Watch Out for Sharks! - Draft a Business Plan Using Shark Tank - Grade 11-12 Mathematics

Sep 28, 2026

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Lesson plan for 11th–12th grade Math of Finance focused on developing business plans through Shark Tank-style product pitches. Students analyze Shark Tank pitches, learn mathematical models for common business-planning formulas, and collaborate to brainstorm, vet, and revise ideas into a structured business plan outline and final pitch. Activities span Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate, including optional ICAP video use, reflection and pitching materials, and group presentations with guest “sharks.”

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

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Essential Question

Summary

Snapshot

Engage 1

Explore 1

Engage 2

Explore 2

Explain

Extend

Evaluate

Teacher's Note: Lesson Sequencing and Pacing

Engage 1 Purpose and Pacing

Page 1 of 16 Watch Out for Sharks! Draft a Business Plan Using Shark Tank Lydia Baker, Keiana Cross, Kelsey Willems Published by K20 Center This work is licensed under a Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 License Grade Level Subject Course 11th – 12th Grade Mathematics Math of Finance Time Frame Duration 340-370 minutes 7-9 class periods Essential Question What is necessary to develop a business plan? Summary In this lesson, students will explore Shark Tank pitches and business plans. They will learn how to create mathematical models for common formulas used in planning a business. Finally, groups will apply their knowledge to create their own business pitch and present it to the class and hopefully a panel of guest“sharks.” This lesson also contains an optional ICAP video. Snapshot Engage 1 Students learn about Shark Tank-style product pitches by watching clips from the show and evaluating them through a reflection handout. Explore 1 Students brainstorm a product or service by doing a Collective Brain Dump and business brainstorming in groups. Engage 2 Groups vet product and business ideas and decide how they will move forward with the idea or instead brainstorm some more. Explore 2 Students explore successful and failed company products and begin their own business plan outline. Explain Students learn more about the common elements of a business plan and what routine formulas are used in the development of a business plan. Extend Groups revise their business plan outline, then use the outline to develop a business pitch. Evaluate [https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108](https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108) Page 2 of 16 Students give their own Shark Tank-style product pitch and share their calculations. Students also have the opportunity to watch an ICAP video about an entrepreneur. [https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108](https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108) Page 3 of 16 Attachments Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Business Plan Vocabulary—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pptx Business Plan Vocabulary—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx Company Brainstorming (Teacher Resource)—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Company Brainstorming (Teacher Resource)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Industry Deck—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Industry Deck—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Lesson Slides—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Pitch Rubric (for Sharks)—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Pitch Rubric (for Sharks)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf Student Pitch (Sample Responses)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx Student Pitch—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pptx Student Pitch—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx Materials Lesson Slides (attached) Pitch Reflection handout (attached; one per student) Company Brainstorming handout (attached; one per group) Company

FAQs

What is the lesson’s essential question?

What is necessary to develop a business plan?

How do students progress through the lesson activities?

Students move through Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate stages, beginning with pitch clips and brainstorming and ending with group pitches and calculations.

What do students do in the Engage 1 activity?

Students watch Shark Tank-style product pitch clips and evaluate them using a reflection handout to start thinking about potential products and strong pitch elements.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by ahduag