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Council for Economic Education

What Makes an Entrepreneur?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What do the founders of Wendy's and Virgin Airlines have in common? They are both entrepreneurs! Key definitions and case studies help learners brainstorm their own definitions of what it takes to succeed in business. A series of...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurship: Will it Work?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Consider to possibility of starting a business as a way to examine the concept of entrepreneurship. Learners develop and analyze feasibility studies, marketing strategies, proposals, and local census data all needed when starting a small...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurship: What Business Am I In?

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
To better understand entrepreneurship, learners examine the goals and mission statements in actual business plans, then outline a mission/vision statement for their own company. They develop objectives for the first three months of their...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Do your high schoolers every wonder how to become an entrepreneur? Have them examine real-life entrepreneurs to find out. They discuss the financial needs and responsibilities of entrepreneurs then explore the reality of...
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Curated OER

How Can Entrepreneurs Control Costs?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the fixed and variable costs that entrepreneurs face. They examine how entrepreneurs identify and control their costs in order to make a profit by completing a number of included activities.
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Curated OER

How Can Entrepreneurs Control Costs?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars calculate fixed and variable costs. In this costs lesson, students read a case study about an entrepreneur and her business costs. Individuals complete the provided worksheets to find costs and make related business...
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Curated OER

Do I Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur - and is My Community Ready?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discover the attributes of entrepreneurs and define what entrepreneurship is while examining data based on local businesses. Learners determine whether their community is supportive of entrepreneurs as they research economic development...
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Curated OER

The Artist as Entrepreneur

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Some kids know exactly what they want to be when they grow up. This careers lesson aids upper graders in considering who they are as artists and how they can profit from their art, making a career out of something they love. This is a...
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Curated OER

Nebraska Entrepreneur Success Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies lesson plan, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.
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Curated OER

What is Entrepreneurship?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe the entrepreneurial process and how it relates to the economy. They work together in small groups to answer questions and participate in small business groups. They use the internet to gather information as well.
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Curated OER

Use of John Johnson's Life Story in Conjunction With Other Black Entrepreneurs as Role Models for Potential Black Businessmen

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners read an autobiography of John Johnson and discuss how he rose from poverty to be a successful businessman. After reading excerpts of other autobiographies, they brainstorm a list of characteristics of those who were successful...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurs Should Keep Business Simple

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Delve into the idea of small businesses and get reading to find out how they grow. THe class reads an article about Steve Gotty, a who made his small business grow and discuss the setbacks he faced. They also discuss ways for a company...
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Curated OER

Preparing a Business Plan to "Be Your Own Boss"

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Do your scholars strive to work for themselves some day? Help young entrepreneurs  create a business plan for an original idea and present it to a "board of directors." They complete online research (some links provided) and put together...
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Curated OER

The Life of Milton Hershey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life and business success of Milton Hershey. They conduct an interview with a local entrepreneur, define key vocabulary terms, develop a list of jobs they can do to earn money, read a biography of Milton Hershey,...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurship: Creating Products and Systems That Meet the Needs of Your Clients

For Teachers 6th - 8th
There is no better way to learn about a subject than with a hands on project. Middle schoolers design and create a product that meets the needs of fictitious clients. They view a PowerPoint, consider how the Western marketing style is...
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A Perfect Fit: Finding the Right Career for You

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Class members explore possible career paths and consider their own passions and interests by researching job openings, career descriptions, and skills, as well as reading the success stories of experienced entrepreneurs.
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Curated OER

Entrepreneurship: Is it for me?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers get an introduction to entrepreneurship and business plans in the first lesson of this series. They attempt to determine what personal factors to consider in deciding if the time is right to become an entrepreneur.
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Curated OER

Teen Entrepreneurship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore teen entrepreneurs. In this teen entrepreneurship lesson, students examine teen entrepreneurs and answer questions about the real-word situations. High schoolers role play and explore the basic characteristics of...
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Curated OER

Calculating Profits from Selling Virtual Lemonade

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students set up and collect data for a virtual lemonade stand. In this entrepreneurship, economics, and technology lesson, students purchase ingredients, determine costs, and set up a virtual lemonade stand. Students consider weather...
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Curated OER

Entrepreneur Business Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders set up their own personal businesses. In this business instructional activity, 9th graders select business projects, set goals for their businesses, write business plans, and follow up on the plans after they carry them out.
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Hometown Heroes

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the factors of starting a business. In this business lesson, students interview a local entrepreneur and discuss the factors that influenced their decision to start a business. Students create a composition based upon...
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Curated OER

Business Lessons from the Basket Weaver

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the basket weaving business and entrepreneurship in action. They discuss the basket weaving business and identify business concepts that apply to the creation and sell of baskets. Students identify factors that regulate...
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3C Skills Collaborative

Skill Twenty: Sell Successfully

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
"Selling is important in all professions because it involves synthesizing information and persuading people." Rather than using this as a lesson on how to sell a product, this resource might best be used as an inquiry into what goes into...
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Curated OER

Franchise Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and evaluate franchise as a business opportunity. Lesson is culminating project in a business course.

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