Snack Shop Fundraiser Project
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Snack Shop Fundraiser Project

Grade 8MathEnglish14 days
The "Snack Shop Fundraiser Project" engages 8th-grade students in a hands-on learning experience combining mathematics and English language arts to run a school snack shop. Students work collaboratively to develop pricing strategies, create financial models, and design marketing campaigns, integrating their knowledge of proportional relationships and linear functions with persuasive communication techniques. Through activities like a 'Shark Tank' pitch and multimedia presentations, they not only learn to balance profitability with affordability but also showcase their understanding of business planning, teamwork, and leadership.
Snack ShopFundraiserMathematicsMarketingPersuasive CommunicationTeamworkBusiness Planning
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create and manage a successful school snack shop that balances profitability with affordability, effectively markets its products, and uses mathematical and persuasive skills to ensure financial success and customer loyalty?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • What factors need to be considered when pricing items for a school snack shop to ensure both profitability and affordability?
  • How can we effectively market our school snack shop to attract and retain customers?
  • What role does budgeting and financial management play in running a successful school snack shop?
  • How can we apply mathematical concepts to calculate costs, revenue, and profits in our snack shop project?
  • In what ways can we use persuasive language and advertising techniques to promote our school snack shop?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will understand and apply pricing strategies to balance profitability and affordability in a retail environment.
  • Students will develop marketing strategies using persuasive language to attract and retain customers.
  • Students will learn to create budgets and manage financial records for a small business project.
  • Students will apply mathematical concepts to calculate costs, revenue, and profit.
  • Students will use multimedia and visual displays to support their snack shop presentations.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5
Primary
Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph. Compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways.Reason: Students will use graphing to analyze and compare pricing strategies and profitability.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2
Primary
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.Reason: Students will create marketing materials that explain their products and prices effectively.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.3
Secondary
Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line; give examples of functions that are not linear.Reason: Students will create linear models to project earnings and expenses, helping them understand financial dynamics of their shop.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.5
Secondary
Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.Reason: Students will showcase their snack shop plan using multimedia presentations to highlight key strategies and goals.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Shark Tank Snack Edition

Students will participate in a simulated 'Shark Tank' pitch, where they present unique snack ideas to a panel of teachers acting as potential investors. This experience will stimulate their creativity and business acumen, fostering skills in persuasion, mathematics, and market analysis.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Snack Shop Dream Team Assembly

Students will form teams to brainstorm and develop a concept for their school snack shop, focusing on who their target customers are, what unique value their shop will offer, and initial ownership roles within the group.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Break into groups of 3-4 students and discuss personal strengths and interests related to the snack shop project.
2. Conduct a brainstorming session to list potential snack ideas and themes for the snack shop.
3. Decide on a collective snack shop theme or focus based on the brainstorming ideas.
4. Identify target customers and outline what makes their shop unique compared to others.
5. Assign roles, such as CEO, CFO, Marketing Director within each group, to establish leadership and accountability.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA group presentation outlining their snack shop concept, target customers, unique value proposition, and team roles.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.5 by developing skills in organizing and presenting ideas and aligning teams under focused goals.
Activity 2

Pricing Strategy Pro Analyst

Students will analyze different pricing strategies considering factors like cost, competitor pricing, and target profit margins to determine price points for their shop items.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research local snack prices and compare to proposed shop items to understand market pricing.
2. Calculate the cost of production for at least three potential snack items using ingredient costs, considering bulk purchases.
3. Apply mathematical ratios to determine unit rate and project potential profits at different price points.
4. Use graphing to illustrate proportional relationships between cost, price, and profitability for chosen items.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed report with proposed pricing strategies, including graphs and calculations, for at least three snack items.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5 by analyzing proportional relationships and determining unit rates for effective pricing.
Activity 3

Captivating Campaign Creations

Students will design and develop marketing materials utilizing persuasive language and advertising techniques to effectively convey their shop’s message.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review examples of successful marketing campaigns and identify persuasive techniques used.
2. Draft informative and engaging advertisements for their snack shop using persuasive text.
3. Design visually appealing posters or social media posts using graphic design tools to support text messages.
4. Conduct peer reviews to provide feedback and refine marketing materials.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of compelling marketing materials including posters, social media graphics, and advertisements using persuasive language.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2 by focusing on writing organized and engaging informational texts.
Activity 4

Snack Shop Showcase Extravaganza

Students will compile and present their entire snack shop plan to showcase their understanding and preparedness for a successful business venture.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Integrate individual components (pricing strategy, financial models, marketing materials) into a unified business plan presentation.
2. Develop a multimedia presentation using slides, videos, and/or interactive elements to highlight key strategic points.
3. Rehearse presentations focusing on clarity, engagement, and persuasive delivery.
4. Present to an audience of teachers and peers for final feedback and assessment.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive multimedia presentation covering all aspects of the snack shop plan, highlighting key strategies, and future business projections.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.5 by integrating multimedia components to enhance oral presentations and emphasize key strategies.
Activity 5

