Students in Kyle Hildebrand's World Geography class are competing for investor's dollars in a Shark Tank meets Middle Eastern studies project. Teams of 3-4 students are researching the location, language, economy, and culture of countries in the Middle East and applying this knowledge to a plan for a culturally appropriate restaurant.
Students will share their proposals (with optional food samples!) to the Shark Tank judges in three-minute persuasive presentations. The three-minute time limit pushes students to fine-tune their presentations and select only the most persuasive language and arguments.
As a part of the presentation, students will share how their research affected their business plan decisions. Each member of the group will be asked to take a role in the public presentation, allowing for students to practice the important skill of speaking to a group.
We know it is Shark Tank judging week when the smells of freshly cooked foods fill the 6th grade hallways!
