6th Grade Business Math Projects

In the 6th grade curriculum, students learn about entrepreneurship and what it takes to make a successful business.

They study aspects of the global market, exploring where items that they personally use and and wear on a daily basis come from. They talk about consumerism, and the power the consumer has when making their purchase decisions, such as supporting small businesses and environmentally-friendly products. They also crunch a lot of numbers, working with decimals and percentages to calculate interest, tax, and profit.

To put all of this knowledge into practice, the 6th graders developed their own business plans this winter and created products to sell to the community. There was an incredible amount of thought, creativity, hard work, and ingenuity that went into these products.

I’d love to share some of what they created with you all here.

6th Grade Businesses

All of the products listed here are for sale! If you’d like to arrange a purchase, please reach out to Ms. Norman at nnorman@cedarwoodschool.org.

Nature Natalie’s Natural Products

Ms. Norman
Salve, $8 each or 3 for $20
All proceeds go towards the Class of 2023 eighth grade trip.

Simply Shells

Clara R.
She Sells Sea Shells
Frames: $12, $10, $8
Necklaces: $5
Stickers: $1

Ever-Green Soaps

Elara S.
$5 each
Balance: Geranium & ylang-ylang
Energize: Lemon & Tangerine
Soothe: Lavendar

Sweet Rain Popcorn Co.

Elliot S.
Have you ever thought, “I. would really love to be able to eat a delicious snack and at the same time support my local community”? If the answer is yes, reach out to me by February for the perfect way to start the year, a FREE sample bag of your choice of flavor!

Flavors include: Better Be Quick (before it’s gone) BBQ, Good Golly Parmesan Garlic, Stark Raving Ranch, and traditional Salted Butter! More flavors coming soon!

$3 per bag

Gracie’s Craft Emporium

Gracie S.
Adjustable Bracelets, $3
Dishcloths, $4
Scarves, $11
Neck Warmers, $8 - 10

J’s Colorful Wears

Julian S.
I have always loved to make tie-dye shirts and it seemed to be a perfect thing to make a business out of, so now I am making a business that is colorful and stylish. One of our long-term aims is to help with the environmental problem of the ocean, which is losing its fish species faster than it should normally. We are donating 20% of our profit to the organization called the Pristine Seas Project.

Shirts, $15
Bracelets, $5
Subscription Box, $20 (includes shirts & bracelet of the season)
Tie Dye Shirt Kit, $20

Hang Loose Mask Lanyards

Kade M.
This product lets your face mask hang around your neck when you’re not using it so it stays clean and doesn’t get lost. Comes in over 30 different colors!

$2 each

Indigo Co.

Lola B.
Indigo dyed napkins and masks.

Masks, $8
Napkins (set of 4), $18 — SOLD OUT

Marley’s Creations

Marley S.
$15

Pan’s Cakes

Pan S.D.
A simple pancake mix added into a jar with easy instructions.

$6 per jar
Serves 4-5

Cygnet Silhouette

Signe M.
Cards, $5 and up
Limited quantities available.

Soul Crystal Jewelry

Jade W.N.
Handmade crystal pendants, rings, and earrings smudged with sage and coated with essential oils.

$5-10

Additional Businesses

Arpita’s Bakery
Arpita S.
Fresh from the oven, baked by heart.
Cupcakes, cookies & brownies; 50% of sales go to Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary.
$2 each
$10 for 6
$20 for 12

Little Goodies
Aubrey S.
$8-10, Clay Dragon Sculptures
$1, Big Stickers
$.50, Small Stickers

Threads and Things
Callie H.
$3.50 - $4, Key Chains

Homemade
Elise A.
Homemade bath bombs, available for trade only.

Masks Up
Harper R.
Mask Spray, 2 0z bottles.
Every month I will donate 10% of my profit to a different charity; this month I will be donating to Meals on Wheels.
$8, 1 bottle
$20, 3 bottles
$35, 5 bottles

Character C.O
Oliver D.
Hand drawn pictures customized to your liking! Frames, lamination, fancy borders, and more! Season bundles, deals, sales, and more!

Siiri’s Soap Opera
Siiri D.
An opera working to keep you clean!
$4/6, Handmade Soaps
$5, Handmade Sanitizer

Natalie Norman grew up in Wisconsin, enjoying the fireflies and monarch butterflies that danced about the fields behind her home. She always had a deep appreciation for the natural world and eventually became a naturalist at a wildlife sanctuary in her hometown of Green Bay. She completed her BA in Humanistic Studies and Environmental Education at UWGB and then continued to fulfill her dreams of working with both nature and children in various settings, including a botanical garden, community garden and outdoor school program called Trees for Tomorrow. Her love for outdoor adventures led her to the Pacific Northwest, where she settled new roots in 2000. Natalie led cross country ski trips, nature camps and kayak outings for several years through Portland Parks & Recreation and then transferred into her classroom teaching career.

Natalie received her Waldorf teaching certificate from the Micha-el Institute in Portland and found the perfect school to share her passions for lifelong learning-Cedarwood! She is now in her 15th year at Cedarwood, taking on many roles in leadership and committee work over the years. She has continued to expand her educational training by completing the five-year Spatial Dynamics program, and she also leads classes and offers lectures at AWSNA and NWAIS conferences, as well as the Micha-el Institute.

Natalie recently promoted her eighth grade class of 2020. It was a bittersweet closing of another incredible journey with a group of students, but she has jumped right back into the middle school to guide the class of 2023 into their adolescent years.

When Natalie isn’t teaching, you can find her at an early morning yoga class, hiking in the gorge with her wife, Sandra, or snuggling up with her kitties and reading a good book.