Elementary Entreprenurship

School:: Laurel Oak Elementary
Subject:: Technology
Teacher:: Laurie DeMorett
Students Impacted:: 150
Grade:: K-5
Date:: September 11, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

A Champion For Learning - $267.68

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 100

5^th grade students worked in groups and used the materials to start their own business as entrepreneurs. They identified a problem to solve, designed and pitched a product concept, made the product, and reflected upon their experience. Overall, students were immersed in an authentic learning environment and felt empowered as entrepreneurs.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

As a newer initiative in CCPS elementary schools, Instructional Resource/Technology teachers will take on an entrepreneurship leader role. Students will work collaboratively in groups throughout the first semester to create and sell a product to solve a real-world problem. Students need access to materials in order to create their products.

What will be done with my students

This program provides a way for young students to be exposed to (and empowered by) entrepreneurship. Students work in teams to develop a product, pitch their idea, and launch their business. The starting point for creation is ‘reduce, reuse, or recycle’ – which tends to inspire discussion and innovation around social good. The unit culminates in a marketplace experience. The classroom teachers collaborate with volunteer business professionals who mentor student teams, provide real-world context, and champion student efforts.

Benefits to my students

Students will gain life long experience with exposure to learning critical skills and behaviors of entrepreneurs.

Budget Narrative

These items will help students to create their products to start their business.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	200 Sublimation Magnet Blanks	$21.39
2	150 Sublimation Coaster Blanks	$23.53
3	120 Sublimation Keychains	$12.83
4	2 Packs of Sublimation Paper	$42.69
5	Cricut Markers	$19.68
6	2 UV Resin	$62.04
7	Colored Cardstock	$16.00
8	Sticker Paper	$16.04
9	Shrinky Dink Kit	$21.39
10	Bracelet Maker	$32.09
	Total:	$267.68

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