entrepreneurship presentation for students

International Distributors

Home | Blog | 12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons)

12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons)

Get your free entrepreneurship lessons

Who Are Our Students?

Today’s students are digital natives! Born after 1997, they’re part of Generation Z (Gen Z). The oldest are in their mid-twenties, and the youngest are finishing up their last days of grade school. They’ve grown up with technology and have never known a world without smartphones. This tech-savvy upbringing shapes how they experience the world, behave, and learn.

Gen Z makes up about 20 percent of the U.S. population, which is around 68 million Americans. According to recent Census Bureau data, over a third of them have jobs or are self-employed, while 51 percent are still students. These students’ needs are changing the way you teach. The traditional classroom model, in which a teacher lectures at the front of the class, doesn’t cut it anymore.

Student and Teacher use the Contemporary Entrepreneurship Online Program

Gen Z students want to learn and succeed, but they need to feel connected and see the relevance of what they’re learning. They want to know why you’re teaching entrepreneurship and how it applies to the real world. Making learning relevant is very important to them. Additionally, growing up immersed in technology has given these students a short attention span, making hands-on learning a useful teaching tool that can keep these students engaged.

What Is Entrepreneurship?

There are various definitions of entrepreneurship out there. You’ll notice the word “business” often comes up when discussing entrepreneurship because it’s usually what people first think of when they hear “entrepreneurship.” However, it goes beyond starting a business and turning a profit. Entrepreneurship is a unique way of life and mindset.

Entrepreneurship is about innovation, solving specific problems, and creating value in society. It also plays a crucial role in economic restructuring, driving economies towards more market-oriented processes. The growth of entrepreneurship impacts local, state, and national economies, influencing their ups and downs.

entrepreneurship presentation for students

Why is teaching entrepreneurship to Gen Z students important? According to a recent Forbes article , while older generations often view entrepreneurship as a high-risk career choice, many Gen Z individuals feel quite the opposite. In fact, 93 percent of them have taken steps towards exploring business ownership, with 75 percent expressing a strong desire to launch their own business as a career.

Best Practices for Teaching Entrepreneurship

In an article by Professor Patricia Green, of Babson College, she proposes four complementary techniques for teaching entrepreneurship as a method, rather than a process.

1. Starting a Business

Students like learning entrepreneurship through role-playing, and it’s a highly effective method. One of the best practices for teaching entrepreneurship is having students work on starting their own businesses. By pretending to be entrepreneurs, they get hands-on experience in creating real businesses.

teaching entrepreneurship by pitching a business plan

2. Serious Games and Simulations

This generation’s fascination with computer games and gaming has become undeniable, prompting educators to find ways of teaching entrepreneurship through games. Serious “games” have defined rules and gameplay that add an element of fun. These simulations merge learning with play, offering students the chance to tackle real challenges in a virtual setting.

There’s a wide range of entrepreneurial simulations available. Here are just a couple:

Interpretive Simulation’s Entrepreneur is a simulation of running a retail clothing store
Knowledge Matters’ Virtual Business Entrepreneurship offers various projects like the Shark Project, in which students pitch their business ideas and seek virtual investments from classmates

teaching entrepreneurship with serious games

3. Design-Based Learning

Herbert Simon, an economist and Nobel Prize laureate, believed that hands-on learning through design is crucial for fields like entrepreneurship. Design isn’t just about making things look good; it’s about observing, thinking critically, being creative, and solving problems – all skills that push us to think deeply.

In traditional entrepreneurship classes, there’s often not enough time spent on sparking creativity and generating new ideas. This means students may miss out on learning how to truly think like entrepreneurs – spotting opportunities and turning them into something real. That’s why we think it’s vital to weave basic design principles into education.

It’s not just about finding opportunities anymore; it’s about creating them. By bringing design into the mix, students can flex their creative muscles to dream up solutions, clarify problems, and even launch their own businesses. This approach isn’t only about teaching entrepreneurship; it’s about empowering students to think big and make a real impact.

teaching entrepreneurship through design

4. Reflective Practice

Reflection is a crucial way to turn experiences into knowledge. When we reflect, we think about what happened and try to understand it, which often leads to valuable insights. This makes reflection an essential part of teaching entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is a constant cycle of action, learning, testing, and experimenting.

Activities for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Now that you’ve learned some best practices for entrepreneurship education, let’s dive into some activities to integrate entrepreneurial skills into any program.

1. The Envelope Exercise

For this activity, print fake money and place small amounts in envelopes for individuals or small groups of students. You can choose to give everyone different amounts of money or keep it all equal. Explain that your students’ goal is to increase their investment — and in doing so, use the collaboration and critical thinking skills that are important in entrepreneurship.

Give students 20 to 30 minutes to brainstorm before having each individual or group share their ideas. Odds are high that they will be surprised by how easy it is for them to make money!

2. Defining Problems Exercise

Entrepreneurs find solutions to problems they see in the world . This means that the ability to clearly define problem s is important in entrepreneurship careers . To help students build this skill, s how them pictures that depict issues (like the one below) and ask them to define the problems they can see.

Next, ask the students what information they would need to help define the problem better . They’ll want to start coming up with solutions right away but challenge them to focus on clearly defining the issue before trying to resolve it.

3. Ready, Set, Design!

For this exercise, divide students into groups and give each group a challenge such as thinking of a new way to drink on the go or a new method of communication; keep the challenge open ended. Give each group a bag of everyday materials such as rubber bands, pipe cleaners, and foil. Have students design a product based on the challenge.

After 15 minutes, have each group present their design and explain why that product meets the challenge. The point of this activity is to get students thinking creatively without getting hung up on the details.

4. The StartUp Podcast

The StartUp podcast is excellent for sparking conversations about entrepreneurship in class. It illuminates important concepts revolving around entrepreneurial life. You can have students listen to an episode for homework and then facilitate a class discussion on what stood out to them in the episode.

StartUp: A show about what it's really like to start a business

5. The Business Proposition

This activity will give students practice articulating a value proposition, which is a simple statement summarizing why a customer would choose your business or product. To get started, go over the definition of a value proposition and give students a brief faux business/product idea or have them come up with their own.

Ask students to express their value proposition in a concise way. It may sound easy but keeping it brief can be challenging. This is a great exercise for helping students develop their entrepreneurial spirit.

6. Wacky Ideas and 2-Minute Pitch

For this fun entrepreneurship activity, give students any two objects and have them brainstorm ways they can combine the objects into one invention. Then they must define the invention. Have them answer questions such as:

What is it?
What can it do?
Who uses it?
How could it be used differently?

After defining the invention, students have two minutes to pitch it to the class. They should start by introducing themselves, the name of their company, and their invention. Once they’ve made their introductions, have them explain how their invention works and why people need it.

7. Soda Can Redesign Challenge

For this activity, you’ll need a simple soda can – or pop can, depending on where you live. Have your students work individually or in groups to redesign the can, trying to make it better. Encourage students to think creatively about the changes they would make. If they’re working in groups, they can bounce ideas off each other.

8. Pitch Your Passion

There are many ways to pitch ideas, like the elevator pitch or the one-minute pitch. A great way to get students thinking entrepreneurially is to have them pitch their passion. In this activity, students choose something they’re passionate about, such as a hobby outside of school, an interest, or even a business idea they want to pursue.

9. Marshmallow Challenge

The goal of the Marshmallow Challenge is to build the tallest, free-standing structure possible with a marshmallow on top. Students use uncooked spaghetti, string, and tape to build their structures. Divide students into groups and give them 15-20 minutes to work on their structures. During this time, they’ll problem solve and work together creatively.

11. Free Entrepreneurship Lessons

Realityworks offers a free series of lessons focused on a variety of entrepreneurship-related topics which includes many of the activities mentioned above! These lessons will help teach students about what it’s like to be, think, and act like an entrepreneur. You can teach all three lessons together or choose which ones fit best in your class. These lessons offer an easy way to integrate a brief entrepreneurship program into any CTE course .

Access your free entrepreneurship lessons

12. Realityworks Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program

Students using soft skills activity cards

Our ready-to-use Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program helps you create an engaging two-to-three-week unit all about entrepreneurship.

Through this entrepreneurship program, students will learn how to be an entrepreneur, generate business/product ideas, conduct market research, consider legal and financial issues, and write their own business plan.

