Hot Chocolate Stand Project-Based Learning Activity for Grades 4-7

This dynamic entrepreneurial activity integrates multiple subject areas, including English Language Arts (ELA), writing, strategic planning, mathematics, research skills, technology proficiency, artistic expression, and creative thinking.

Objective:

The primary goal is to immerse learners in the entrepreneurial world by guiding them on how to create and operate a successful Hot Chocolate Stand. Through this hands-on experience, they will gain an understanding of business essentials while enhancing critical thinking and creativity.

Learning Outcomes:

Learners will:

• Develop essential skills in planning, teamwork, decision-making, and resource management.
• Gain a comprehensive view of entrepreneurship, covering branding, menu development, pricing strategies, and customer service.

Motivating Question:

"How can we create and operate a successful Hot Chocolate Stand?"

Project Activity Pages:

• Brainstorming Your Hot Chocolate Stand
• My Stand Theme
• Design Your Menu
• List of Ingredients
• Name, Logo, Branding
• Recipe Development
• Market Research
• Marketing Strategies
• Cocao-gram
• Customer Service Plan - How Many Workers?
• Supplies Needed
• Calculating Costs
• Determining Profit
• Start-up Investment
• Making Money
• What if…Challenges
• Reflection
• Final Projects

Learner Decision-Making:

Learners will make real-life business decisions, such as choosing the stand's name, logo, menu offerings, pricing structures, and assigned roles. This process encourages them to think critically and creatively, developing their entrepreneurial skills.

Learner Inquiry:

A key part of this project is fostering investigative skills. Learners will research marketing strategies and techniques to attract customers, enabling them to make informed decisions for their Hot Chocolate Stand.

Feedback/Revisions:

Learners will engage in a feedback and revision process, reflecting on their experiences to identify successes and challenges. This continuous improvement loop promotes self-guided research and extension activities, expanding their understanding and skills.

Published Product:

Upon completion, learners can choose how to present their entrepreneurial journey. Options include creating an awareness campaign for their Hot Chocolate Stand or compiling a book of unique hot chocolate recipes, showcasing their creativity and knowledge.

Extension Activities:

• Menu innovation challenge
• Marketing campaign development
• Customer feedback/survey

How to Use:

The project includes 18 activities, which can be printed and organized into a binder or stapled together. Resources and extension activities are available for learners interested in deepening their understanding. Use of colored pencils, markers, and other creative tools is encouraged to enhance the visual appeal of their project materials. Learners are encouraged to utilize various resources, including the internet, textbooks, maps, and peer collaboration, to successfully complete the project.

Younger learners can focus more on design and recipes, while older learners can delve into the business plan and profit margins. Scaffolding information, including vocabulary, facts, reading lists, and weblinks, is available throughout the project.

Get your learners excited about entrepreneurship with our Hot Chocolate Stand Project – a fun, educational, and comprehensive learning experience!

Total Pages

43 pages

Answer Key

Included

Teaching Duration

2 Weeks

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