EPF, Module 8: Shark Tank

Open Ended

Why do you think entrepreneurial skills are important in today's world?

Fill in the Blank

The first step in the Shark Tank project is to ___ or improve upon a product that solves a problem.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are project requirements for the Shark Tank activity?

• Create a prototype of a product that solves a problem.

• Write a sales pitch to persuade classmates to invest.

• Create an advertisement or logo.

• All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Based on the timeline, on which day are students expected to finish marketing and create their sales pitch?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

Multiple Select

Based on the rubric, what are two key qualities of a well-presented product or idea in a Shark Tank presentation?

• Creativity and clear demonstration

• Persuasive advertisement and minimal rehearsal

• Eye contact and full understanding of product

• Slouching and mumbling

Open Ended

What are some common features among the inventions shown in the previous images that contributed to their success on Shark Tank?

Open Ended

In short, summarize the previous video. If you have not seen Shark Tank before, what occurs through/during the show?

Multiple Choice

According to the steps for today, what must you do before you can begin prototyping your idea?

• Start marketing your product

• Get approval for your idea

• Form a group of 5 people

• Skip brainstorming

Multiple Select

Which of the following are problems that Band Buddy aims to solve?

• Having your hair out of place

• Running out of hair ties

• Not having any spare hair ties for your friends

• Losing your wallet

Open Ended

Explain how Band Buddy helps both the environment and the user, based on the reasons provided for buying Band Buddy.

Open Ended

First, establish a connection from entrepreneurship to your reading today. In what ways does the topic exhibit relation to entrepreneurial skills? Feel free to make a connection to past readings as well.

Open Ended

Next, do you have an understanding of what to do for the Shark Tank Project? Do you have your group, and do you have a general idea of what your idea will be? If not, why?