Where Do Good Ideas Come From

EQ - How can a person transform a good idea into a viable entrepreneurial venture?

1. Activator - TPS Discussion - What makes an idea a good idea?
2. Video - Steven Johnson suggests how good ideas are created. 
1. Advance Organizer/Questionnaire
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3. AP – Small group summary: Where do good ideas come from?
4. TPS - How does Ideation connect with the concept presented by Steven Johnson?
5. Class Activity - Ideation in Practice - Silly Cow
1. Introduction to Silly Cow
2. Ideation Processing
3. Small Group Presentations to Class
6. Discussion Questions
1. How does ideation differ from brainstorming?
2. How is Steven Johnson's message evident in the ideation process?
7. AP - Ideation Synopsis - Schoology Assignment - Due before next class

Unit 1 Assessment

EQ - How is entrepreneurship a viable career choice?

1. Q&A
2. Table Quiz
1. Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
2. Advantages & Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship
3. How can identifying a problem lead us to develop an entrepreneurial idea?
4. What makes entrepreneurship a viable career option?
3. Unit Exam
4. Ideation Article
5. If Time Permits 
1. Article Distribution - 10 Tips for a Strong Start
2. Actively read the article 
1. Jot ideas and questions in the margins
2. Write down words you don't yet know
3. Highlight interesting points
3. Pick one new idea/concept presented in the article
1. Use Google to find out more about this new idea/concept
2. Write down what you find out
4. Share with a classmate or if it’s really cool, the entire class
6. Debriefing (based on class discussion)

Advantages & Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship

EQ - What are the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship?

1. Activator - Adora Discussion
2. Give One Get One
1. Share your Young Entrepreneur Story Project with as many students as you can.
2. What characteristics of successful entrepreneurs do the founders share?
3. Class Collaboration - List the names of businesses on the board. 
1. Intro to 4 types of businesses
2. Class Evaluation
4. Collaborative Pair Analysis
1. 30 for 30 - Categorize
5. Quiz
6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Entrepreneurship 
1. Independent 
1. Explore 3 different sources and identify the advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship.
2. Collaborative
1. What are the 4 most significant advantages?
2. What are the most significant disadvantages?
7. AP - Self-Assessment: Is entrepreneurship right for you?
8. TEST - 2 Classes From Now

Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

EQ - How do I display the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs in my life?

1. Activator - Success Quotes
2. Intro to Hybrid
1. Direct - Defining Success
2. Independent - Exploring Successful Entrepreneurs
3. Collaboration - Identifying thee Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
3. Reflection Assignment - Schoology

Welcome to Entrepreneurship

EQ - How is entrepreneurship defined?

1. Welcome to Entrepreneurship
2. Classroom Policies & Procedures
3. Syllabus Review
4. Activator - I Want To Draw A Cat For You
5. Splashdown *Discovery Questionnaire
6. AP - Class Discussion: Review of Discovery Questionnaire*
7. The Key to defining Entrepreneurship
• Light bulbs vs. Money bags
8. AP - Discussion Groups - What have you learned so far?
9. *Revisiting "I Want To Draw A Cat For You" * Copyright You and Me This Morning
10.  TPS
• What are your thoughts regarding becoming an entrepreneur?  Explain using what you have learned about entrepreneurship today.
11. Survey - Schoology Link
12. TOD - Back of Notecard
1. List 3 parts of your life that you feel passionate
2. List 2 goals for yourself in this class.
3. Ask Mr. Hill 1 meaningful question regarding this class, learning/teaching, or business.

**Homework** Visit Schoology and to the discussion board with your definition of entrepreneurship