💡 Format Options

1. Three-Hour Masterclass – “Candle Chemistry & Commerce”

• Length: 3 hours

• Focus: Candle science, safety, cost analysis, branding, and entrepreneurship
  
  

2. 5-Day Workshop Series – “Launch Your Candle Brand”

Pre-requisite for paid internship opportunity.

• Length: 5 days @ 1.5–2 hours/day

• Focus: Chemistry, business math, product development, marketing, and presentation
  
  

🎓 Florida Standards Alignment

🔬 Science Standards – Chemistry & Lab Practice

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).

💼 Career & Technical Education – Entrepreneurship

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).

🎨 Visual Arts – Design Thinking

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.

📐 Mathematics – Financial & Applied Math

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.

✍️ ELA – Writing, Presentation & Communication

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).

📦 What’s Included (for both formats)

• 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)
  
  

📚 Elective or Credit Potential

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
  
  

💰 Pricing

• 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