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Episode 1.5: The Business Plan Instructional VideoEpisode 1.5: The Business Plan Instructional Video
Publisher
Cisco
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:42
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
Technology
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Episode 1.5: The Business Plan

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Will the Global Problem Solvers be able to upgrade Malawi's outdated water wells? The fifth of seven episodes finds the team struggling with a technology upgrade. Scholars observe the power of perseverance and an entrepreneurial spirit in problem solving.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

teams, teamwork, leadership, strengths, business, africa, drinking water, weather, oral history

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask learners to describe sayings or stories their families have passed down
  • As an exit ticket, have students describe why it was important that the local business become involved in the water shortage crisis

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should understand the cultural significance of the fly burgers served at the end of the episode

Pros

  • The episode highlights the importance of communicating and networking to solve problems
  • Humor keeps the resource light and enjoyable

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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