Looking for more entrepreneurship teaching resources? We suggest these resources:

Checking out this in-depth blog post all about our Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program
Watching our webinar, “ Best Practices for Integrating Entrepreneurship Into CTE Courses ”
And of course, don’t forget to download these three free entrepreneurship lessons .

2 thoughts on “ 12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons) ”

Hello. I’m a CTE Business and Marketing instructor in Idaho and I’m very interested in purchasing the Contemporary Entrepreneurship course packet. Is it possible to get a quote and a copy of your company’s W9 so my school district can set you up as a vendor?

Thank you for reaching out, Sarah! We’d love to assist you. I will pass your information to our Account Services Team, who will reach out if they need anything more from you to provide the quote. If you have any questions, in the meantime, you can contact them anytime via email ([email protected]), phone (800-830-1416) or by live chatting on our website. Thank you! 🙂

Join our email list!

Realityworks

Community Development
TEN Magazine
Economic Review
Economic Bulletin
Charting the Economy
Research Working Papers
Payments System Research Briefing
Nebraska Economist
Oklahoma Economist
Rocky Mountain Economist
Agricultural Credit Survey
Current Population Survey
Community Conditions Survey
Energy Survey
Manufacturing Survey
Services Survey
Small Business Lending Survey
Agricultural Finance Updates
District Banking Conditions
Economic Conditions
Kansas City Financial Stress Index
Labor Market Conditions Indicators
Kansas City Fed Policy Rate Uncertainty
Consumer Credit Reports
Kansas City Fed Commercial Real Estate Index
Regional Economic Databooks
Agriculture
Banking and Payments Research
Energy and the Economy
Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
Research Staff

The Kansas City Fed conducts recurring surveys across the seven-state region in the Tenth Federal Reserve District.

Applications and Membership
Banking Data & Analytics
Bank Reporting & Shared National Credit
Board of Governors Guidance
Community Bank Resources
Discount Window, Payment System Risk, and Reserves
Federal Reserve Services
Publications, Public Records Request, File a Complaint
Supervision & Regulation

Latest regulatory updates

Ensure safety and soundness of institutions, stability in the markets and fair and equitable treatment of consumers.

Community Development Investments
Digital Divide
Economic and Small Business Development
Workforce Development
Community Research

Latest Community Development news

Get information on community and economic development trends across the Tenth Federal Reserve District.

Middle School
High School
Entrepreneurship Resources
Children's Literature
Career Education Lessons and Infographics

How to Inspire Entrepreneurial Thinking in Your Students

Explore more.

Course Design
Experiential Learning
Perspectives
Student Engagement

T he world is in flux. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the globe, profoundly impacting our economies and societies as well as our personal lives and social networks. Innovation is happening at record speed. Digital technologies have transformed the way we live and work.

At the same time, world leaders are collaborating to tackle the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , which aim to address issues related to health, education, gender equality, energy, and more. Private sector leaders, too, are recognizing that it makes good business sense to be aware of corporations’ social and environmental impact.

So, how can we as educators prepare our students to succeed in this tumultuous and uncertain—yet hopeful and exhilarating—global environment? As the world changes, so do the skills students need to build their careers—and to build a better society. For students to acquire these evolving skills, we believe educators must help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

6 Ways You Can Inspire Entrepreneurial Thinking Among Your Students

An entrepreneurial mindset —attitudes and behaviors that encapsulate how entrepreneurs tend to think and act—enables one to identify and capitalize on opportunities, change course when needed, and view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and improve.

If a student decides to become an entrepreneur, an entrepreneurial mindset is essential. And for students who plan to join a company, nonprofit, or government agency, this mindset will enable them to become intrapreneurs —champions of innovation and creativity inside their organizations. It can also help in everyday life by minimizing the impact of failure and reframing setbacks as learning opportunities.

“As the world changes, so do the skills students need to build their careers—and to build a better society.”

Effective entrepreneurship professors are skilled at nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset. They, of course, have the advantage of teaching a subject that naturally demands students think in this way. However, as we will explore, much of what they do in their classroom is transferable to other subject areas.

We interviewed top entrepreneurship professors at leading global institutions to understand the pedagogical approaches they use to cultivate this mindset in their students. Here, we will delve into six such approaches. As we do, think about what aspects of their techniques you can adopt to inspire entrepreneurial thinking in your own classroom.

1. Encourage Students to Chart Their Own Course Through Project-Based Learning

According to Ayman Ismail, associate professor of entrepreneurship at the American University in Cairo, students are used to pre-packaged ideas and linear thinking. “Students are often told, ‘Here’s X, Y, Z, now do something with it.’ They are not used to exploring or thinking creatively,” says Ismail.

To challenge this linear pattern, educators can instead help their students develop an entrepreneurial mindset through team-based projects that can challenge them to identify a problem or job to be done, conduct market research, and create a new product or service that addresses the issue. There is no blueprint for students to follow in developing these projects, so many will find this lack of direction confusing—in some cases even frightening. But therein lies the learning.

John Danner, who teaches entrepreneurship at Princeton University and University of California, Berkeley, finds his students similarly inhibited at the start. “My students come in trying to understand the rules of the game,” he says. “I tell them the game is to be created by you.”

Danner encourages students to get comfortable navigating life’s maze of ambiguity and possibility and to let their personal initiative drive them forward. He tells them, “At best you have a flashlight when peering into ambiguity. You can shine light on the next few steps.”

In your classroom: Send students on an unstructured journey. Dive right in by asking them to identify a challenge that will hone their problem-finding skills and encourage them to work in teams to find a solution. Do not give them a blueprint.

For example, in our M²GATE virtual exchange program, we teamed US students with peers located in four countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We asked them to identify a pressing social issue in MENA and then create a product or service to address it. One of the teams identified the high rate of youth unemployment in Morocco as an issue. They discovered that employers want workers with soft skills, but few schools provide such training. Their solution was a low-cost after-school program to equip students ages 8-16 with soft skills.

2. Help Students Think Broadly and Unleash Their Creativity

Professor Heidi Neck says her students at Babson College struggle with problem finding at the start of the entrepreneurial journey. “They are good at solving problems, but not as good at finding the problem to solve,” she explains. “For example, they know that climate change is a problem, and they’re interested in doing something about it, but they’re not sure what problem within that broad area they can focus on and find a market for.”

Professor Niko Slavnic, who teaches entrepreneurship at IEDC-Bled School of Management in Slovenia and the ESSCA School of Management in France, says he first invests time in teaching his students to unlearn traditional ways of thinking and unleash their creativity. He encourages students to get outside their comfort zones. One way he does this is by having them make paper airplanes and then stand on their desks and throw them. Many ask, “Should we do this? Is this allowed?” When his students start to question the rules and think about new possibilities, this indicates to Slavnic that they are primed for the type of creative exploration his course demands.

“When students start to question the rules and think about new possibilities, this indicates to Professor Niko Slavnic that they are primed for the type of creative exploration his course demands.”

In your classroom: Think about the concept of “unlearning.” Ask yourself if students are entering your class with rigid mindsets or attitudes based on rules and structures that you would like to change. For example, they may be coming into your classroom with the expectation that you, the instructor, have all the answers and that you will impart your wisdom to them throughout the semester. Design your course so that students spend more time than you do presenting, with you acting more as an advisor (the “guide on the side”).

3. Prompt Students to Take Bold Actions

Geoff Archer, an entrepreneurship professor at Royal Roads University in Canada, says Kolb’s theory of experiential learning underpins the entrepreneurial management curriculum he designed. Archer takes what he calls a “ready-fire-aim approach,” common in the startup world—he throws students right into the deep end. They are tasked with creating a for-profit business from scratch and operating it for a month. At the end of the semester, they must come up with a “pitch deck”—a short presentation providing potential investors with an overview of their proposed new business—and an investor-ready business plan.

This approach can be met with resistance, especially with mature learners. “They’re used to winning, and it’s frustrating and more than a bit terrifying to be told to do something without being given more structure upfront,” says Archer.

Professor Rita Egizii, who co-teaches with Archer, says students really struggled when instructed to get out and talk with potential customers about a product they were proposing to launch as part of their class project. “They all sat outside on the curb on their laptops. For them, it’s not normal and not okay to make small experiments and fail,” says Egizii.

