• Design a clear, persuasive, and visually appealing pamphlet for a fictional local business.
• Strategize and map an efficient and safe delivery route for a designated neighborhood area.
• Calculate potential earnings, track time, and project basic expenses for the job.
• Articulate key principles of professionalism and safety relevant to this type of work.

Scenario Prompt: "Imagine a new local business—a gourmet donut shop called 'The Dapper Donut'—wants to hire you to deliver 500 pamphlets in your neighborhood. They're offering you $0.15 per pamphlet. This sounds like a great opportunity! But being a 'Pamphlet Pro' is about more than just walking around. It's about being smart, efficient, and creative."

Discussion Questions:

• What makes a pamphlet something you'd actually read versus one you'd throw away immediately?
• What's the difference between just wandering around and having an efficient delivery plan?
• Besides getting paid, what are the goals? (e.g., representing the business well, being safe, finishing quickly).

This lesson is structured around three "roles" the student will play.

Activity 1: The Creative Director (25 minutes)

1. Choose Your Client: The student chooses a fictional local business they want to "work" for. Examples: a mobile dog groomer, a custom video game controller artist, a vintage clothing pop-up shop, or a student tutoring service. This allows for personal interest to drive creativity.
2. Design the Pamphlet: Using Canva, Google Docs, or paper and markers, the student will design a simple, one-page, tri-fold pamphlet for their chosen business.
   Design Checklist:
   • Does it have a catchy headline?
   • Does it clearly state what the business offers?
   • Is there a "call to action"? (e.g., "Call today!", "Visit our website!", "10% off with this flyer!")
   • Are contact details easy to find?
   • Is the design uncluttered and easy to read?

Activity 2: The Logistics Manager (20 minutes)

1. Define the Territory: Open Google Maps (or use a physical map) and identify a familiar neighborhood section with about 100-150 homes. Print or screenshot this map.
2. Map the Route: Using a highlighter or digital drawing tool, the student will draw the most efficient path to deliver pamphlets to every house in their selected territory.
   Strategic Questions to Consider:
   • Should you do one side of the street at a time, or a zig-zag pattern? Why?
   • How will you handle cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets to avoid backtracking?
   • Where is a logical start and end point?
   • What are some potential safety issues to be aware of? (e.g., busy streets, "Beware of Dog" signs, poorly lit areas).
3. Safety Briefing: Discuss and list 3-5 key safety rules for delivering pamphlets (e.g., be aware of your surroundings, don't enter private property beyond the mailbox/doorstep, wear visible clothing).

Activity 3: The Financial Planner (15 minutes)

1. Calculate Earnings: Based on the 150 homes in their territory and a pay rate of $0.12 per pamphlet, calculate the total potential earnings for the route.
2. Time & Rate Analysis: Estimate how long the route will take (e.g., 2 hours). Calculate the effective hourly wage (Total Earnings ÷ Hours Worked). Discuss if this is a good rate.
3. Create a Mini-Ledger: Using a notebook or a simple spreadsheet, create two columns: "Potential Income" and "Job Expenses." Under expenses, list items they might need to buy or use (e.g., comfortable shoes, a water bottle, a small bag, printing costs if applicable). This introduces the concept of net vs. gross profit.

• For Support: Provide a pre-made pamphlet template with labeled sections ("Headline Here," "Image Here"). Use a pre-selected, simple map area with a clear grid layout.
• For a Challenge (Extension):
  • Write a one-paragraph professional email to the fictional business owner pitching their delivery services.
  • Research local city ordinances about unsolicited flyer distribution. Are there any rules or restrictions?
  • Create a second version of the pamphlet (an A/B test) to see which might be more effective.

Show & Tell: The student presents their three completed products:

1. The Pamphlet: Explains their design choices. "I used this bold font to grab attention, and the call to action is right here..."
2. The Route Map: Explains their route strategy. "I decided to go up one side of the street and down the other because..."
3. The Financial Plan: Explains their earnings calculation and estimated hourly wage.

Wrap-up & Reflection (Exit Ticket):

The student answers the following questions in their notebook or verbally:

• What was the most challenging part of this simulation: the design, the route planning, or the financial math? Why?
• What is one skill you practiced today (like planning, design, or math) that could help you in another type of job?
• What are the three most important things to remember if you get a real pamphlet delivery job?