Entrepreneurship Curriculum

Learn business fundamentals, innovation, and startup skills to become the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Learning Objectives

Business Fundamentals

  • • Understanding supply and demand
  • • Basic accounting and budgeting
  • • Market research and analysis
  • • Business plan development

Innovation & Creativity

  • • Problem identification and solving
  • • Creative thinking techniques
  • • Product development process
  • • Intellectual property basics

Leadership & Communication

  • • Public speaking and presentation
  • • Team building and management
  • • Customer service skills
  • • Negotiation techniques

Financial Literacy

  • • Understanding profit and loss
  • • Investment basics
  • • Risk management
  • • Funding and capital raising

Recommended Resources

Biz Kids

Educational TV show and website teaching kids about business and entrepreneurship.

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Kid Entrepreneurship

Resources and activities specifically designed for young entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneur.com for Kids

Age-appropriate business content and success stories for young learners.

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Hands-On Project Ideas

Lemonade Stand Business

Start a classic lemonade stand to learn basics of cost calculation, pricing, customer service, and profit tracking.

Skills: Basic math, customer interaction, money handling

Online Store Simulation

Create a mock online store using platforms like Etsy or Shopify to understand e-commerce basics.

Skills: Digital marketing, inventory management, online payments

Community Problem Solving

Identify a problem in your community and develop a business solution or social enterprise.

Skills: Research, innovation, social impact measurement

Investment Club

Start a mock investment club to learn about stocks, bonds, and financial markets.

Skills: Financial analysis, risk assessment, market research

Assessment & Progress Tracking

Business Plan Portfolio

Students create and refine business plans throughout the course.

Pitch Presentations

Regular practice presenting business ideas to family and peers.

Financial Tracking

Monitor income, expenses, and profits from practical projects.

Innovation Challenges

Regular problem-solving exercises and creative thinking tasks.