Keep in mind that, culturally, the taboo of failure—even on a very small scale and even in the name of learning—can be ingrained in the minds of students from around the world.

The benefit of this permutation, explains Archer, is that students are writing plans based on actual experiences—in this case, customer interactions. Moving the starting blocks forward offers many benefits, including getting the students out of the classroom and out of their heads earlier, reminding them that the market’s opinion of their solution is far more important than their own. This also affords students more time to reflect and maximize the potential of their minimum viable product or experiment.

In your classroom: Invite students to bring their lived experiences and workplace knowledge into their studies. This can be just as powerful as the more famous exhortation to “get out of the classroom.” As Egizii sees it, “student-directed experiential learning provides a comfortable and relatable starting point from which they can then diverge their thinking.”

4. Show Students What They Can Achieve

For Eric Fretz, a lecturer at the University of Michigan, the key to launching his students on a successful path is setting the bar high, while at the same time helping them understand what is realistic to achieve. “You will never know if your students can jump six feet unless you set the bar at six feet,” he says.

His undergraduate students work in small teams to create a product in three months and generate sales from it. At the start of the semester, he typically sees a lot of grandiose ideas—a lot of “fluff and BS” as he calls it. Students also struggle with assessing the viability of their ideas.

To help, Fretz consults with each team extensively, filtering through ideas together until they can agree upon a feasible one that fulfills a real need. The real magic of his course is in the coaching and support he provides.

“People know when you’re investing in them and giving them your attention and energy,” Fretz says. He finds that coaching students in the beginning of the course helps assuage their concerns about embarking on an open-ended team project, while also supporting initiative and self-reliance.

In your classroom: Design ways to nudge your students outside their comfort zones, while also providing support. Like Fretz, you should set high expectations, but also adequately guide students.

5. Teach Students the Value of Changing Course

A key part of the entrepreneurial mindset is to be able to course-correct, learn from mistakes, and move on. Entrepreneurship professors position hurdles as learning opportunities. For example, Danner tells his students that his class is a laboratory for both aspiring and failing. He advises them to expect failure and think about how they are going to deal with it.

“A key part of the entrepreneurial mindset is to be able to course-correct, learn from mistakes, and move on.”

Ismail believes letting his students fail in class is the best preparation for the real world. He let one student team pursue a project for the entire semester around a product he knew had no potential. Two days before the end of the course, he told them as such. From his perspective, their frustration was the best learning experience they could have and the best training he could offer on what they will experience in real life. This reflects a key component of the entrepreneurial mindset— the ability to view mistakes as opportunities .

In your classroom: Build into your course some opportunities for students to make mistakes. Show them how mistakes are an opportunity to learn and improve. In entrepreneurship speak, this is called a “pivot.” Can you build in opportunities for students to face challenges and have to pivot in your course?

6. Communicate with Students Regularly to Establish New Ways of Thinking

Professor Neck realized that to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset in her students, she needed to provide them with opportunities to do so outside of class. She now encourages her students to establish a daily, reflective practice. She even designed a series of daily “mindset vitamins” that she sends to her students via the messaging platform WhatsApp. Students are not expected to reply to the messages, but rather to simply consume and absorb them.

Some messages relate specifically to entrepreneurship, such as: “How can you get started with nothing?” And others apply to life in general: “What has been your proudest moment in life so far? How can you create more moments like that? What did it feel like the last time you failed?”

In your classroom: Communicate with your students outside the classroom with messages that reinforce the mindset change you are seeking to achieve in your course. Social media and apps such as WhatsApp and Twitter make it easy to do so.

All Students Can Benefit from an Entrepreneurial Mindset

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that an entrepreneurial mindset is critical for addressing today’s problems. Adapting to risk, spotting opportunity, taking initiative, communicating and collaborating, being flexible, and problem solving—these are ways in which we have responded to the pandemic. And they’re all part of the entrepreneurial mindset. By instilling this way of thinking in our students, we will equip them to handle tomorrow’s challenges—as well as to identify and take advantage of future opportunities.

Thinking about which of these entrepreneurial approaches you can adopt in your own teaching may require you to redesign portions of your courses or even create a new course from scratch. We encourage you to be open to experimenting and trying out some of these ideas. Like the best entrepreneurs, don’t be afraid to fail.

Also, be open with your students. Let them know you are trying out some new things and solicit their feedback. If needed, you can always pivot your class and involve them in the exercise of co-creating something better together. In the process, you will also be modeling the entrepreneurial mindset for your students.

Amy Gillett is the vice president of education at the William Davidson Institute , a non-profit located at the University of Michigan. She oversees design and delivery of virtual exchanges, entrepreneurship development projects, and executive education programs. Over the past two decades, she has worked on a wide variety of global programs, including 10,000 Women , equipping over 300 Rwandan women with skills to scale their small businesses, and the NGO Leadership Workshops—one-week training programs held in Poland and Slovakia designed to enhance the managerial capability and sustainability of nongovernmental organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Kristin Babbie Kelterborn co-leads the Entrepreneurship Development Center (EDC) at the William Davidson Institute. She collaborates with the EDC’s faculty affiliates to design and implement projects that support entrepreneurs in building and growing their businesses in low- and middle-income countries.

A course designed to get students hired, 10 strategies for launching a successful virtual exchange, business school in the metaverse: part 2.

We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience, including personalizing content. Learn More . By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies and revised Privacy Policy .

JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser.

Newly Launched - AI Presentation Maker

Researched by Consultants from Top-Tier Management Companies

AI PPT Maker

Powerpoint Templates

PPT Bundles

Kpi Dashboard

Professional

Business Plans

Swot Analysis

Gantt Chart

Business Proposal

Marketing Plan

Project Management

Business Case

Business Model

Cyber Security

Business PPT

Digital Marketing

Digital Transformation

Human Resources

Product Management

Artificial Intelligence

Company Profile

Acknowledgement PPT

PPT Presentation

Reports Brochures

One Page Pitch

Interview PPT

All Categories

Siranjeev Santhanam

Entrepreneurship usually starts with an idea, a eureka moment that thrills an entrepreneur’s mind. However, very often, the thrill of the moment fades away and the idea alone is but a candle in the dark. Succeeding as a business owner comes with determination, constant labour and the raw grit needed to transform an abstract idea and turn it into a material reality.

Transforming a vision into a thriving business requires a solid foundation, starting with a business plan. This plan functions as the critical roadmap for the person in question, outlining his vision, the business goals, and an operational blueprint. Before taking the plunge, one must be equipped with robust market analysis, solid financial projections, and leverage some crucial marketing strategies to push their idea onto the world.

The challenges of entrepreneurship

Successful entrepreneurs possess a keen sense of observation and a deep understanding of their target audience. They recognize unmet needs. And they relentless pursue the means to bridge them. When starting a new business, one needs money to create new products, market their services and grow their businesses. The process of acquiring funding and pitching your idea to investors is usually a

long-drawn out and is painstaking. Meanwhile, g rowth brings new challenges and managing the complexities of a large organization requires constant improvement of processes with an eye on quality and consistency.

All of this together makes this a burden one could hardly bear alone. It is for this reason that SlideTeam has curated a set PPT Templates that serve as an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration for anyone struggling on the path of entrepreneurship. These slides come with the benefit of being 100% editable and customizable, putting you in control when you use these.

Are you an entrepreneurship staging a project proposal to investors? We’ve got just what we need. Click here to jump over to our other blog that covers this very subject now.

Let’s explore!

Template 1 Entrepreneurship Business Analysis Requirement Management Organization Strategy

This integrated PPT Deck can provide an entrepreneur with a robust business framework to further his own work protocols. The 18 slides in the deck cover a wide array of subjects from market analysis and funding to marketing strategy and more. Download this PPT Deck and realize your full potential by restructuring your business in line with its processes.

Template 2 – One-Pager Financial Plan in Entrepreneurship Presentation Report Infographic Document

This one-page infographic can be a potent tool for a new business owner struggling to balance demanding work systems with the financial intricacies of the job. The report has been arranged in an optimized format, reflecting vital processes of the job. Some pre-designed headlines layered across the slide here include projected cash flow statement, projected monthly expenses, anticipated profit and loss, and more.

