Lesson Extension Activities

September Week 4: National Coffee Day

Objective
Students will demonstrate financial literacy, critical thinking, and decision-making by purchasing bulk items for their fictional coffee shop within a set budget. Given a fictional amount of money, students will apply math, budgeting, and communication skills to evaluate costs, prioritize needs, and make strategic purchasing decisions. Students will work collaboratively to design a realistic and cost-effective supply order that reflects their business goals and customer preferences.

Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]

Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics

Directions for this Extension Activity:

In this activity, students will plan how to spend a set budget to purchase bulk items for their fictional coffee shop. Using a list of available products such as coffee beans, milk, cups, flavor syrups, and other essentials. Students will decide what to buy while staying within their spending limit. They will use math skills to calculate total costs, compare prices and quantities, and consider trade-offs. As they work through budgeting scenarios, students will make thoughtful decisions based on business goals, customer demand, and financial constraints. Once their budget is complete, students will present their final supply order and explain how they prioritized items, managed their money, and ensured their coffee shop is ready for business.

Incorporating Bankability:

Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, completing the bulk order forms, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.