Perry Innovation Center
April 7th- LT: I can define some basic information about entrepreneurship and learn about the Junior Sharks program.
Warm up: We are going to start a unit on entrepreneurship. We are going to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur. We will go through the process of problem solving, taking an idea and creating a business, setting a price and developing a business plan. We will then look at taxes and international trade.
Starting with th
April 8-11- LT: I can define some basic information about entrepreneurship and learn about the Junior Sharks program.
Starting with the vocabulary! What do the following words mean to you?
Create some simple flashcards so that you can learn the terms! (Note cards/paper, Quizlet or other..)
Practice your vocabulary getting ready for a QUIZ!
QUIZ!
What is your impression of entrepreneurship?
4/5 LT- I can learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur.
Warm Up: Tell the class that you are going to read an article that describes an entrepreneur and what they do. Then you are going to provide some questions to think about and answer. Students will answer the questions by using the article as a source.
Class Read Aloud- The Entrepreneur
JigSaw the following questions- Questions Google doc version
4/15-4/17 Share on 4/22 LT- I can learn about some actual Entrepreneurs.
Warm Up: Discuss the personality traits: bravery, creativity, innovative, curiosity, problem solving, courage, perseverance and determination with the class. Talk about how an entrepreneur needs these traits to be successful.
Students will be divided into 8 groups. Each group will choose a biography of an entrepreneur, read it, and discuss. They need to be prepared to tell the class about their entrepreneur and their business and answer the following questions:
1. Why are these people considered successful entrepreneurs?
2. Explain which personality characteristics they had which helped make them a successful entrepreneur.
The Biographies Project Template Group sign up
4/25- I can identify some of the steps necessary to get a business up and running.
As you watch the video, answer the following questions.
4/28 and 4/29- I can identify possible solutions to problems in the community.
Use the “Problems in the community” (Google Doc)document to practice solving problems.
Next: Brainstorm ideas that you see in our community and how you might solve them. Use this document to help you see how you might solve the problem.
4/28 to 5/1- I can identify some of the steps necessary to get a business up and running.
4/30 I can develop my idea for a business by sharing the idea with others.
Use the Discovery Path Idea Sheet to refine my idea for a business/product.
4/30-5/3 LT I can identify possible solutions to problems in the community.
What is the purpose of Money/Currency? What drives an economy? Compare and contrast the three types of economies,
Define the following types of Market Systems: Include examples and other descriptive information. Don’t forget to include pictures! Be ready to share! Turn in a copy to Jupiter!
Start by making a copy of my slideshow. It’s too plain, but you can make it MUCH BETTER!
Day 1: Money Brainpop and Article Jigsaw…if articles are unavailable, use printed sheet up front
Day 2: Fill in graphic organizer (Econ 101) and discuss economy, go over economy game directions
Day 3: Build Background information, chalk talk on each economy, research and add to poster.
Day 4: Economic systems relay cards….use to build a model
Kahoot on economy types Blooket
May 6 (start)
LT: I can dig deeper into research on my group’s ideas and share how we will develop our business.
5/7-How are you going to do it?
Natural Resources, Capital Resources, Human Resources
Make a copy of this document and then collaborate with your group to do the research needed to complete this work. Make sure you are being detailed in your responses!
Date: 5/12
LT: I can analyze my business using the SWOT method
May 13
Learning Target: I can explore how to get feedback about my ideas.
May 14-15
LT: I can share the ideas behind the cost of my product, considering business costs. I can use this to explain how my product to earn a profit.
Tracking your progress-6th grade
May 16-19 Present on May 20
LT: I can share my thinking and planning for advertising and marketing of or product or service
April 2023- Take your child to work day
Consider the following
Marketing plan requirements: how do you want to share? Due
Tracking your progress-6th grade
May - Part of Advertising ideas- Skip in 2025
LT: I can explain how I can influence behavior and loyalty of our customers
How can we influences old customers to continue to be loyal?
How can we attract new customers in the door?
May 19-23- THE Pitch!
What steps do you need to take?
What will you do to be ready?
What support do you need?
May 20-23 Resources
LT: I can create a pitch that markets my good or service.
Pass out 7th grade Shark Shirts
Making your pitch (3-8 days) Pitch Deck Template
Writing a script video (CNN10)
On camera delivery video (CNN10)
Eye contact
Practice, get feedback, refine
What visual aids do you need?
Today you head into the tank!
LT: We can decide on the direction or our business venture! (presentations due May 16th)
Business Plan- Continue working on, due Friday
Present on Friday…not your final pitch just your idea of your business plan.
End of May/early June
Gratitude Teacher appreciation letters (2 letters, 1 current teacher, 1 former teacher)
Start April 29, Due May 14
What did you learn about pitching a business?
Clear about your product or service
Confidence in your business and self
Make a personal connection with your audience
Think on your feet…. BE PREPARED!!!
Portfolio setup for 6th and 7th grade
May 31st to June 7th?
Add for 2022