Materials Required:

• Assorted junk or recycled materials (e.g., cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, rubber bands)
• Basic tools (e.g., scissors, tape, markers, glue)
• Presentation materials (e.g., flipcharts, whiteboards, projectors)
• Evaluation criteria or rubric for judging products and pitches

Pre-Activity Briefing:

• Explain the objectives and rules of the Junkyard Sales challenge
• Demonstrate examples of successful product ideas or pitching techniques
• Emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and time management

Team Formation and Ideation:

• Divide participants into teams (if not pre-assigned)
• Allow teams time to brainstorm and ideate product concepts
• Encourage teams to assign roles and responsibilities (e.g., product design, marketing, technology)

Product Development:

• Provide teams with the designated junk materials and basic tools
• Guide teams through the process of developing their products
• Encourage teams to consider factors such as functionality, practicality, and marketability
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within teams and among subteams