| Posted: 03/06/2008 |
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| Fed resource: | Entrepreneurs and the Economy |
| Short description: | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| Lesson time: | 60 minutes |
| Materials: | A copy of Entrepreneurs and the Economy for each student |
| Audience: | High School |
| Grades: | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Subjects: | Economics, Personal Finance |
| Concepts: |
Economics - Business Structures, Economic Freedom Personal Finance - Careers, Entrepreneurship, Profit, Risk and Reward |
| Documents: | None |
| Tip/Tool: |
During the first week of an entrepreneurship course or unit, use this booklet to introduce the concept of entrepreneurship. Have volunteer readers take turns reading sections of the booklet aloud. Once the booklet has been read, discuss the following: As a class create a list of entrepreneurs--past and present. Have students create Power Point presentations about their favorite entrepreneurs. They may select an entrepreneur from the class list or identify another entrepreneur of interest.
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| Submitted by: | Jennifer Macalady
Central Visual and Performing Arts |