Download now

Template 3 - Entrepreneurship ecosystem model presentation layouts

Learn the crucial phases of entrepreneurship with the aid of this visually illustrative PPT theme. It breaks down the mechanism of an entrepreneur’s job into smaller components that help to fuel the central process. Some of these smaller phases listed in the slide are connect and sustain, train, identify, and enable public policy. Get this slide and improve your personal methodology, creating healthy and self-sustaining channels of growth as a business owner.

Template 4 – Business plan for entrepreneurship with market analysis and funding requirement

This one-page PPT can be your anchor in fight for market presence as an entrepreneur. It contains details relevant to market analysis and funding activities, with smaller processes integrated across the slide such as organization management, market analysis, sales strategy, and more.

Template 5 – Entrepreneur go-to-market strategy with PricePoint and Product

Use this slide to establish a market strategy and carve out your place in the market of your choice as a serious entrepreneur, who means business. There are smaller stages featured in the slide such as size of organization, technology adoption, distribution model, all of which serve as focal points for your business strategy. Get this template and gain better market positioning right away.

Template 6 –Entrepreneurship business plan key components

This organized illustration can be a powerful inspiration to any new entrepreneur developing and honing a business plan. There are a range of processes installed over the breadth of the slide, such as executive summary, business description, and more. Use this slide to project confidence through your operations as you manoeuvre through your market of choice with ease.

Template 7 Entrepreneurship one-page competitive analysis

This PPT Template serves as a canvas upon which you can organize a stream of data and hone your business strategies. There are subheadings geared into the slide that enable you to compare your performance and revenue streams with that of a competitor. Get this slide now and use it as a means for refining and strengthening your competitive performance.

Entrepreneurship One Page Competition Analysis

Template 8 Entrepreneurship one-page summary for investors

Are you assembling a summary presentation to elicit the attention of investors? This one-page template can be a handy asset for you. It has been organized with detail, allowing you to record and display relevant information in an aesthetic manner. Insert your company logo, the list of products and services you wish to develop, the key management information and some key stats into this presentation and optimize your chances of securing investment for your venture.

Template 9 – Growth strategies for entrepreneurship with ideal customer identification

This template has been fashioned with the goal of creating better customer identification procedures. Using the processes laid out, you can empower you company to perform better, galvanizing the support of the broader market as you power forward. Define KPIs, competitive land scaping, and establish value proposition are some of the key subheadings integrated into the slide.

Template 10 – Entrepreneurship market strategy with price point and buying process

Take control of your market strategy and pricing protocols with this one-page PPT. It can equip a new entrepreneur with the skillset needed to survive and thrive in a competitive market through stronger organization methods. There are smaller phases linked within the slide such as buying process, distribution model, size of organization and technology adoption. Boost your efforts to curate your market strategies and win the industrial race, all by downloading this slide and implementing it.

Enterpreneurship Market Stratergy with price point4

TAKE CHARGE, NOW!

We’ve just given you a bird’s eye view of the content of the templates in this blog. Download and utilize them to access the full breadth of material in these slides. The data-powered tools embedded in our slides can help a new business owner take charge of his enterprise and make better decisions, thereby cultivating a healthy and empowered attitude that guides his firm towards success.

PS Click here to jump over to our other blog that deals in entrepreneur investment teaser templates.

How to Design the Perfect Service Launch Presentation [Custom Launch Deck Included]
Quarterly Business Review Presentation: All the Essential Slides You Need in Your Deck
[Updated 2023] How to Design The Perfect Product Launch Presentation [Best Templates Included]
99% of the Pitches Fail! Find Out What Makes Any Startup a Success

Liked this blog? Please recommend us

This form is protected by reCAPTCHA - the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

--> Digital revolution powerpoint presentation slides

--> Sales funnel results presentation layouts

--> 3d men joinning circular jigsaw puzzles ppt graphics icons

--> Business Strategic Planning Template For Organizations Powerpoint Presentation Slides

--> Future plan powerpoint template slide

--> Project Management Team Powerpoint Presentation Slides

--> Brand marketing powerpoint presentation slides

--> Launching a new service powerpoint presentation with slides go to market

--> Agenda powerpoint slide show

--> Four key metrics donut chart with percentage

--> Engineering and technology ppt inspiration example introduction continuous process improvement

--> Meet our team representing in circular format

Starting a Business
Growing a Business
Business News
Science & Technology
Money & Finance
For Subscribers
Write for Entrepreneur
Tips White Papers
Entrepreneur Store
United States
Asia Pacific
Middle East
United Kingdom
South Africa

Entrepreneurship Activities To Try: Educator Tested & Reviewed As educators, we can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in our students. By incorporating these 29 easy entrepreneurship activities into our classes, we can inspire creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and prepare...

By Deanna Ritchie Jun 6, 2024

Our biggest sale — Get unlimited access to Entrepreneur.com at an unbeatable price. Use code SAVE50 at checkout. *

* Offer only available to new subscribers

This story originally appeared on Due

As educators, we can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in our students. By incorporating these 29 easy entrepreneurship activities into our classes, we can inspire creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and prepare students for success in any career they choose.

Whether it's through hands-on exercises, podcasts, videos, or structured programs, these activities will engage students and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. I handpicked many of these.

See also: 20 Small Business Ideas to Start in High School

Table of Contents

Our favorite entrepreneurship activities

Products: The Card Game
The Currency Quest
Picture the Problem
Innovate it
Discuss the product
Create value with your words
Brainstorming 180 degrees
Entrepreneurship videos
Develop an entrepreneurship mindset
Pitch challenge toolkit
Free entrepreneurship lessons
Contemporary entrepreneurship program
Start a business as an adventure
Read and interpret business jargon
Host interview together
Get local entrepreneurs to speak
Self-SWOT analysis
Research STAR entrepreneurs
Business plan Shark Tank
Town data review and business proposal
Exploring unique ways to make $$$
Understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs
Examining the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship
Starting a school garden business
Promoting social entrepreneurship
Ongoing feedback loop
Get out the door activity
Soda can design activity
Social media business activity

How we tested

To evaluate the entrepreneurship activities presented in this article, we employed a practical and educator-focused approach. Our testing process involved a panel of 10 experienced educators from various educational levels who implemented these activities in their classrooms.

We collected feedback from both teachers and students, focusing on engagement, clarity, and educational value. Each activity was assessed for its practicality, resource requirements, and adaptability to different age groups and skill levels. We also conducted basic pre- and post-activity assessments to gauge the learning impact. This streamlined testing process allowed us to identify and refine the most effective and engaging entrepreneurship activities suitable for diverse educational settings.

1. Products: The Card Game ( our favorite )

products entrepreneurship card card game

Get ready to ignite your students' imaginations and spark their entrepreneurial spirits with this entrepreneurial card game. Products: The Card GAme is a hands-on and engaging way to teach your students about the basics of entrepreneurship.

Skypig, the brains behind this engaging game, cleverly integrates entrepreneurship into their gameplay. Using product and feature cards, players are encouraged to develop unique, marketable products while assuming budding entrepreneurs' roles. The game's core values emphasize the importance of creativity and originality , allowing players to have a great time while testing their ingenuity.

I find this immersive experience to be a fantastic resource for teaching various skills, such as public speaking and creative thinking, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Skypig offers not only an original edition of the game but also a teacher's edition, complete with a comprehensive 30-page lesson plan, making it an invaluable tool for educators like myself who seek to instill these skills in our students in a relaxed and enjoyable manner.

2. The currency quest

I've found that the currency quest is a simple yet effective activity that encourages students to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills. I provide each student or group with an envelope containing a small amount of fake money, and they devise a plan to increase their investment within a specific time frame.

What I love about this activity is that it enhances collaboration and critical thinking and demonstrates to students how easy it can be to generate income. It's a hands-on way to teach valuable lessons about financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

3. Picture the problem

I firmly believe that entrepreneurs are problem solvers, and I emphasize the importance of clearly defining problems as a crucial skill for success in entrepreneurship. To engage my students in this concept, I show them pictures that depict various issues and ask them to identify and define the problems they see.

