HUMANITIES - YEAR 9
Highlights Humanities 15 Nov 2023
Year 9 Humanities Shark Tank Pitches
Celebrating Innovation: Year 9 Humanities Shark Tank Showdown
In the thrilling world of Year 9 Humanities, our students have embarked on an exciting journey over the last five weeks, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. As part of an immersive project, these innovators teamed up in groups of 2-3 to conceptualize, develop, and pitch innovative products, complete with comprehensive business plans and marketing strategies.
The project, inspired by the popular television show 'Shark Tank', challenged students to come up with an innovative product and present their entrepreneurial ventures to their classmates, who took on the roles of eager investors ready to make strategic investments.
The Four Pillars of Success
1. Innovation:
From groundbreaking services to imaginative products, our Year 9 students demonstrated exceptional innovation. Each group came up with something truly unique, pushing the boundaries of creativity. There were biodegradable water bottles, smart lockers (who integrate Compass in traditional lockers), mouthguards who warn you about concussions, virtual glasses who make you feel the virtual world you are in and many more amazing ideas.
2. Business Plan:
To turn their ideas into reality, students crafted business plans that detailed every aspect of their venture. These plans included financial projections, operational strategies, and a comprehensive overview of their target market.
3. Marketing Strategy:
Understanding that a great idea needs effective promotion, students developed robust marketing strategies. From social media campaigns to traditional advertising methods, each group explored diverse avenues to reach their target audience.
4. The Pitch:
The climax of this exhilarating project was the Shark Tank-style pitch sessions. Students, with confidence and enthusiasm, delivered engaging presentations that covered the benefits of their product or service, outlined their competitive advantage, justified their pricing strategies, and unveiled captivating marketing campaigns.
Success Stories Abound
The classroom transformed into a dynamic marketplace as investors (classmates) eagerly evaluated each pitch. The results were nothing short of spectacular, with students fielding multiple offers from their peers turned 'sharks.' The sense of achievement and excitement among the participants was palpable, highlighting the success of the project in fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration.
Congratulations to all the Year 9 Humanities students for their outstanding performances in the Shark Tank Showdown!
Caroline Eeckhoudt - Humanities Teacher
