Free Create Your Own Lemonade Stand Lesson Plan for 4th Grade Students

Topic:Creating a Lemonade Stand

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to create a Lemonade stand using designated funds.

Materials

• Lemonade mix
• Lemon juice
• Ice
• Container for selling lemonade (e.g. Cups, pitcher)
• Money from the class lemonade stand project

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever had lemonade before and if so, where they usually buy it from.
• Ask students if they have ever run a business before and if so, what kind of business it was and what they did.
• Write the following words on the board: "lemonade stand", "business", "logistics", "franchise", "entrepreneurship"

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic of lemonade stands and explain that the class is going to work together to create their own lemonade stand.
• Discuss the logistics of running a lemonade stand, including the equipment and supplies that are needed, how to set up and manage the pricing, and how to advertise the stand.
• Explain the concept of franchising and entrepreneurship, and how these can be applied to lemonade stands. Discuss the benefits and risks of franchising and the factors to consider when deciding whether to start a business on your own or franchise.
• Provide students with the handouts and materials related to lemonade stands and entrepreneurship, and go over them as a class.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to brainstorm ideas for their own lemonade stand. Encourage them to consider the location, the layout, the menus, and the marketing strategies.
• Have each group present their ideas to the class and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each idea.
• Assign each group a specific location and set of materials to use for their lemonade stand.

Independent Practice

• Have students use the materials provided to them to create their own lemonade stand. Encourage them to be creative and to think about the details and the presentation of their stand.
• Allow students to operate their lemonade stands for a predetermined period of time and tally up the profits.

Closure

• Review the steps for opening a lemonade stand and discuss any challenges or successes students experienced during the activity.
• Ask students to share their lemonade stand designs and explain the decisions they made and why.

Assessment

• Observe students as they work on their lemonade stand designs and evaluate their use of creative and financial skills.
• Have students present their completed lemonade stands and reflect on their experience.