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MARKETING WEAPONS OF THE FUTURE

Assume you have developed a new weapon. Imagine that you have to market this weapon to countries in an attempt to make money. You are responsible for the following:

  1. Visual

Create a visual of your weapon. Consider:picture, drawing, painting, model, diorama, video, PowerPoint, etc.

Somewhere on the visual include a slogan or catch phrase that you can use to market your weapon

  1. Written Portion

Complete a ½ page (minimum) write up in a memo format (see example). In this memo, you need to do the following:

  1. A brief description of your weapon. If applicable, who is the inventor, where was it created (country), when was it created?
  2. In a paragraph, explain the advantages of this weapon. What can it do that is unique? What are benefits to using this weapon?
  3. Briefly identify any potential disadvantages of this weapon. How would you suggest reducing the potential problems with the weapon?
  1. Creativity/Effort

Your project should demonstrate creativity & effort. Don’t simply do a “report” with a picture; be creative & have fun with this. Consider using propaganda, maps and photographs; write a skit/commercial, create a short video, etc. If you were a country involved in war & someone pitched you this weapon, why would you want to buy it?

** Extremely creative & thoughtful projects could be worth extra credit…

Weapons (choose one from the list below OR find your own weapon technology)

Predator Drone / Land Warrior / MP 7A1 / M110 Sniper Rifle
M107 Sniper Rifle / Krakatoa Anti-armor weapon / Archer Artillery System / Beretta LTX 7000
Airborne Laser (ABL project) / Smaw-ne / KRISS – Super V / MK 44 Bushmaster Cannon
MLRS Airburst Attack / Expeditionary fighting vehicle / Active Denial System / MEI Mercury 40mm Grenade
Metal Storm / Fire Scout UAV / AC-130 Spooky / Wave Weapons Station
EMP Bomb / THAAD Missile / A-10C Thunderbolt II / Simon Rifle Grenade
Bangalore Blade / M32 Grenade Launcher / Skylar UAV / MX110 Naval Gun
Dragonfire II Mortar / Boot Banger / Armored VIP Vehicle / Cornershot [Update]
Global Hawk / Dragon Skin / RBS 70 Missile System / The Matador
AA-12 Semi-Automatic Shotgun / The Javelin / AS-50 Sniper Riffle / FN P 90

Check out this website - to look at some weapon videos

Rubric:

Scoring Breakdown / Points Possible / Your Points
Visual: Creative, easy to see, relevant, thoughtful / 10
Memo: Informative, focused on topic, well-written, comprehensive, correct format / 10
Creativity/Effort: Thoughtful, good use of class time, unique / 10
Presentation: Present your weapon to the class in a creative way / 10
Total Score / 40