PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(formerly Small Business Management)
Grades 10-12
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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND INTENT:
This course will take a student step-by step through the process of starting and running a
business. Students will learn what it takes for a business to survive in today’s world through
simulations, mentor guest speakers, and current trends in the business market. Leadership styles
of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed and analyzed. The course will conclude with each
student preparing and presenting a business plan for a local small business start-up.
II.
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME:
Class Periods: Daily
Length of Class Periods (minutes): 56
Length of Course: One (1) quarter
Unit of Credit: .25
Updated: June 17, 2014
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COURSE: Entrepreneurship
STRAND:
GRADE(S): 10-12
TIME FRAME: One (1) Quarter
PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
15.6.12—Entrepreneurship
15.5.12.A
15.5.12.B
15.5.12.C
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ASSESSMENT ANCHORS
2.1.12
2.5.12
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RESOURCES
Textbook—Entrepreneurship: Ideas in Action South-western Cengage Learning,
2008. ISBN 13:978-0-538-44614-3
Appropriate handouts
Videos/DVDs
Internet
Current events via various media
PowerPoint presentations
Guest speakers
OBJECTIVES
1) The learner will explore entrepreneurship, including characteristics of
entrepreneurs, opportunities, and how entrepreneurs contribute to a market
economy.
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ESSENTIAL CONTENT
Analyze personal choices in preparation for entrepreneurship.
Evaluate personal management and organizational abilities to succeed in
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entrepreneurship.
Analyze the impact of entrepreneurs in the domestic economy.
Includes Chapters 1 and 2 in textbook.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
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Class discussion
Brainstorming Activities
PowerPoint presentations
Cooperative learning
Textbook utilization
Worksheets
“Shark Tank” activities
“Junk Box” activities
Featured entrepreneur biographies
Internet activities—current events, webquests, wordles,
Review Games
Think-Pair-Share
Student created visuals
Video/DVD supplementals
ASSESSMENTS
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Portfolios
Objective tests (t/f, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, essay questions, multiple choice)
Cooperative learning group activities
Visual projects
Oral/multimedia Presentations
Teacher generated activities
Student group and individual projects.
Review terms, facts, and ideas.
Vocabulary and review questions.
CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS
Correctives:
 Tutoring/extensive modeling/systematic guided practice
 Peer remediation
 Differentiation/Supplemental practice
 Flashcards and instructional review games
 Supplemental articles
Extensions:
 Multimedia presentations.
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Research topics
COURSE: Entrepreneurship
STRAND:
GRADE(S): 10-12
TIME FRAME: One (1) Quarter
PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
15.6.12—Entrepreneurship
15.5.12D
15.5.12.E
15.5.12.F
15.5.12.G
15.5.12.H
15.5.12.I
15.5.12.J
15.5.12.K
15.5.12.L
15.5.12.M
13.3
ASSESSMENT ANCHORS
2.1.12
2.5.12
RESOURCES
 Textbook—Entrepreneurship: Ideas in Action South-western Cengage Learning,
2008. ISBN 13:978-0-538-44614-3
 Appropriate handouts
 Videos/DVDs
 Internet
 Current events via various media
 PowerPoint presentations
 Guest speakers
OBJECTIVES
The learner will create a business plan.
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ESSENTIAL CONTENT
Why a business plan is important
Components of a business plan
How to create an effective business plan
Identify and research the market
Analyzing the competition
Developing a marketing plan utilizing the marketing mix
Selecting a type of ownership
Deciding whether to purchase, join or start a business.
Choosing a legal form of business, legal issues with businesses.
Choosing a location and setting up a business
Financing a business.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
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Class discussion
Brainstorming Activities
PowerPoint presentations
Cooperative learning
Textbook utilization
Worksheets
“Shark Tank” activities
“Junk Box” activities
Featured entrepreneur biographies
Internet activities—current events, webquests, wordles,
Review Games
Think-Pair-Share
Student created visuals
Video/DVD supplementals
ASSESSMENTS
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Completed business plan!
Business plan presentation
Portfolios
Objective tests (t/f, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, essay questions, multiple choice)
Cooperative learning group activities
Visual projects
Oral/multimedia Presentations
Teacher generated activities
Student group and individual projects.
Review terms, facts, and ideas.
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Vocabulary and review questions.
CORRECTIVES/EXTENSIONS
Correctives:
 Tutoring/extensive modeling/systematic guided practice
 Peer remediation
 Differentiation/Supplemental practice
 Flashcards and instructional review games
 Supplemental articles
Extensions:
 Multimedia presentations.
Research topics