FCS 6th Grade

●​ Develop a Business Plan Incorporating the Four P’s of Marketing ○​ Identify and develop a product that meets consumer needs. ○​ Describe the unique features and benefits of the product. ○​ Analyze factors affecting product pricing.

○​ Develop a pricing strategy that balances cost, value, and profit margins. ○​ Understand and apply basic financial principles to forecast business outcomes. ○​ Design promotional strategies that effectively communicate product value to the target market ○​ Create marketing materials, including a jingle, logo, and slogan. ○​ Outline distribution channels from manufacturing to the consumer. ○​ Evaluate the most efficient 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 conflict 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 financial principles, including cost analysis and

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