Students discover what it means to think and act like an entrepreneur in this series of fun and engaging lessons. First, students learn about the mindset traits and behaviors of successful entrepreneurs before taking a survey that reveals the characteristics of their own entrepreneurial mindset. Students then participate in a series of four challenges – each designed to activate two of the eight domains of the entrepreneurial mindset. The module wraps up with students creating an action plan to further grow their own entrepreneurial potential.
Recommended Module Sequence
NFTE recommends that Lessons 1, 2, and 6 are facilitated in the order listed below. However, Lessons 3, 4, and 5 can be facilitated in any order. Lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6 can also be done independently for teachers looking for exercises that engage students in those non-cognitive skills.
Lesson 1: Pitch Yourself
Lesson 2: EMI Pre-Survey Analysis
Lesson 3: Tower of Power
Entrepreneurial Mindset Domain Focus: Creativity & Innovation and Initiative & Self-Reliance
Lesson 4: Chill or Grill
Entrepreneurial Mindset Domain Focus: Flexibility & Adaptability and Comfort with Risk
Lesson 5: Picture This
Entrepreneurial Mindset Domain Focus: Communication & Collaboration and Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Lesson 6: Startup Survival
Entrepreneurial Mindset Domains: Opportunity Recognition & Future Orientation