I always encourage my students to think deeply about the information they need to better understand the situation. By focusing on clearly defining the problem before attempting to solve it, my students develop critical thinking abilities and learn to approach challenges strategically. This practice lays a strong foundation for their future endeavors in entrepreneurship.

4. Innovate It!

I've introduced an exciting activity called "Innovate It!" which challenges students to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. I divide the students into groups and assign each group a unique challenge, such as designing a new way to drink on the go or a revolutionary method of communication.

I provide them with a bag of everyday materials, including rubber bands, pipe cleaners, and foil, and ask them to design a product that meets the challenge parameters. This activity not only encourages students to think outside the box but also fosters creativity and problem-solving skills as they collaborate and prototype their ideas.

See Also: Are You Raising Money-Smart Entrepreneurial Children?

5. Discuss the podcast

Entrepreneurial podcasts are valuable resources for sparking conversations about entrepreneurship in the entrepreneurship classroom. They provide insights into the entrepreneurial journey and offer real-life examples of entrepreneurs' challenges and successes.

Assign students to listen to an episode of the podcast and facilitate an entrepreneurship class discussion on the key takeaways and lessons learned. This activity will allow students to gain a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship and encourage them to think critically about the concepts discussed in the podcast.

6. Create value with your words

Articulating a clear and concise value proposition is essential for any entrepreneur. In this activity, I introduce students to a value proposition and provide them with a brief faux business or product idea. I ask the students to express the value proposition for the given idea concisely.

This exercise challenges us to distill the essence of a business or product and develop practical communication skills. It's an excellent way for students like myself to understand the importance of clearly communicating our business or product's unique value to potential customers.

7. Brainstorming 180 degrees

Reverse brainstorming is an excellent activity for developing problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Start by presenting a problem to the students, such as studying in a noisy library. Instead of brainstorming solutions, ask the students to brainstorm ways to improve the situation .

For each idea they come up with, challenge them to find a solution to the worsened situation. This activity encourages students to think critically and consider alternative perspectives, which are essential skills for entrepreneurship.

8. Entrepreneurship videos

Take advantage of the abundance of free, short online videos that discuss various aspects of entrepreneurship. Use these videos as a tool to introduce students to the topic of entrepreneurship or assign them as homework. Some recommended videos include "What is an Entrepreneur?" and "The Best Advice for Entrepreneurs." These videos provide valuable insights and inspire students to think about entrepreneurship in new ways.

9. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset cards are a valuable resource for developing entrepreneurship skills in students. These cards provide definitions and prompts related to entrepreneurial thinking. Distribute the cards to students and have them take turns reading the mindset definitions and answering the associated questions. This activity helps students develop a growth mindset and encourages them to think critically about entrepreneurship.

10. Pitch challenge toolkit

The Pitch Challenge Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for teaching entrepreneurship skills. This free toolkit consists of five lessons that cover various aspects of entrepreneurship, including creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. The toolkit provides step-by-step instructions and activities for guiding students through the process of developing and delivering a pitch. Using this toolkit, you can help students develop essential skills for success in entrepreneurship.

11. Free entrepreneurship lessons

Take advantage of free entrepreneurship lessons from reputable organizations such as VentureWell. These lessons cover a wide range of entrepreneurship-related topics and provide hands-on activities that engage students and teach them about the entrepreneurial mindset. Incorporate these lessons into your curriculum to give students a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

12. Contemporary entrepreneurship program

If you are looking for a ready-to-use entrepreneurship program, consider the Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program. This program is designed to engage students in a two-to-three-week unit focused on entrepreneurship. It covers topics such as generating business ideas , conducting market research, considering legal and financial issues, and writing a business plan. By implementing this program, you can give students a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process.

13. Start a business as an adventure

One engaging activity that introduces me and my fellow students to entrepreneurship is our "choose your own adventure" style series. In this activity, we follow the journey of a character named Jay as he starts his own business. It's an interactive and immersive way for us to learn about the challenges and decisions involved in entrepreneurship as we navigate Jay's path and make decisions alongside him.

Students make decisions for Jay and experience the real-world challenges and opportunities of business building . The series includes interactive videos that teach entrepreneurship, financial concepts, and economic ideas. This activity not only enhances students' understanding of business but also encourages critical thinking and decision-making skills.

14. Read and interpret business jargon

Integrating literature with entrepreneurial concepts is another effective way to engage students in entrepreneurship education. For instance, students can read a book like "Sweet Potato Pie" and apply business terminology such as profit, loan, and division of labor to interpret the text. After reading, students can discuss the book and reflect on what it takes to own and run a successful business. This activity not only strengthens students' reading comprehension skills but also introduces them to the vocabulary and concepts commonly used in industry.

Here is a list of great entrepreneurship blogs to check out .

15. Host interviews together

Conducting mock job interviews is a valuable activity that's really helped me and my classmates develop job-related skills while nurturing our entrepreneurial mindset. Our teacher sets up mock interviews tailored to our desired career paths, making it feel more relevant and engaging.

We get the chance to practice our interviewing skills with a partner in the classroom, but it becomes even more effective when an adult steps in to play the role of the interviewer. This activity has really boosted my communication skills, professionalism, and confidence – all qualities that I know will be crucial as I pursue entrepreneurship in the future.

16. Get local entrepreneurs to speak in the classroom

Instead of simply teaching about business leaders and entrepreneurs, why not invite local entrepreneurs to share their experiences directly with students? This activity allows students to interact with real entrepreneurs and ask them questions. By preparing questions for the business leaders, students develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills . Additionally, this activity exposes students to different entrepreneurial journeys and helps them understand the practical aspects of starting and running a business .

17. Self-SWOT analysis

A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis is a common tool used in business to assess the internal and external factors that affect an organization. In this activity, students apply the SWOT model to analyze themselves and their future goals. By identifying their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, students gain valuable insights into their entrepreneurial skills and areas for growth. This activity encourages self-reflection and helps students align their goals with their strengths and opportunities.

18. Researching star entrepreneurs

Researching a star entrepreneur of their choice is an engaging activity that allows students to explore the lives and contributions of successful entrepreneurs. Students are tasked with investigating an entrepreneur using online resources and presenting their findings to the class. During the presentation, students focus on what motivated the entrepreneurs to start their businesses and the impact they have had on society. This activity promotes research skills, public speaking, and critical thinking.

19. Business plan Shark Tank

In this activity inspired by the popular TV show "Shark Tank," my classmates and I got to channel our inner entrepreneurs by creating and presenting our business plans in a simulated pitch environment. It's an exciting opportunity for us to put our entrepreneurial skills to the test.

We write comprehensive business descriptions, conduct market analyses, develop marketing and sales strategies, and determine our funding needs and projected financial outcomes. Then, we bravely step into the spotlight and present our business ideas to the class, where we receive valuable feedback and constructive criticism.

This activity has really helped me hone my business planning, communication, and presentation skills, preparing me for the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship ahead.

20. Town data review and business proposal

Engaging students in a town data review and business proposal activity allows them to think critically about the needs and opportunities in a local community. In this activity, students review data about a town, discuss the data as a group, and propose a new business idea that addresses a specific need in the town. By considering the existing services and products in the town, students can identify gaps and propose innovative business solutions . This activity encourages students to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills.

21. Exploring unique ways to make $$$

Teaching students different ways to make money is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship education. Students learn the difference between providing a service and selling a physical product.

In small groups, students brainstorm creative ways to make money, considering their unique skills and interests. Through this activity, students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and learn to assess the viability of their ideas.

22. Understanding the characteristics of an entrepreneur

In this activity, students explore the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs. The teacher reads questions about entrepreneurship aloud, and students move to different corners of the room based on their answers. At the end of the activity, students count their points to assess their knowledge about entrepreneurship.

This activity fosters critical thinking, self-awareness, and an understanding of the key qualities required for entrepreneurial success.

23. Examining the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship

I believe it's crucial to help my students think critically about the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship. That's why I've designed an activity where we delve into this topic together.

This activity reflects the advantages and drawbacks of working for ourselves and owning our businesses. It's an opportunity for us to explore the realities of entrepreneurship in a thoughtful way.

Moreover, I guide my students through completing an entrepreneur checklist to assess their entrepreneurial skills and pinpoint areas for improvement. This activity not only promotes self-reflection but also fosters a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and helps develop our problem-solving skills along the way.

