Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Entrepreneurship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students become entrepreneurs and they will create a community of businesses by selling goods and services for profit. This instructional activity requires students to work in groups. Each group will have...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Is Entrepreneurship?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will explore entrepreneurship by visiting various websites and conducting research. They will also take an online quiz "Are You A Born Entrepreneur" to determine if they have the characteristics most associated with successful...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Famous Entrepreneurs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will require students to utilize the Internet to identify characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs. They will create a presentation and present it to the class. This is a Commerce and Information Technology...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: What Is an Entrepreneur?

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces students to the motivations and decision making of entrepreneurs and discusses their economic impact.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Economics With Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System

For Students 9th - 10th
El Paso Independent School District in El Paso Texas created this Economics text for its high school course using OER, CC, and public domain content from a variety of sources by educators in the district. The course is aligned to the...
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Other

The Entrepreneur's Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
Web resource that presents an array of real-life stories and advice from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts on the many different facets of entrepreneurship and emerging business.
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Other

Business Owners' Idea Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? The Idea Cafe provides a variety of resources to assist you in taking the first steps towards business ownership.
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Other

National Association of Women Business Owners

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in learning about women business owners? The NAWBO organization has develope a variety of resources for women-owned businesses.
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Biz Move

Biz Move: What Business Should You Start

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of running your own business. This article also discusses characteristics of an entrepreneur and tips on choosing a business.
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Other

Junior Achievement Resource Room

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The preeminent national organization that offers students educational experiences in business and economics, Junior Achievement, has a great list of web resources for students and educators. Explore career preparation, college...
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: The Branding of America

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that, when clicked, gives a famous brand name product from that particular state. For instance, click on Hastings, Nebraska and learn about the home of Kool-Aid.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Outlook on Money: Growing a Business

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet a vegetable farmer from Hooksett, NH, who shares his experiences as a small business owner. Gives tips and advice for starting a business and for how to take advantage of helpful resources to pursue entrepreneurial dreams. Includes...