We used the idea of a ‘Shark Tank’ to help the students learn the fundamentals of financing a product or service. Based on the reality TV show called ‘Shark Tank,’ which involves a panel of sharks or entrepreneurs who are presented. Next, they designed story boards, business plans, marketing strategies and explained investments Sharks could make.
Students displayed their products/services and presented their marketing campaigns to class, peers, and teacher. Students who made it through this round then continued and presented to the adult investors (Sharks: ALPS staff and guest Shark, Assistant Superintendent,Tom Lind). The final phase included the investors offering a monetary amount (math and negotiation skills) and possible additional incentives to entice the students to choose their company.Shark Tank Winners:
Monday
1st Place: Cassidy Randles-The Brain and Four Brawns-video game
2nd Place: Samia and Kiauna-Precision Bookmark-product
3rd Place: Mayra and Victoria—Sound Loud Speaker-product
Tuesday
1st Place– D’Angleo and Merced – Galaxy Ball-product
2nd Place– Sophia and Yadira – Volleyball Shooter-product
3rd Place: Tie– Martin, Leslie, and Michael – Shiny Glasses-product
Lily, Max, and Hope – Cleat Adapterproduct
Thursday
1st Place: Myah, Samantha, Alexandra – 73.25 – Duke the Dino, video game
2nd Place: Sebastian and Dorothy – Classy Glass, product
3rd Place: Tie- Amy, Marissa, Karla -Toaster Cooker, product
Fernando and Philippe -Amusphere, product
