TechnoRestaurateur

Item Number: INT-RESTAURATEUR

Technology Integration: Business Studies, Language Arts, Math, Visual Arts

Technology Skill: Graphics, Spreadsheet, Word Processing

Program: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Drawings, Office Online, Word Online, PowerPoint Online, Excel Online

Includes: Entrepreneurship Lesson Plans, Google Docs or Microsoft Office Project Based Activities, :Teacher Guide, Printable Student Workbook, Paperless Worksheets, Extension Activities

Handouts and Assessment Tools: TechnoRestaurateur Parent Letter, TechnoRestaurateur Certificate, Autoshapes folder, TechnoRestaurateur Skill Summary, Letter Checklist, Letter Marking Sheet, Newsletter Checklist, Newsletter Marking Sheet

Sample Files: Restaurateur Spreadsheet, Logo, Professional Letter, Floor Plan, Newsletter, Advertisement

STEM Integration Lessons: math and entrepreneurship with ICT skills

Assignment 1: Become a Restaurateur

Consider how technology can help launch a restaurant venture.

Assignment 2: Learn Basic Spreadsheet Skills

Explore spreadsheets to understand terminology and acquire basic skills.

Assignment 3: Conduct a Survey of Food Preferences

Investigate cuisine favorites by administering a survey to respondents.

Assignment 4: Record Survey Results in a Spreadsheet

Arrange survey results in a worksheet. Format the data to make it easy to read.

Assignment 5: Graph Survey Results as a Pie Chart

Convert survey results into a pie chart. Customize the legend, labels, and chart style.

Assignment 6: Develop Idea from Survey Results

Interpret the meaning of the survey findings to develop a business concept based on evidence.

Assignment 7: Create a Company Logo

Draw a logo that symbolizes the company. Combine shapes to illustrate an original image.

Assignment 8: Write a Professional Letter

Request seed money for the restaurant. Convince investors that the concept will succeed.

Assignment 9: Draft a Floor Plan

Sketch a floor plan for the restaurant that meets the needs of staff and patrons.

Assignment 10: Calculate Monthly Restaurant Earnings

Total monthly profits. Analyze earnings to devise a business strategy.

Assignment 11: Calculate Quarterly Restaurant Earnings

Measure the financial health of the business. Calculate quarterly and average earnings.

Assignment 12: Graph Quarterly Earnings as a Line Chart

Plot quarterly earnings using a line graph. Predict future profits using a trend line.

Assignment 13: Design a Business Newsletter

Advertise the restaurant as an investment opportunity. Inform entrepreneurs about the benefits.

Optional Entrepreneurship Lesson Plans for Middle School Students

Use Functions to Analyze Earnings: Use SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT functions.
Advertise a Deal: Inform customers using an animated bulletin board.
Use Google Forms or Excel Survey to Rate Opinion: Measure customer satisfaction with a rating scale grid.

Enrichment Activities Challenge Students

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Use Entrepreneurship Lesson Plans to Launch a Successful Restaurant Venture

TechnoRestaurateur offers a unique way to introduce students to entrepreneurship skills. Students learn spreadsheet, word processing, graphic, presentation, and data management skills. They use Google Sheets or Excel to analyze data, Google Docs or Word to persuade others to invest, and Google Drawings or PowerPoint to create a logo and floor plan. Optional entrepreneurship activities include using Google Slides or PowerPoint to design an advertisement and Google Forms or Excel Survey to measure customer satisfaction.

Problem solve to make logical decisions
Collect data using a survey
Organize, calculate and graph data
Analyze financial earnings using formulas
Develop a plan based on the evidence

Format text, adjust page setup, and arrange images
Write a persuasive letter and newsletter
Draw and format shapes, lines, and text boxes
Create a company logo using drawing tools
Draft a well-organized floor plan

Customer Reviews

Create a successful restaurant venture with TechnoRestaurateur entrepreneurship lesson plans. Middle and high school students apply critical and creative thinking to develop a unique business concept. To start, students conduct a survey and interpret the results to make decisions about their restaurant. Next, they create a company logo and write a professional letter to raise seed money. With the funding secured, students design a floor plan. Once the restaurant has operated for a year, financial earnings are analyzed. The business is then advertised using a newsletter to potential investors as a franchise opportunity.

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5.0

August 28, 2017

I use this project with the seventh grade. They absolutely enjoy it.

Kevin, Dardenne Prairie, Immaculate Conception Catholic School

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March 14, 2017

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ahmad, kajang,selongor,malaysia, IMAS

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October 01, 2016

TechnoKids products are well designed to guide students in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in an engaging, practical way. This package was popular with my class.

Rowan E, Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Christian College

5.0

July 05, 2016

This project was a huge hit with my junior highers. Since my class is once a week I was able to make this project stretch over 8 weeks. All of the instructions were clear and understandable for kids. I was able to successfully introduce all of the google applications during this one project. Thanks.

Michelle H, Yuma, AZ, Southwestern Christian School

5.0

April 07, 2016

Restaurateur is awesome! The assignments intertwine so many of the Google Apps and are relevant. The students are exposed to the functionality of several Google Apps. The assignments build upon one another and the students are guided to complete up to 6 different projects.

Kim N., Tullahoma, TN, West Middle School

5.0

March 23, 2016

I have purchased the complete Microsoft Plus Package and some individual Google App ones. These are simply the best. I enjoy that they are project based and provide real world skills. GREAT JOB!

Peter H., Nashwauk, MN, Nashwauk-Keewatin Public Schools

5.0

January 26, 2016

My 8th graders love TechnoRestaurateur so I'm ordering another project. Thank you!

S. Norlund, Salt Lake City, UT, J.E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School

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January 14, 2016

I love using the TechnoKids projects!

S. Roten, Taylorsville, NC, West Alexander Middle School

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May 14, 2015

What I like best about this project is that it provides practical applications for real world experiences. Students learn how to communicate professionally. They learn how to collect and interpret data, and how to apply that knowledge. The variety of programs used to create the final project make for a rich learning opportunity.

K. Wyatt, Tonganoxie KS, USA, Tonganoxie Middle School

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January 16, 2015

By the way, just wanted to let you know that my students are thoroughly enjoying your curriculum. I have 8th graders right now and they are having a lot of fun with it. Thanks so much!!!

L. Carver, KY, USA, James E. Bazzell Middle School

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December 09, 2014

Thank you for the fantastic curriculum!

E. Natale , MA, USA, Parlin School

TechnoKids has been a lifesaver in our business tech courses. We love the way you are able to adapt and cater the projects to each of the different classes.

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St. Brother Andre CHS,
Markham, ON, Canada

TechnoRestaurateur
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