24. Creating a school garden business

Engaging students in a hands-on activity like creating a school garden business combines entrepreneurship with environmental education. Students collaborate to design and build a school garden that yields crops that can be sold for profit.

They develop a business plan, consider market demand, plant and maintain the garden, sell the products, and track profits and losses. This activity provides students practical experience in business planning, financial management, and sustainable practices.

25. Promoting social entrepreneurship

Exploring the concept of social entrepreneurship is a valuable activity that encourages students to think about using business to create a positive social impact. The teacher presents a set of problems on the board, and students are invited to think about what these problems have in common. Together, the entrepreneurship class creates a definition of social entrepreneurship and brainstorms solutions to address social issues. This activity nurtures empathy, creative problem-solving, and a sense of social responsibility among students.

26. The ongoing feedback loop

To continuously improve the course and maintain student engagement, the "If I Knew…" exercise is a valuable tool. At the end of each term, students are asked to reflect on their expectations at the beginning of the entrepreneurship class and what they gained from the course. They also share what they would have changed if they had known certain things beforehand. The teacher aggregates the feedback and presents it to the students in the last class, creating a feedback loop for course improvement. This exercise sets the stage for future classes and encourages a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

27. Get out the door exercise

The "Get Out of the Door" exercise is something I've found incredibly valuable in my entrepreneurship education. It highlights the significance of customer interaction in building a successful business.

During this exercise, I'm encouraged to step out of the classroom and interact with potential customers to gather feedback and insights firsthand. This hands-on experience allows me to validate my ideas, understand customer needs, and make adjustments based on their feedback. It has emphasized the importance of putting myself out there and engaging directly with the people I hope to serve in my future business ventures.

28. Soda can redesign challenge

In this activity, students are tasked with redesigning the traditional soda can to make it more environmentally friendly, user-friendly, or innovative in some way.

Students can work individually or in small groups to brainstorm ideas for redesigning the soda can. They may consider factors such as reducing waste, improving recyclability, enhancing convenience of use, or adding features for sustainability.

Once students have developed their redesign concepts, they can create prototypes using paper, cardboard, or modeling clay. Alternatively, they can use digital design software to create virtual prototypes.

After completing their redesigns, students present their concepts to the class, explaining the rationale behind their choices and how their redesigned soda can addresses the specified criteria. This activity encourages creativity and problem-solving skills and raises awareness about environmental issues and the importance of sustainable design in product development.

29. Social media entrepreneurship activity

In this activity, students create a comprehensive social media marketing strategy for a fictional or real business.

Students work individually or in small groups to choose a target audience and a product or service to promote. They then develop a social media marketing plan that includes goals, target demographics, content strategy, platform selection, posting schedule, and metrics for measuring success.

Students may also be asked to create sample social media posts, graphics, videos, or other multimedia content to support their campaign. Depending on their target audience and objectives, they can use popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or TikTok.

Once their social media marketing campaign is complete, students present their strategies to the class or a panel of judges. They explain their rationale and discuss how they would implement and evaluate their campaign in real life.

[Related: 8 Must-Try Entrepreneurship Games ]

Frequently Asked Questions: Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students

1. what is an entrepreneurial mindset, and why is it important for students.

An entrepreneurial mindset is a set of skills and attitudes that empower individuals to think creatively, take risks, and solve problems effectively. It's essential for students as it equips them with versatile skills that can be applied to various careers and life situations.

2. Are these entrepreneurship activities suitable for all age groups?

Yes, these activities are adaptable and can be tailored to suit students of different age groups, from elementary school to college and beyond.

3. How do these activities promote creativity and problem-solving skills?

These activities encourage students to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and find innovative solutions to real-world challenges. They are designed to stimulate critical thinking and creativity.

4. Can I incorporate these activities into my existing curriculum?

Absolutely! Many of these activities can be seamlessly integrated into existing coursework to complement traditional learning.

5. Do I need any special materials or resources to implement these activities?

Most of the activities can be executed with readily available materials and resources. You won't need anything particularly extravagant to get started.

6. How can I ensure that students stay engaged throughout these activities?

By making the activities interactive and relatable, students are more likely to stay engaged. Incorporating multimedia elements such as podcasts and videos can also enhance their interest.

7. What are some potential outcomes of these entrepreneurship activities for students?

Students who engage in these activities may develop better problem-solving skills, increased self-confidence, enhanced communication abilities, and a more profound sense of adaptability – all essential skills for success in any career.

8. Can these activities be used for remote or online learning?

Yes, many of these activities can be adapted for remote or online learning, making them versatile options for educators in various teaching environments.

Most Popular Red Arrow

'father time always wins': warren buffett, 94, just announced major changes to his plan to give away his money.

Warren Buffett continued his Thanksgiving tradition with a $1.1 billion donation of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations.

YouTube Just Shared the Final Message From Its Former CEO Susan Wojcicki Who Died From Lung Cancer This Summer. Read Her 'Most Important Lesson.'

YouTube shared the letter on its website on Monday.

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

This Is What Black Friday and Holiday Shoppers Are Really Looking for This Season, According to New Research

Shopify's annual holiday survey revealed some surprising news about retail spending this holiday season.

These Are the 'Wealthiest and Safest' Places to Retire in the U.S. None of Them Are in Florida — and 2 States Swept the List.

More than 338,000 U.S. residents retired to a new home in 2023 — a 44% increase year over year.

How Side Hustles Are Redefining Careers and Shaping the Future of Work

Here's how more than 4 million Americans have transformed side hustles into independent careers, earning over $100,000.

Successfully copied link

4 Engaging Entrepreneurship Projects for Your Classroom

Are you tired of creating new projects for your students? If your students are falling asleep in class or zoning out because they're not able to use classroom skills in ways that are interesting to them, these entrepreneurship projects will help fix that! They are best used as project milestones and capstones to help students demonstrate knowledge in creative ways!

If these entrepreneurship project ideas are interesting to you, you can access a free pdf copy to bring into your classroom . Read on, to find out more!

What You'll Get from this Blog on Entrepreneurship Projects:

The importance of project-based learning.

So much of education is theory-based and does not allow students to apply their skills in a real-world context. Students are accustomed to cramming in as much information as possible for their next test. Rather than learning for knowledge and experience, they are learning for memorization, which they will likely forget a week later. Entrepreneurship projects offer hands-on experiences that your students won’t forget, and will serve them through the rest of their lives.

This is not to say that traditional theoretical frameworks are not important, because they are! BUT, the coupling of theoretical and experiential learning will make your teaching practices even more effective .

You might be wondering what constitutes something as being a hands-on project… the beauty is that it can encompass so many different things! Here are a few different experiential teaching techniques that allow students the space to actively participate and collaborate with both their peers and their teacher: Socratic seminar circles, role-play scenarios, case studies, brainstorming sessions, expert interviews, group work, art education, or even class debates.

Experiential learning is…

Learning by doing provides a better understanding of course material which in turn makes a lasting impact on retention rates. When students are able to put their skills into action and engage with content more deeply, they will likely have an easier time remembering new concepts.
This kind of project-based learning is personal. It feels more relevant to a student’s life and mirrors reality in a way that allows students to make mistakes without fear of failure.
Entrepreneurship projects can take many forms and allow students to engage with any sector that they find interesting. Ranging from the food industry to technology, to the medical field, students can explore numerous topics in a way that will provide them with tangible skills to prepare for those industries.
Students are asked to work together in a way that facilitates meaningful communication. It also allows students to engage with real-world issues, and interact with their communities in order to discover solutions to the problems they see.

Experiential learning is not only beneficial in the classroom but also in the workplace... check out this article from Entrepreneur about the benefits of experiential learning in the workplace! This is a quick read that will hopefully show you the value of teaching your students through hands-on entrepreneurship projects early on, as it will serve them as they enter the workplace too!

