OVERVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(Estimated Time: 1-2 hours)
Teacher
Introduction/Description:
What is the Overview of Entrepreneurship?
The Overview of Entrepreneurship unit is an introduction to the concepts and processes associated with
successful entrepreneurial performance. It introduces students to the characteristics of an entrepreneur and
helps students define entrepreneurship.
Student Performance Expectations:
1. Define entrepreneurship
2. Identify characteristics of entrepreneurs
3. Assess individual entrepreneurial characteristics
4. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship
Framework: OVERVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP UNIT
National Content Standards in Entrepreneurship Education (NCSEE):
Standard A: Entrepreneurial Process
Understands Concepts and processes associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.
Details (Benchmarks):
A.01--Explain the need for entrepreneurial discovery
A.04--Determine opportunities for venture creation
Standard B: Entrepreneurial Traits/Behaviors
Understands the personal traits/behaviors associated with successful entrepreneurial performance.
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Details (Benchmarks):
B.06--Recognize others' efforts
B.12--Describe desirable entrepreneurial personality traits
B.16--Conduct self-assessment to determine entrepreneurial potential
B.28--Set personal goals
Core Curriculum Essential Concepts & Skills
21st Century Skills:
Employability:
 Use all the appropriate principles of communication effectively
Technology Literacy:
 Identify and define authentic, real-world problems and significant questions for investigation.
 Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Literacy Skills:
Writing:
 Make personal connections through content
Listening:
 Process information, ideas, and opinions to determine relevance.
 Apply strategies for listening comprehension such as taking notes, organizing, summarizing, asking questions, and
paraphrasing.
Student Performance Expectations
Define entrepreneurship
Identify characteristics of entrepreneurs
Student Work
 View and discuss unit
Delivery of Instruction
Assessment
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Lecture
Group Discussion
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PowerPoint
Written
Assessment (Test)
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Read case studies
Brainstorm
Conduct an interview
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Lecture
Group Discussion
Facilitate case study
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Written
Assessment (test)
Interview rubric
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Assess individual entrepreneurial characteristics
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Complete one or more of
the on-line “Defining an
Entrepreneur” sites
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Direct students to
specific on-line
“defining an
entrepreneur” sites
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Copy of on-line
assessment
document in
portfolio
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Complete on-line student
assessment
Student journal
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Direct students to
specific on-line entre
assessments tools
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Written
Assessment (test)
Copy of on-line
assessment placed
in personal
business plan
(portfolio)
Journal rubric
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Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of
entrepreneurship
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Analyze multiple advantages
and disadvantages of
entrepreneurship
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Lecture
Group Discussion
Direct students to
specific on-line entre
assessments tools
Links:
National Entrepreneurship Standards & Benchmarks: Detailed List of Standards - Click here
Iowa Core Curriculum: http://www.corecurriculum.iowa.gov
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Use permitted for educational purposes only. All other uses require permission.
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Written
Assessment (test)
Copy of on-line
assessment
document