Math Meets Market: Graphical Business Planning

Students will construct linear models to predict earnings and project expenses, fostering an understanding of financial dynamics in a small business.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Learn to create equations in the form y = mx + b and interpret their components in financial contexts.
2. Gather data on expected sales and fixed/variable expenses related to their snack products.
3. Utilize the linear equation to model different financial scenarios, adjusting variables to see projected impacts on profits.
4. Create graphs to visually represent projected earnings versus expenses, allowing for comparison across various scenarios.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA series of graphs and linear models projecting potential earnings and expenses for the snack shop project.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsMatches CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.3 by teaching students to understand and apply linear functions for business financial planning.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

School Snack Shop Project Rubric

Category 1

Mathematical Application

Assesses the student's ability to apply mathematical concepts of proportional relationships, unit rates, and linear functions to practical business scenarios.
Criterion 1

Analysis of Pricing Strategies

Evaluates the ability to analyze different pricing strategies using mathematical concepts like unit rate and proportional relationships.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of pricing strategies by effectively using unit rates and proportional relationships, resulting in innovative pricing solutions.

Proficient
3 Points

Shows thorough understanding of pricing strategies with appropriate use of unit rates and proportional relationships, consistently applying them to inform pricing decisions.

Developing
2 Points

Shows emerging understanding of pricing strategies with inconsistent application of unit rates and proportional relationships.

Beginning
1 Points

Exhibits minimal understanding of pricing strategies with little to no application of unit rates and proportional relationships.

Criterion 2

Financial Modelling

Evaluates the ability to construct and interpret linear models to forecast earnings and expenses.

Exemplary
4 Points

Creates sophisticated linear models that accurately predict financial outcomes and showcases exceptional understanding of financial dynamics through graphs and calculations.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops accurate linear models and graphs to illustrate financial predictions, demonstrating strong understanding.

Developing
2 Points

Constructs basic linear models with limited accuracy, showing partial understanding of financial dynamics.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to develop linear models and interpret financial data accurately, showing minimal understanding.

Category 2

Marketing Strategy

Evaluates the ability to design effective marketing strategies using persuasive language and creative presentation.
Criterion 1

Persuasive Communication

Assesses the creation of engaging marketing materials using persuasive techniques to attract customers.

Exemplary
4 Points

Crafts exceptionally engaging and persuasive marketing materials that creatively incorporate advanced techniques to captivate the audience.

Proficient
3 Points

Produces compelling marketing materials that successfully employ persuasive techniques to engage the audience.

Developing
2 Points

Develops marketing materials that show emerging use of persuasive techniques with partial effectiveness.

Beginning
1 Points

Creates marketing materials with minimal use of persuasive techniques, showing limited engagement strategies.

Category 3

Collaboration and Leadership

Assesses the student's ability to work effectively in teams, take on leadership roles, and contribute to group objectives.
Criterion 1

Teamwork and Role Assignment

Evaluates the student’s involvement in group activities, including effective communication and role fulfillment.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates outstanding leadership and teamwork skills, actively contributing to group success and motivating peers.

Proficient
3 Points

Shows strong teamwork skills and effectively fulfills assigned roles, contributing to group objectives.

Developing
2 Points

Participates in group activities with inconsistent role fulfillment and communication challenges.

Beginning
1 Points

Exhibits minimal participation in group activities with limited contribution to team goals.

Category 4

Presentation and Multimedia Integration

Assesses the ability to organize and deliver a clearly articulated presentation using multimedia tools effectively.
Criterion 1

Presentation Skills and Multimedia Use

Evaluates the clarity, engagement, and multimedia integration of the presentation.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers an outstanding presentation that is clear, engaging, and effectively integrates multimedia elements to enhance understanding.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents information clearly and effectively with good use of multimedia to support content.

Developing
2 Points

Presents information with some clarity and limited multimedia support, demonstrating partial engagement.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to present information clearly and with minimal multimedia use, showing limited engagement.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflect on the entire process of creating and managing a school snack shop. What were the most challenging aspects, and how did you overcome them?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how effectively do you think your team balanced profitability with affordability in your snack shop pricing strategy?

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Question 3

Which marketing strategies do you believe were the most successful in attracting customers to your snack shop, and why?

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Question 4

What is one mathematical concept that you found particularly useful in planning and implementing your snack shop, and how did it contribute to your project's success?

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Question 5

What new skills and understanding have you gained from participating in the snack shop project? Select all that apply.

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Options
Budgeting and financial management
Marketing and advertising
Team collaboration and leadership
Mathematical calculations
Creative thinking and problem-solving