Entrepreneurship Project Ideas for Your Classroom

#1: Problem Blog Post

Create a 750-1000 word blog article about a problem you are interested in, that helps a customer understand why it's important
Include data and statistics to back up major points, as well as cite at least 5 key sources during the research stage
Students should use interesting graphics and images to break up the text and further explain the topic

#2: Entrepreneur Presentation

Create a 3-5 minute presentation about an entrepreneur of your choosing that inspires you and/or you’d like to learn more about
Research the journey of the entrepreneur and how they became successful
Develop discussion questions for the class to think about, relating to the entrepreneur that was chosen

#3: Ask “Why?” Poster

Create a thought map that outlines the key components of your business idea, including the problem and solution, revenue, costs, and profits
Get creative with how you present this information, in a way that makes the most sense to you
Once you determine the problem you are trying to solve, ask “why” questions to understand why the problem exists and why your solution is necessary

#4: Five Years From Now Letter

This one is exactly as it sounds… students will spend time thinking about where they see themselves 5 years from now and what they hope to accomplish
They can write or record this and have the creative freedom to add any elements to this time capsule

With the help of these 4 entrepreneurship projects, you will have your students thinking outside of the box, and engaging with classroom content in a deeper way. These projects are not only going to make things fun and engaging for your students, but they're also going to make your life easier as an educator because these projects are completely plug-and-play . So, if these entrepreneurship project ideas sound interesting to you, you can access free pdf downloads of each project to bring into your classroom.

Bring Entrepreneurship to Your Students!

Subscribe to our Newsletter

29 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities for All Classes

As educators, we can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in our students. By incorporating these 20 easy entrepreneurship activities into our classes, we can inspire creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and prepare students for success in any career they choose.

Whether it’s through hands-on exercises, podcasts, videos, or structured programs, these activities will engage students and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit.

See also: 20 Small Business Ideas to Start in High School

1. Inventing and Pitching Card Game ( our favorite )

Get ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and spark their entrepreneurial spirits with this entrepreneurial card game. Products is a hands-on and engaging way to teach your students about the basics of entrepreneurship.

Skypig, the brains behind this engaging game, cleverly integrates entrepreneurship into their gameplay. By using product and feature cards, players are encouraged to develop unique, marketable products while assuming the role of budding entrepreneurs. The game’s core values emphasize the importance of creativity and originality, allowing players to have a great time while testing their ingenuity.

This immersive experience is a fantastic resource for teaching various skills, such as public speaking and creative thinking, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Skypig offers not only an original edition of the game but also a teacher’s edition, complete with a comprehensive 6-page lesson plan, making it an invaluable tool for educators seeking to instill these skills in their students in a relaxed and enjoyable manner.

2. The Envelope Challenge

The Envelope Challenge is a simple yet effective activity that encourages students to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills. Provide each student or group with an envelope containing a small amount of fake money. They devise a plan to increase their investment within a specific time frame.

This activity not only enhances collaboration and critical thinking but also demonstrates to students how easy it can be to generate income.

3. Defining Problems Exercise

Entrepreneurs are problem solvers, and being able to define problems clearly is a crucial skill for success in entrepreneurship. Show students pictures that depict various issues and ask them to identify and define the problems they see. Please encourage them to think about the information they need to understand the situation better. By focusing on clearly defining the problem before attempting to solve it, students develop critical thinking abilities and learn to approach challenges strategically.

4. Ready, Set, Design!

The Ready, Set, Design! activity challenges students to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Divide students into groups and assign each group a challenge, such as designing a new way to drink on the go or a new method of communication. Please provide them with a bag of everyday materials, such as rubber bands, pipe cleaners, and foil, and ask them to design a product that meets the challenge. This activity encourages students to think outside the box and fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.

See Also: Are You Raising Money-Smart Entrepreneurial Children?

5. The StartUp Podcast

The StartUp podcast is a valuable resource for sparking conversations about entrepreneurship in the classroom. It provides insights into the entrepreneurial journey and offers real-life examples of the challenges and successes that entrepreneurs face.

Assign students to listen to an episode of the podcast and facilitate a class discussion on the key takeaways and lessons learned. This activity allows students to gain a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship and encourages them to think critically about the concepts discussed in the podcast.

6. The Business Proposition

Articulating a clear and concise value proposition is essential for any entrepreneur. In this activity, introduce students to a value proposition and provide them with a brief faux business or product idea. Ask students to express the value proposition for the given idea concisely. This exercise challenges students to distill the essence of a business or product and develop effective communication skills.

7. Reverse Brainstorming

8. Entrepreneurship Videos

Take advantage of the abundance of free, short online videos that discuss various aspects of entrepreneurship. Use these videos as a tool to introduce students to the topic of entrepreneurship or assign them as homework. Some recommended videos include “What is an Entrepreneur?” and “The Best Advice for Entrepreneurs.” These videos provide valuable insights and inspire students to think about entrepreneurship in new ways.

9. Entrepreneurial Mindset Cards

10. Pitch Challenge Toolkit

11. Free Entrepreneurship Lessons

12. Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program

13. “Choose Your Own Adventure” Business Building

One engaging activity that introduces students to entrepreneurship is the “choose your own adventure” style series. In this activity, students follow the journey of a character named Jay as he starts his own business. Students make decisions for Jay and experience the real-world challenges and opportunities of business building . The series includes interactive videos that teach entrepreneurship, financial concepts, and economic ideas. This activity not only enhances students’ understanding of business but also encourages critical thinking and decision-making skills.

14. Literature and Business Terminology Integration

Integrating literature with entrepreneurial concepts is another effective way to engage students in entrepreneurship education. For instance, students can read a book like “Sweet Potato Pie” and apply business terminology such as profit, loan, and division of labor to interpret the text. After reading, students can discuss the book and reflect on what it takes to own and run a successful business. This activity not only strengthens students’ reading comprehension skills but also introduces them to the vocabulary and concepts commonly used in industry.

Here is a list of great entrepreneurship blogs to check out .

15. Mock Job Interviews

Conducting mock job interviews is a valuable activity that helps students develop job-related skills while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. In this activity, the teacher sets up mock interviews based on the student’s desired career paths. Students can practice interviewing skills with a partner in the classroom, but the activity becomes even more effective when an adult can perform the interview. This activity enhances students’ communication skills, professionalism, and confidence, which are crucial qualities for entrepreneurs.

16. Inviting Local Entrepreneurs to the Classroom

Instead of simply teaching about business leaders and entrepreneurs, why not invite local entrepreneurs to share their experiences directly with students? This activity provides students with the opportunity to interact with real entrepreneurs and ask them questions. By preparing questions for the business leaders, students develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills . Additionally, this activity exposes students to different entrepreneurial journeys and helps them understand the practical aspects of starting and running a business .

17. Self-SWOT Analysis

18. Researching Star Entrepreneurs

19. Business Plan Shark Tank

In this activity inspired by the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” students create their business plans and present them in a simulated entrepreneurial pitch environment. Students write a comprehensive business description, conduct market analysis, develop marketing and sales strategies, determine funding needs, and project financial outcomes. They then present their business ideas to the class, receiving feedback and constructive criticism. This activity enhances students’ business planning, communication, and presentation skills.

20. Town Data Review and Business Proposal

Engaging students in a town data review and business proposal activity allows them to think critically about the needs and opportunities in a local community. In this activity, students review data about a town, discuss the data as a group, and propose a new business idea that addresses a specific need in the town. By considering the existing services and products in the town, students can identify gaps and propose innovative business solutions. This activity encourages students to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills.

21. Reverse Brainstorming

Reverse brainstorming is a unique entrepreneurial activity that encourages innovative thinking . Instead of trying to solve a problem, students are challenged to think of ways to make a problem worse. For each new issue they add to the situation, students must then think about how to solve that problem. This activity prompts students to think outside the box, develop creative solutions, and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset.

22. Startup Podcast Listening

Listening to podcasts focused on entrepreneurial learning is an excellent activity that exposes students to real-life stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs.

Students can choose from podcasts covering different aspects of entrepreneurship and the challenges of starting a business.

After listening to an episode, students can discuss the key takeaways, lessons learned, and how they apply to their entrepreneurial aspirations. This activity enhances students’ listening skills, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial knowledge.

23. Exploring Different Ways to Make Money

Teaching students different ways to make money is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship education. Students learn the difference between providing a service and selling a physical product.

24. Understanding the Characteristics of an Entrepreneur

3686 Turns 10: LaunchTN to Celebrate 10 Years of Entrepreneurship – Hypepotamus

This activity fosters critical thinking, self-awareness, and an understanding of the key qualities required for entrepreneurial success.

