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Two Grade 11 students hold up the sneakers they designed in class.
Student Entrepreneurs Step Into History Through Sneaker Design

Ideas ranged from sneakers offered in a wide range of colors, to designs with “boosters” for extra lift, to a pair that played the Taco Bell theme with every step. After presenting their work, students voted on the most successful design. The winner earned a homework pass and a box of their favorite candy.

The project gave students a chance to connect history with modern innovation while practicing persuasive thinking and having a little fun along the way.

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Student Entrepreneurs Step Into History Through Sneaker Design
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