The Popcorn Mix-Up (July 13 – July 17)

Invent a New Popcorn Product

Try out wild flavor combinations and create your own original popcorn product, complete with a catchy name and identity that stands out.

Create “Popcorn Galaxy” Art

Get hands-on with paint, popcorn, and glitter to create colorful artwork inspired by your own stories, offering a chance to express your individuality.

Learn How to Promote Your Popcorn with Creative Advertising

Craft promotional posters and advertisements that showcase what makes your popcorn special, learning how visuals grab an audience’s attention.

Sharpen Your Mind Through Thoughtful Debates

Take part in structured debates that sharpen your critical thinking and public speaking, hearing other viewpoints and developing persuasive techniques.

Pitch Your Creation

Practice presenting your popcorn product and ads in front of the group, building confidence and learning to share your ideas clearly with an audience.

Engage with the Community and Share Your Passion

Showcase your finished product at the Greater Lansing Islamic Center, connecting with the local community and putting your marketing skills to work.

• Craft Vivid Product Descriptions: Create descriptions that paint a clear and enticing picture.
• Deliver Engaging Presentations: Present with confidence and energy that captivates the audience.
• Design Persuasive Stories: Connect with your audience through compelling narratives.
• Engage Interactively: Ask and answer questions to foster meaningful connections.
• Express Ideas Clearly: Inform, convince, and inspire others with clarity and passion.

• Invent Original Popcorn Products: Dream up fun and imaginative popcorn creations.
• Design Eye-Catching Advertisements: Craft ads that grab attention and spark interest.
• Create “Popcorn Galaxy” Artwork: Bring your ideas to life with vibrant, colorful artwork.
• Develop Creative Names and Brands: Build strong brand identities that resonate.
• Combine Art, Ideas, and Storytelling: Weave together creativity to showcase your popcorn masterpieces.

• Collaborate Effectively: Work together to share ideas and solve problems as a team.
• Engage in Active Discussions: Listen carefully and share your thoughts to foster productive conversations.
• Organize Projects: Plan steps, assign roles, and set goals to achieve success together.
• Connect with the Community: Learn from local leaders and share your insights with others.
• Support Each Other: Foster a culture of encouragement to help the entire group thrive.

• Apply Innovative Debate Techniques: Share and defend your ideas with confidence and creativity.
• Analyze Marketing Strategies: Discover what makes effective marketing and learn to think critically.
• Examine Informational Texts: Work together to uncover key ideas and insights from various sources.
• Provide Thoughtful Peer Feedback: Evaluate each other’s work to foster improvement and growth.
• Collaborate for Deeper Understanding: Question, discuss, and explore topics together to enhance learning.