FCS 6th Grade

○ Evaluate the most effcient and effective methods to deliver the product to the consumer.

SCAFFOLDING IN ACTION

Skill Building

● Identify Characteristics of a Good Employee/Student (Soft Skills) ● Communication Skills

○ Role-Playing Exercises: Create scenarios where students must practice active listening, provide feedback, and adapt their communication style to different audiences. ○ Public Speaking Workshops: Conduct sessions where students practice public speaking, presenting ideas clearly and concisely. ○ Writing Workshops: Assign projects that involve

writing emails, reports, and other business communications to enhance clarity and professionalism.

● People Skills/Social Skills

○ Group Projects: Facilitate group work to encourage teamwork, collaboration, and confict resolution ○ Peer Feedback Sessions: Implement sessions where students give and receive constructive feedback on interpersonal interactions.

○ Empathy Exercises: Use role-playing or discussion activities that help students understand and practice empathy in various situations. ● Develop a Business Plan Incorporating the Four P’s of Marketing ● Product

○ Market Research Projects: Have students conduct surveys and research to identify consumer needs and develop a product that meets those needs. ○ Product Development Workshops: Organize sessions where students brainstorm and prototype product ideas. ○ Pricing Strategy Simulations: Use case studies and simulations to teach students how to set prices based on cost, competition, and consumer demand. ○ Financial Literacy Workshops: Conduct workshops on basic fnancial principles, including cost analysis and proft margins. ○ Budgeting Exercises: Have students create and manage a budget for their business plan, forecasting potential profts and losses. ○ Financial Analysis Tools: Introduce software or tools that help students calculate and analyze fnancial data ○ Marketing Campaign Projects: Assign projects where students create comprehensive marketing campaigns,

● Price

● Proft/Loss Equation

● Promotion