Lindenhurst Middle School Students Making Lemonade From Lemons

Lindenhurst Middle School students who are participating in the Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program housed at Daniel Street School have been exploring their entrepreneurial skills as they constructed and operated a lemonade stand.

The project began as students researched and created their own recipes using measurements and following directions, and then graphed their favorite lemonade flavors. They discussed the economic concept of supply and demand, set prices for their product and reviewed concepts such as identifying coins and values as well as how to make change.

Together the young entrepreneurs designed and constructed the stand and created materials to advertise and market their product. In the end they served lemonade and also served as examples of appropriate social behavior to their younger ESY peers and customers.

“This was another opportunity to provide hands on learning,” said teacher Kristine Chimenti. “Not only to build on the skills they’ll need for the work they do in school, but to reinforce actual life skills. Each student picked their own job responsibility and ran their business successfully.”

Photo courtesy of the Lindenhurst School District