Business Lesson Plans

After locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map activity and vocabulary challenge. The class reads the news article and participate in a think-pair-share discussion. The lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

Third graders practice creating a business! They discuss all the elements needed to run a business. In small groups, they create their own business and write a business plan. Very inventive instructional activity.

Fourth graders complete several lessons in order to gain an overview of various facets of business. They read books about business, identify business careers that are of interest to them, write letters to local business leaders, listen to classroom presentations and create maps that document the history of a particular business.

Seventh graders investigate the different economies of Asia. In this economics lesson, 7th graders study the economy, environment, cooperation and conflicts that surround Asia and determine if this the best location for an American business.

Students explore business practices by creating a portfolio in class. In this business writing lesson, students identify the causes for a businesses success and failure before deciding on a business they would like to create. Students create a business portfolio utilizing advertisements and a document camera to share creative work with the class.

Students explore how local businesses support their state or regional economy, listing products grown or manufactured in their state or region. They write interview questions to ask an owner of a local business that uses local products.

Practice the skills needed to recognize and create effective business documents. Selecting the right style and format can enhance the effectiveness of the letter. Actual samples are evaluated.

Students research the pros and cons of owning a business. They apply the marketing strategies learned in class while developing a business plan. They present the plan to an audience to determine consumer needs for a specific business.

Ninth graders examine the steps involved in starting a new business. They conduct Internet research, listen to a guest speaker, prepare a ten-page Business Plan, and present their business idea in a role-play situation where they ask for financing for their business.

Students examine businesses from long ago noting whether they provided goods or services, explore how some businesses have evolved, and discuss how some family names may be indicators of occupations and businesses of the past.