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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.  \nSnapshot  \nEngage 1  \nStudents learn about Shark Tank-style product pitches by watching clips from the show and evaluating them through a reflection handout.  \nExplore 1  \nStudents brainstorm a product or service by doing a Collective Brain Dump and business brainstorming in groups.  \nEngage 2  \nGroups vet product and business ideas and decide how they will move forward with the idea or instead brainstorm some more.  \nExplore 2  \nStudents explore successful and failed company products and begin their own business plan outline.  \nExplain  \nStudents learn more about the common elements of a business plan and what routine formulas are used in the development of a business plan.  \nExtend  \nGroups revise their business plan outline, then use the outline to develop a business pitch.  \nEvaluate  \n[https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108](https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108)  \nPage 2 of 16  \nStudents 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.  \n[https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108](https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/lesson/3116?rev=34108)  \nPage 3 of 16  \nAttachments  \n  Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx  \n  Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n  Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n  Barbara King Note Catcher—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n  Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx  \n  Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n  Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n  Business Plan Outline—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n  Business Plan Vocabulary—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pptx  \n  Business Plan Vocabulary—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx  \n Company Brainstorming (Teacher Resource)—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n Company Brainstorming (Teacher Resource)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx  \n Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n Company Brainstorming—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n Industry Deck—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n Industry Deck—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n  Lesson Slides—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx  \n  Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx  \n  Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n  Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n  Pitch Reflection—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n  Pitch Rubric (for Sharks)—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n  Pitch Rubric (for Sharks)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n  Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish.docx  \n  Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pdf  \n  Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks!.docx  \n  Pitch Rubric—Watch Out for Sharks!. pdf  \n Student Pitch (Sample Responses)—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx  \n Student Pitch—Watch Out for Sharks! -Spanish. pptx  \n Student Pitch—Watch Out for Sharks!. pptx  \nMaterials  \n Lesson Slides (attached)  \n Pitch Reflection handout (attached; one per student)  \n Company Brainstorming handout (attached; one per group)  \n Company","cbCaidPGsyk8Ney7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidPGsyk8Ney7","pdf",206515,16,"English","# Essential Question\n# Summary\n# Snapshot\n## Engage 1\n## Explore 1\n## Engage 2\n## Explore 2\n# Explain\n# Extend\n# Evaluate\n# Teacher's Note: Lesson Sequencing and Pacing\n## Engage 1 Purpose and Pacing","[{\"question\":\"What is the lesson’s essential question?\",\"answer\":\"What is necessary to develop a business plan?\"},{\"question\":\"How do students progress through the lesson activities?\",\"answer\":\"Students move through Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate stages, beginning with pitch clips and brainstorming and ending with group pitches and calculations.\"},{\"question\":\"What do students do in the Engage 1 activity?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"}]","Watch Out for Sharks! - Draft a Business Plan Using Shark Tank - Grade 11-12 Mathematics | PDF",1790630333]