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It is up to you how you go about completing this task. You could:
I have provided the task on this web page, a Word document and a PDF document. If you need any help or have difficulty accessing the documents, contact me on my e-mail address -
WilliamsC1072@hwbcymru.net
Tip: This task will take perseverance and concentration over the couple of weeks, so make sure you take a note of all your workings as you go along to make calculations easier for yourself.
A plot of land has become available and you have decided to build a brand-new theme park. You have managed to secure a £1,000,000 loan from the bank.
During this activity you will have a range of tasks to complete, from building your theme park, to working out how much it costs to run and most importantly working out how much profit you can make.
Your first task is to plan your park. The piece of square paper you will receive will be your park.
You must carefully decide what kind of rides you are going to have. You also need to think about the other facilities visitors will need when they come to your theme park. For example, toilets, cafes, shops and paths will all be available for purchase.
Many theme parks have different areas that are ‘themed’. Therefore, you might like to have an African area, a wild west American area or a Space area. Think carefully about what you would like to include in yours and make your park the best in the UK.
Your spending limit is £1,000 000. Design and plan your theme park on the squared paper below. You must not go over your spending limit and you must have car parks, toilets, paths to connect all the items, cafes and shops for your visitors. It is not about just having rides. You will need to please all of your visitors.
Each attraction comes under a different category. Each category varies in price. Choose carefully from the prices and information page, making sure you have something which appeals to everyone.
Follow the key below when colouring in the plan of your park.
Category 1 Rides: Red
Category 2 Rides: Yellow
Category 3 Facilities: Purple
Bins: Orange
Toilets: Pink
Trees: Green
Lakes: Blue
Paths: Brown
Car Park: Grey
Prices of Attractions and Facilities
Category 1 Attractions - £90,000 each. These attractions take up 12 squares.
A rollercoaster |
A water ride |
A Ferris wheel |
Category 2 Attractions - £35,000 each. These attractions take up 6 squares.
A bouncy castle |
Dodgems |
Haunted house |
A Mirror Maze |
A merry-go-round |
A Pirate Ship ride |
Spinning Ride |
Circus Tent |
Train Ride |
Category 3 Attractions - £12,000 each. These attractions take up 4 squares.
A café
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A shop
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Ice Cream Stand
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First Aid Centre
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Other facilities and attractions – These items are individually priced
Path - £60 per square
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Tree - £250 per tree (1 square per tree) |
Lake - £1,500 per square |
Toilets - £1,000 (4 squares)
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Rubbish Bin - £50 per bin (1 square per bin)
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Car Park - £500 per square. (Each square will take 100 Cars)
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Use this page to keep track of your spending – remember, you cannot spend more than £1,000,000.
Map of Theme Park
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To run your theme park the following costs will apply to each item that you have every day.
Tip: An excel spreadsheet would be helpful to complete this task (see the PowerPoint guide on the class page). Remember to save and give your spreadsheet a name.
How much will it cost to run your theme park for one day?
Costs |
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Item |
Staff Costs |
Electricity, Maintenance & Repairs |
Amount in park |
Total Costs per day |
Category 1 Ride (per ride) |
£70 per day |
£50 a day |
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Category 2 Ride (per ride) |
£40 per day |
£30 a day |
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Category 3 Facility (per facility) |
£30 per day |
£ 20 a day |
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Toilets (all toilets) |
£10 per day |
£5 a day |
N/A |
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Bins (all bins) |
£49 per week |
£17.50 per week |
N/A |
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Trees (all trees) |
£45.50 per week |
None |
N/A |
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Totals |
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Copy and complete the table above to fit your designed theme park.
How much does it cost for your theme park to be open for:
How much does it cost to open your park each day? _______________ (total cost from task 2)
Look at the Pricing Criteria below. Write down the Price Category that best suits your theme park (it might not be an exact match). Show you plan to a family member – Do they agree with your categorisation?
Price Category 1 - £20 per person.
Price Category 2 - £15 per person.
Price Category 3 - £10 per person.
Price Category 4 - £5 per person.
Decide on the entry price and enter it here £ __________