Eco Dragon's Den
Invent it. Pitch it. Save the planet.
Your Challenge
In teams, you will: • Invent an environmentally friendly product • Create a business idea • Pitch it to the class like Dragon's Den Your goal: Convince the Dragons to invest in your idea!
What Makes a Good Eco Product?
Your product should: • Help the environment • Reduce waste or pollution • Save energy or water • Encourage greener choices Ask yourselves: • What problem are we solving? • Who would use this? • Why is it better than other ideas?
What Makes a Strong Pitch?
Great pitches are: • Clear • Confident • Exciting • Persuasive Try using: • Strong adjectives • Rhetorical questions • Catchy slogans • Facts or statistics Example: 'Wouldn't it be amazing if we could reduce plastic waste forever?'
Teamwork and Roles
Successful teams: • Listen to each other • Share ideas fairly • Support each other Possible roles: • Presenter • Designer • Builder • Script writer Reminder: Everyone should contribute.
Watch and Learn
What Makes This Pitch Successful? As we watch, think about: • How do they persuade people? • What makes the product memorable? • How do the presenters speak and behave?
Planning Your Pitch
Your team needs to decide: • Product name • What it does • How it helps the planet • Why people should buy it You may also create: • A poster • A model • A slogan or logo
Presentation Checklist
Before presenting: ✓ Is our idea clear? ✓ Have we explained the environmental benefits? ✓ Is everyone ready to speak? ✓ Have we practised? Top tip: Confidence and enthusiasm matter!
Welcome to Eco Dragon's Den!
Will the Dragons invest in your idea? Good luck!