Aligned with Florida State Standards | STEAM + Entrepreneurial Elective
Offered by Vintage Candle Treasures – Let’s Pour Candle Bar
By the end of the five day "Pour & Prosper" course you may earn the chance to pour and sell your candle brand in our shop, earn some cash and be eligible to win a paid internship.
Length: 3 hours
Focus: Candle science, safety, cost analysis, branding, and entrepreneurship
Pre-requisite for paid internship opportunity.
Length: 5 days @ 1.5–2 hours/day
Focus: Chemistry, business math, product development, marketing, and presentation
Standard Code
Description
SC.912.P.8.1
Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of matter.
SC.912.P.8.4
Explore the properties and uses of different chemical substances (e.g., wax types, fragrance oils).
SC.912.L.14.6
Demonstrate safe lab practices (heat safety, handling materials).
SC.912.N.1.1
Define scientific investigation using scientific method principles (wax melting points, fragrance blending experiments).
Course Standards (Entrepreneurship 8812110)
Description
01.01
Define entrepreneurship and its benefits.
04.02
Demonstrate understanding of cost, pricing, and profit.
06.03
Design promotional materials using visual, written, and digital formats.
10.01
Create a basic business plan or pitch concept.
11.02
Participate in a simulated or real business activity (Candle Sales Pitch).
Standard Code
Description
VA.912.C.1.1
Apply art concepts to develop a product for personal or commercial use.
VA.912.S.1.4
Use tools and materials safely to create art (candle vessels, labels).
VA.912.F.1.3
Apply visual arts skills in real-world settings.
Standard Code
Description
MA.912.AR.2.2
Use proportions and percent to solve problems (e.g., fragrance load, markup).
MA.912.FL.2.1
Calculate cost of goods sold, profit, and breakeven.
MA.912.A.2.1
Use equations to solve real-world problems.
Standard Code
Description
ELA.912.C.1.2
Write product descriptions using persuasive and informative techniques.
ELA.912.C.4.1
Present ideas and solutions effectively in oral form (pitch presentation).
ELA.912.R.2.4
Interpret visual and textual media (marketing content analysis).
Wax, fragrance, vessels, labels, tools
Student worksheet packet with:
Chemistry lab notes
COGS + pricing breakdown
Branding plan + pitch outline
Certificate of completion (includes instructional hours + standard areas)
Homeschool students in Florida can apply these hours toward: (check with your homeschool agency what you are eligible for)
CTE/Entrepreneurship Elective
STEAM Enrichment or Science Lab
Visual/Performing Arts Credit
Personal Finance/Consumer Ed Hours
Portfolio Projects for Scholarships or Competitions
3-Hour Course: $85 per student
5-Day Workshop Series: $275 per student
Group maximum: 10 students
Group discounts and sibling discounts apply - call for details