Young Entrepreneurs: Building Tomorrow's Businesses
Exploring the World of Entrepreneurship Year 5
WALT: What We're Learning Today
-Understand what entrepreneurship means and what entrepreneurs do -Identify qualities that make successful entrepreneurs -Explore businesses we admire and understand why -Research a product and learn about its business owner
Let's Start Thinking!
What is a business? What do you think an entrepreneur does? Who creates new businesses and why? Why do some businesses succeed while others don't?
Meet Some Amazing Entrepreneurs!
Entrepreneurs are people who start and run their own businesses They see problems and create solutions They take risks to make their ideas happen They can be any age - even kids like you!
Entrepreneur Qualities Detective Work
-Understand what entrepreneurship means and what entrepreneurs do -Identify qualities that make successful entrepreneurs -Explore businesses we admire and understand why -Research a product and learn about its business owner
What Makes Entrepreneurs Special?
Work in groups of 4-5 students Look at the qualities poster: Creativity, Determination, Risk-taking, Problem-solving Discuss: Which quality do you think is MOST important and why? Each group shares one quality on a sticky note Think of examples of entrepreneurs who show these qualities
Research Mission: Product Detective
Complete your research worksheet: • What is the product? • Who owns or created the business? • What makes this product/business special? Work with a buddy if you need help!
