INTRODUCTION TO
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

30 hours of curriculum

Designed to be an introduction to entrepreneurship that can be integrated into all subject classes, offered as an after-school experience, or for a summer session.

Educator Value

  • Ready to implement curriculum
  • Integration of entrepreneurial mindset and human-centered design into your teaching practice
  • Playbook for creating a culminating community event for students to present their work

“This sprint definitely made me feel like a valuable contributor because all that we said was being recorded. I know that what we said will be mentioned if not at least once.”

– Cindy Pineda

Student Value

Students take three units of engaging, project-based curriculum that:

  • Focuses on entrepreneurial mindset, skill acquisition, and prototyping a business.
  • Incorporates 21st century skills.
  • Includes a gamified simulation, Design Challenge, and Idea Pitch event.

“I love BUILD’s Design Challenge because it gives students an opportunity to let our voices be heard, which can inspire other young people like me to take action in their community. I believe I am the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

– Alicia

Time Commitment & Support

  • 30 hours of lesson plans
  • Minimum of 3 hours of PD covering BUILD onboarding and curriculum
  • Ongoing support
  • Collaboration with other BUILD teachers

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW TO RECORD

1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation 
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak​

Follow positioning format Above

Download a Sample of Our Curriculum

Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.