! Whether used during whole group lessons or small group activities - even as homework assignments - it accommodates diverse educational needs across multiple grade levels. Yet despite its versatility,the unifying goal remains consistent: To equip students with critical thinking skills essential in today's global economy whilst offering them unique opportunities to learn beyond textbooks through active exploration in digital spaces. If you're looking for versatile yet substantive teaching resources that bring education closer to life experiences – consider integrating The Online Lemonade Stand Project into your curriculum!
Author Mister G's Teacher Shop
Tags Interactive Activity, Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Math Skills, Practical Application, Project Lemonade, Online Lemonade Stand, Lemonade Stand Online, Lemonade Stand Lesson Plans, Lemonade Stand Online Games
Engaging Business Case Study: Responding to Scandals and Crisis
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This case study, based on an environmentally-friendly car company, is a gripping case that explores the harm a company can do to their reputation and the path back to trust with customers. Eco Motor, known for environmental commitment, faces a revelation. Intriguing insights await into the discrepancy in CO2 emission standards. After a tip from someone on the inside, it has come to the government’s attention that Eco Motor lied, and bribed, about meeting emission standards when they hadn’t. Students have two primary tasks: Crafting a public statement acknowledging wrongdoing. Deciding consequences and next steps for Jonathan Steele, Emily Lawson, David Turner, and Nina Rodriguez-- the four personalities at the center of the case narrative with varying levels of culpability in the emissions cover up. Who will need to face the music? Included in this product: An original case narrative A thorough explanation of the case A corresponding slideshow to follow along as a class Summative tasks for group work Reflection questions to highlight main ideas from the narrative If you are looking to get students out of their textbooks and into real business scenarios, case studies like these are perfect! Enjoy, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Scandal, Human Resources, Crisis, Business, Business Case Study, Case Study, Simulation, Leadership
Math Project: Create your Dream Store: Decimal Calculations and Budgeting
Life Studies, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Decimals, Money, Finance, Business, Career, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities, Projects
This is an engaging math project that lets students apply math skills to a realistic situation: opening their own store! Grades to Use With : This project is perfect to use with your middle grades students in grades 5-8. It could also be a great addition to a high school life skills class studying finance, business, or careers. How to Use : Each of your students has won $2,000,000 in the lottery, and they are going to use it to open their very own store! They create a budget for a new business venture by considering the costs to rent a commercial storefront in your area, pay employees, and buy all of the supplies and stock they will need. They can do research on the internet to find out the prices of rental properties and the supplies they will need. They can do decimal calculations by hand or with a calculator. This will include adding decimals and multiplying decimals. Extension : Students who finish early can create an advertisement to attract customers to their new store. You could even have a day where each student presents their unique store idea to the class. Standards: CCSS5.NBT.B.7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used. CCSS7.NS.A.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers. If you enjoy this math project, check out some other options in my store: Math in the Real World: Personal Math Research Project for STEM, Enrichment, or Early Finishers Financial Literacy: Household Budget Project: Taxes, Insurance, Loans, Rent, Groceries and More!
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Math Project, Store Design, Budget, Decimal Calculations, Group Work, Financial Literacy, Applied Math, Money, Business, Project, Budgeting Project For Highschool Students
Engaging Business Case Study: Business Ethics
Life Studies, Social Studies, Finance, Business, Career, Economics, History, Psychology, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
Ethics happen in the little grey areas of life. This case study places your students in a perfect example of one of those grey areas. The ManuJet case follows a new manager trying to find early managerial success while navigating a difficult ethical situation. This case study is designed for high school business students to analyze competing priorities between low wage workers and an ethically questionable wage practice. This product includes a full case study packet, with a custom narrative specifically made to bring about great debate on ethics! It also comes with an instructor guide, class slides, and some basic financial information on ManuJet and its competitors. Overall, the case study includes: A case study narrative An overview of Manujet An overview of rival companies Analysis of the ethics dilemma An instructor's guide A class slideshow to review and discuss the facts of the case An overarching task for students: "The Board of Directors meet in 3 weeks to discuss your vision for the plant, any courses of action you feel are necessary, and to hear your goals for the plant this year. Prepare a presentation with this information, using the information from the case." If you are looking to get students out of their textbooks and into real world scenarios, case studies like these are perfect!
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Ethics, Business, Case Study, Morality, Business Ethics, Morals, Leadership, Decision Making
Engaging Business Case Study: Consolidation and Innovation
Social Studies, Life Studies, Economics, Finance, Business, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
This case study, centered on Mentat Tech Company, offers an engaging and thoughtful scenario for teachers looking to bring real world scenarios to their students. This assignment challenges students to analyze and make strategic decisions for a technology company facing financial struggles. Students will dive into the financial performance and profitability of different divisions within the company and wrestle with the dilemma of recommending what to do with the different branches of the company, potentially resulting in job losses. After all-- no one wants to be the "bad guy", but are cuts warranted? This case study fosters critical thinking and basic financial analysis. It serves as a helpful tool for educators aiming to get students into practical problem-solving and decision-making in the area of business. The question at the center of the case? "Should Mentat Tech consolidate operations? And if so, how?" This question is more loaded than it appears! This product includes a full case study packet, with a completely original narrative that won't be found anywhere else! It also comes with an instructor implementation guide, class slides, and some basic financial and company culture information. Overall, the case study includes: An extensive case study narrative Basics of the businesses' operations Key financial data The teacher's guide for carrying out the case study A class presentation to go over the presented facts A presentation assignment for students Students are asked to: Task Overview: Your team's task is to conduct a thorough analysis of Mentat Tech Corporation based on the provided case study, prepare a formal presentation for the class, and be prepared to discuss the reflection questions after the presentation.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Business, Case Study, Business Case Study, Technology, Consolodation, Innovation, Revenue, Layoffs