The Class Business Project integrates ELA, Math, and Social Studies-Economics so that students can create and run their own business. Through this experience, students will learn how to complete a job application, write a resume, obtain references, and interview for a position in the class business.

Once hired in their role, they will complete the necessary tasks to write a business loan request, name their business, design a logo, develop a product, advertise their product, determine how to price the product, keep track of expenses , sell their product, repay their loan, and donate their profits to a charity. 

This is one of my favorite projects!

Ohio Social Studies Standards - Economic Strand: 3rd Grade

• A consumer is a person whose wants are satisfied by using goods and services. A producer makes goods and/or provides services.
• A market is where buyers and sellers exchange goods and services.
• Making decisions involves weighing costs and benefits.

Ohio Social Studies Standards - Economic Strand: 4th Grade

• Entrepreneurs in Ohio and the United States of America organize productive resources and take risks to make a profit and compete with other producers.
• Tables and charts organize data in various formats to help individuals understand issues.