FREE Shark Tank Entrepreneurship Project | Middle School PBL Sample

💡 Transform your classroom into a dynamic Shark Tank! Download this FREE 7-page sample of the Shark Tank Style Entrepreneurship MEGA Unit to see if it's the right fit for your students.

Thinking about purchasing the full 109-page unit? This free download gives you a genuine sneak peek inside! You'll get a real lesson plan, two printable student worksheets, and a vocabulary reference so you can test out the quality, layout, and classroom-readiness before you buy the full 109-page Premium MEGA Bundle.

⭐ WHAT'S EXACTLY INSIDE THIS FREEBIE (7 pages):

Cover & Welcome Page — Branded cover plus a side-by-side comparison showing what's in the free sample vs. the full bundle. Lesson 1 Snapshot: Introduction to Entrepreneurship — A condensed (but fully teachable) 50-minute lesson plan with objective, essential question, materials list, warm-up, direct instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and closure. Try it tomorrow — zero prep. Entrepreneur Profile Worksheet (Printable) — Students define "entrepreneur" in their own words, list the top 3 traits of a founder, and brainstorm 3 everyday problems with potential business solutions. Financial Blueprint Worksheet (Printable) — Students calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), set a retail price, and determine profit margin. Includes a quick margin reference guide (20-30%, 40-60%, 60%+ tiers). Vocabulary Quick Reference — 10 key entrepreneurship terms (Entrepreneur, Profit, Revenue, COGS, Break-Even Point, Profit Margin, Target Market, Primary Research, Branding, Equity) with student-friendly definitions. Marketing Page — A premium final page with a clickable link directly to the full 109-page bundle on TpT. 🚫 WHAT IS NOT IN THIS FREEBIE (But IS in the Full 109-Page MEGA Unit):

❌ 10 Detailed Lesson Plans (with Success Criteria + Common Misconceptions + Differentiation for ELL/IEP/504/Gifted) ❌ Teacher Toolkit (Shark Tank setup guide, pacing calendars, guest shark invitation, 4 shark persona cards, 26-term glossary) ❌ Full 12-Page Student Workbook (10 additional worksheets beyond what's in this sample) ❌ Branding Studio Printables (5 pages: brand identity, logo pad, color palette, style guide, business card) ❌ Mini Business Plan Template (7 pages) ❌ Pitch Slide Storyboard (7 pages) ❌ Evaluations & Rubrics (self-checklist, peer rubric, teacher scorecard, pre & post assessments, answer key, 10 exit tickets) ❌ Extensions & Awards (commercial storyboard, persona profiles, certificate of achievement, 6 superlative awards) (We believe in total transparency! This freebie is a true sample of the lesson plan format and student handouts to help you decide if the full project-based learning unit is right for your class.)

💡 HOW TO USE THIS FREE SAMPLE:

Use the Lesson 1 Snapshot as a standalone 50-minute class period for your career readiness or economics block — it's fully scripted and ready to teach tomorrow. Use the Entrepreneur Profile as a bell-ringer to spark discussion about what makes someone an entrepreneur. Use the Financial Blueprint as a supplemental activity during a financial literacy math lesson on percentages, ratios, or real-world problem solving. Use the Vocabulary Quick Reference as a word wall or reference sheet for any entrepreneurship, business, or economics unit. Use it as a hook to get students excited before purchasing the full 2–3 week unit. ⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

Low Prep, High Engagement: Print the worksheets and teach — substitute-ready. Real-World Math & ELA: Students naturally apply financial math (profit margins, COGS) and persuasive communication without realizing they're practicing core standards. Premium Aesthetic: Professional purple (#3C3489), teal (#1D9E75), and cream color palette inspired by the UM Printables brand — clean, easy-to-read tables and graphic organizers, no childish clipart. Classroom-Tested Format: Real worksheets with real writing space, graphing grids, and fillable tables — designed for actual middle-school handwriting. Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8 Subjects: Career & Technical Education, Business, ELA (Speaking & Listening), Math (Ratios & Proportions), Life Skills Format: PDF, 7 pages, print-and-go Cost: FREE

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👉 Shark Tank Entrepreneurship Project PBL | Business Plan Unit Grades 6–8

The complete bundle includes 10 fully-scripted lesson plans, a 12-page student workbook, branding studio printables, a mini business plan template, pitch storyboards, pre & post assessments with answer key, exit tickets, rubrics, certificates, and more — everything you need to run a 2–3 week Shark Tank-style PBL unit.

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