ENTRE 30

UNIT 1 INTRO TO AND CASE STUDIES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship 30 | Josh LeBlanc

Unit 1 Introduction to and Case Studies in Entrepreneurship and Career Opportunities

Rationale: This unit will introduce students to the concept and characteristics of entrepreneurship and venture planning, and to the importance of entrepreneurship to individuals, communities, and the Canadian economy. Students will examine a number of entrepreneurial case studies from a variety of sectors. Students will be expected to be able to analyze the different cases to identify similarities and differences. This should also be an opportunity to seed ideas of what makes a good venture, what makes a successful entrepreneur, and how opportunities may develop. Exposure to a great variety of examples of ventures will also inspire creativity within students. Pre- Requisite Learnings: No pre-requisite learnings are required as this is an introductory unit. Unit Objectives- By the end of the unit, students should be able to: Explore the meaning of entrepreneurship and how it relates to problem solving. Explain the differences between invention and innovation. Identify the common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Recognize and examine some of the factors that influence entrepreneurs. Distinguish and illustrate the characteristics of an entrepreneurial venture. Compare and contrast entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and explore constraints to innovation within organizations. Explain and show the relationship of entrepreneurship to the individual, community and society as a whole. Content Outline:
1. What is Entrepreneurship? a. Videos What is Entrepreneurship and Your Future is Here. b. Notes- What is Entrepreneurship 2. What Skills Do Entrepreneurs Have a. Grasshopper Social Entrepreneurs b. NY Academy of Entrepreneurs What is an Entrepreneur? c. Article Forbes 30 Under 30 i) Sticky Note and Jigsaw Activity 2A. Creating Your Skills Profile a. BDC Canada Entrepreneurial Assessment b. Notes- Five Major Broad Skills Banks c. Assignment Critical Entrepreneurial Skills d. Assignment Examination Time

3. Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Venture a. PowerPoint Characteristics of an Entrepreneurial Venture b. Assignment Characteristics Info Graphic Assignment 4. Intrapreneurship and Entrepreneurship a. Video League of Intrapreneurs b. Venn Diagram Research assignment 5. Innovation vs. Invention a. Article The Difference Between Innovation and Invention b. Assignment - Innovation vs. Invention PowerPoint 6. Factors That Influence Entrepreneurs a. Notes Factors That Influence Entrepreneurs b. Assignment Identify the Opportunity 7. The Role of Entrepreneurship a. Notes- The Role of Entrepreneurship b. Assignment Collage 8. Planning and Goal Setting a. Story Carl Fisher by Ashton Kutcher b. Notes Goal Setting c. Assignment Setting Goals 9. Case Studies of Successful and Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs a. Assignment Case Videos

Common Essential Learnings

Communication: Students will be able to communicate with others what skills it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and what skills they have in order to be as well. They will have to communicate this through many different mediums throughout the unit. Critical & Creative Thinking: There will be many different times throughout the unit that students will have to sit and think creatively in terms of self-discovery and skill development. In addition they will also have to be creative when determining factors and roles entrepreneurs are influenced by and possess. Technological Literacy: Throughout the unit students will be interacting with different tools to create info graphics, gather info from YouTube and the internet and create presentations. Personal & Social Values & Skills: Students will have to examine themselves throughout the entire unit and plan action plans to develop their skills. Adaptations: Will be made accordingly and after discussion with the student and LST have taken place.

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