BBI2O – Unit 4 – Lesson 1: Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• To learn about the characteristics needed to be an entrepreneur.

Lesson Outcomes

• ššTo describe the characteristics of an entrepreneur. š
• To assess your entrepreneurial potential. š
• To explain the rewards and risks of being an entrepreneur.
• šTo explain the barriers facing entrepreneurs.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Starter: 7Billionideas | The Paperclip Game.
2. Task 1 | Who’s Who? | Canadian Entrepreneurs.
3. What is an Entrepreneur? | Teacher led note taking.
4. Task 2 | Characteristics of an Entrepreneur.
5. Characteristics of an Entrepreneur | Teacher led note taking.
6. Task 3 | Entrepreneurial Potential Self Assessment.
7. Task 4 | Business Case Study | Richard Branson.
8. Challenges of being an Entrepreneur | Teacher led note taking.
9. Rewards and Risks of being an Entrepreneur | Teacher led note taking.
10. Review: Time.com | The 100 Best Inventions.

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