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Ms. Waugh from Newark, DE is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Entrepreneurs: Designing and Selling Products

Help me give my students the tools necessary to create logos and designs to market their ideas for entrepreneurship

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Waugh's classroom raised $1,151

This project is fully funded

My Project

1. Project Title

"Student Entrepreneurs: Designing and Selling Products"

2. Project Overview

In this project, students will design and create their own products to sell in the school store. Through market research and pricing strategies, they will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including identifying consumer preferences, setting competitive prices, and understanding profit margins.

3. Objectives

Teach students the basics of entrepreneurship through hands-on experience.

Develop students' skills in market research, design, and pricing.Provide real-world experience in product development and sales.

4. Scope of Work

Market Research: Students will analyze trends, conduct surveys, and determine which products and designs are in demand.

Product Design: Students will create designs for items such as T-shirts, keychains, tumblers, and other items

Pricing Strategy: They will learn about cost analysis, profit margins, and setting competitive prices.

Marketing & Promotion: Students will develop strategies to promote their products

Sales & Reflection: After selling their products, students will reflect on their business decisions.

5. Timeline

Week 1: Introduction to entrepreneurship and market research.

Week 2: Conducting research and brainstorming product ideas.

Week 3: Designing products and finalizing prototypes.

Week 4: Learning about pricing and marketing strategies.

Week 5: Launching products in the school store.

Week 6: Sales, analysis, and reflection on the project.

6. Budget & Resources

Students may use materials provided by the school

7. Stakeholders

Students – The primary participants, responsible for designing, pricing, and selling products.

Teachers – Facilitators of the project, guiding students through each step.

School Administration – Providing support and resources.

School Store Staff – Helping manage sales and track inventory.

8. Expected Outcomes

Students gain firsthand experience in running a small business.

A better understanding of market trends and customer preferences.

Increased financial literacy through pricing and budgeting exercises.

Development of teamwork, problem-solving, and marketing skills.

Ms. Waugh Gauger - Cobbs Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Newark, DE View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

100 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
UIRZOTN 50 Pack 20 OZ Sublimation Tumbler Blanks Skinny Straight in Bulk, Stainless Steel Insulated Sublimation Tumbler with Polymer Coating for Heat Transfer, with Lid, Straw, Ribbon, Keepsake Box • Amazon Business $199.99 2 $399.98
Creality Laser Engraver, 10W Laser Cutter Engraving Machine for Personalized Gifts, High Accuracy DIY Laser Engraving Machine,CNC Machine and Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal,Paper,Acrylic,Glass • Amazon Business $265.00 1 $265.00
Creality Laser Rotary Roller, 360° Laser Engraver 7 Adjustment Diameters, Y-axis Rotary Module for Engraving Curved Surface Objects, Fit for Creality 5W 7.5W 10W 12W 22W 40W Laser Engraving Machine • Amazon Business $99.77 1 $99.77
Creality Air Assist Kit for Laser Engraver Falcon 10W, 22L/min Airflow Air Assist Pump for Laser Cutter and Engraver, Clean Surface Smooth Edge, Remove Smoke/Dust, Protect Laser Lens • Amazon Business $78.38 1 $78.38
Gildan Unisex Adult Softstyle Cotton T-Shirt, Style G64000, Multipack • Amazon Business $47.88 1 $47.88
Honeycomb Bed Plate- 440 × 440 × 22mm Working Table with Aluminum Panel for XTool D1 /D1 Pro and Most Engraver Cutting Machine,Engraver Machine Accessories • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99

Materials cost

$934.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$978.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.59

Total project goal

$1,150.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,150.60

11 Donors

-$890.01

Donations toward project cost

-$774.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$240.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$204.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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