Mind Your Own Beeswax

Unit Slides

Design Brief & Student Handout

General summary of unit:

Situation: PURE BEESWAX is community boutique that is looking for handmade products to be sold. With the popularity of backyard beekeeping, there is an abundance of beeswax. You will be working in teams to develop, manufacture, and market beeswax lip balm. 

Skills students need or will develop:

• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Students will learn how to think creatively and develop innovative agritourism ideas to increase profitability and agricultural literacy. They will explore business concepts and entrepreneurial skills essential for launching and managing a successful agritourism venture.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Working in teams, students will collaborate to design comprehensive agritourism experiences. They will practice effective communication, division of responsibilities, and cooperation, which are valuable skills in both business and everyday life.

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students will analyze real-world scenarios and apply critical thinking to address challenges faced by farmers and agritourism businesses. They will devise solutions, create contingency plans, and make informed decisions to enhance the viability of their agritourism concepts.

• Presentation and Communication: Students will develop strong presentation skills, including public speaking, visual communication, and the ability to articulate their agritourism ideas effectively. These skills are crucial for conveying their business plans and engaging with audiences.

• Research and Market Analysis: Students will conduct research to gather information about potential customers, competitors, and market trends. They will learn how to analyze data and use it to make informed decisions, an essential skill in both entrepreneurship and various careers.