25. Examining the Benefits and Challenges of Entrepreneurship

Helping students think critically about the benefits and challenges of entrepreneurship is an essential aspect of entrepreneurship education. In this activity, students reflect on the advantages and drawbacks of working for themselves and owning their businesses.

Additionally, students complete an entrepreneur checklist to assess their entrepreneurial skills and identify areas for improvement. This activity promotes self-reflection, awareness of the entrepreneurial journey, and the development of problem-solving skills.

26. Creating a School Garden Business

27. Promoting Social Entrepreneurship

Exploring the concept of social entrepreneurship is a valuable activity that encourages students to think about using business to create a positive social impact. The teacher presents a set of problems on the board, and students are invited to think about what these problems have in common. Together, the class creates a definition of social entrepreneurship and brainstorms solutions to address social issues. This activity nurtures empathy, creative problem-solving, and a sense of social responsibility among students.

28. The “If I Knew…” Exercise

To continuously improve the course and maintain student engagement, the “If I Knew…” exercise is a valuable tool. At the end of each term, students are asked to reflect on their expectations at the beginning of the class and what they gained from the course. They also share what they would have changed if they had known certain things beforehand. The teacher aggregates the feedback and presents it to the students in the last class, creating a feedback loop for course improvement. This exercise sets the stage for future classes and encourages a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

29. The Get Out of the Building Exercise

The Get Out of the Building exercise emphasizes the importance of customer interaction in entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to leave the classroom and engage with potential customers to gather feedback and insights. This exercise allows students to validate their ideas, understand customer needs, and make adjustments based on real-world feedback. It helps students develop empathy, communication skills, and the ability to iterate their ideas based on customer feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions: Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students

1. what is an entrepreneurial mindset, and why is it important for students.

An entrepreneurial mindset is a set of skills and attitudes that empower individuals to think creatively, take risks, and solve problems effectively. It’s essential for students as it equips them with versatile skills that can be applied to various careers and life situations.

2. Are these entrepreneurship activities suitable for all age groups?

Yes, these activities are adaptable and can be tailored to suit students of different age groups, from elementary school to college and beyond.

3. How do these activities promote creativity and problem-solving skills?

4. Can I incorporate these activities into my existing curriculum?

Absolutely! Many of these activities can be seamlessly integrated into existing coursework to complement traditional learning.

5. Do I need any special materials or resources to implement these activities?

Most of the activities can be executed with readily available materials and resources. You won’t need anything particularly extravagant to get started.

6. How can I ensure that students stay engaged throughout these activities?

By making the activities interactive and relatable, students are more likely to stay engaged. Incorporating multimedia elements such as podcasts and videos can also enhance their interest.

7. What are some potential outcomes of these entrepreneurship activities for students?

8. Can these activities be used for remote or online learning?

Yes, many of these activities can be adapted for remote or online learning, making them versatile options for educators in various teaching environments.

The post 29 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities for All Classes appeared first on Due .

This content was originally published here .

COMMENTS

12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons)
Students like learning entrepreneurship through role-playing, and it's a highly effective method. One of the best practices for teaching entrepreneurship is having students work on starting their own businesses. By pretending to be entrepreneurs, they get hands-on experience in creating real businesses. 2. Serious Games and Simulations
Entrepreneurship in the Classroom
After discussing entrepreneurship, ask students to interview an entrepreneur in their community. Interview questions could include: describing their business; explaining how they financed their venture; discussing any challenges in their business; and describing a typical work day. Share completed interviews with the class.
How to Inspire Entrepreneurial Thinking in Your Students
If a student decides to become an entrepreneur, an entrepreneurial mindset is essential. And for students who plan to join a company, ... At the end of the semester, they must come up with a "pitch deck"—a short presentation providing potential investors with an overview of their proposed new business—and an investor-ready business plan.
Introduction to entrepreneurship
3. Objective Discuss the relevance of entrepreneurship in general, including its economic importance. Define who is entrepreneur Explain the key concepts of common and core competencies of entrepreneurship. Delineate clearly between entrepreneurship and employment Explore opportunities for entrepreneurship as a career. At the end of this lesson the learners can:
Top 10 Entrepreneurship Presentation Templates with ...
Template 2 - One-Pager Financial Plan in Entrepreneurship Presentation Report Infographic Document. This one-page infographic can be a potent tool for a new business owner struggling to balance demanding work systems with the financial intricacies of the job. The report has been arranged in an optimized format, reflecting vital processes of ...
Entrepreneurship Activities To Try: Educator Tested & Reviewed
During the presentation, students focus on what motivated the entrepreneurs to start their businesses and the impact they have had on society. This activity promotes research skills, public ...
4 Engaging Entrepreneurship Projects for Your Classroom
#2: Entrepreneur Presentation . Create a 3-5 minute presentation about an entrepreneur of your choosing that inspires you and/or you'd like to learn more about; Research the journey of the entrepreneur and how they became successful ; Develop discussion questions for the class to think about, relating to the entrepreneur that was chosen
Lesson 1 importance of entrepreneurship
16. Career Opportunities in Entrepreneurship Not-for-profit fundraiser Being able to raise funds requires understanding the importance of business and networking relationships. It is a great place for someone with this type of degree because you will have experience in studying advanced concepts that can be used to your advantage on the job.
29 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities for All Classes
This activity enhances students' business planning, communication, and presentation skills. ... The Get Out of the Building exercise emphasizes the importance of customer interaction in entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to leave the classroom and engage with potential customers to gather feedback and insights. This exercise allows ...
ENTREPRENEUR PPT For Students
ENTREPRENEUR Ppt for Students - Free download as Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt / .pptx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation slides online. An entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. There are many different types of entrepreneurs, including creativepreneurs who work in creative fields, ecopreneurs ...

12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons)

Who Are Our Students?

What Is Entrepreneurship?

Best Practices for Teaching Entrepreneurship

1. Starting a Business

2. Serious Games and Simulations

3. Design-Based Learning

4. Reflective Practice

Activities for Teaching Entrepreneurship

1. The Envelope Exercise

2. Defining Problems Exercise

3. Ready, Set, Design!

4. The StartUp Podcast

5. The Business Proposition

6. Wacky Ideas and 2-Minute Pitch

7. Soda Can Redesign Challenge

8. Pitch Your Passion

9. Marshmallow Challenge

11. Free Entrepreneurship Lessons

12. Realityworks Contemporary Entrepreneurship Program

2 thoughts on “ 12 Easy Entrepreneurship Activities For Any Class (Plus 3 Free Lessons) ”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Join our email list!

Realityworks

Latest regulatory updates

Latest Community Development news

How to Inspire Entrepreneurial Thinking in Your Students

6 Ways You Can Inspire Entrepreneurial Thinking Among Your Students

1. Encourage Students to Chart Their Own Course Through Project-Based Learning

2. Help Students Think Broadly and Unleash Their Creativity

3. Prompt Students to Take Bold Actions

4. Show Students What They Can Achieve

5. Teach Students the Value of Changing Course

6. Communicate with Students Regularly to Establish New Ways of Thinking

All Students Can Benefit from an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Related Articles

Top 10 Entrepreneurship Presentation Templates with Examples and Samples

Siranjeev Santhanam

The challenges of entrepreneurship

Template 1 Entrepreneurship Business Analysis Requirement Management Organization Strategy

Template 2 – One-Pager Financial Plan in Entrepreneurship Presentation Report Infographic Document

Template 3 - Entrepreneurship ecosystem model presentation layouts

Template 4 – Business plan for entrepreneurship with market analysis and funding requirement

Template 5 – Entrepreneur go-to-market strategy with PricePoint and Product

Template 6 –Entrepreneurship business plan key components

Template 7 Entrepreneurship one-page competitive analysis

Template 8 Entrepreneurship one-page summary for investors

Template 9 – Growth strategies for entrepreneurship with ideal customer identification

Template 10 – Entrepreneurship market strategy with price point and buying process

TAKE CHARGE, NOW!

Related posts:

Liked this blog? Please recommend us

--> Digital revolution powerpoint presentation slides

--> Sales funnel results presentation layouts

--> 3d men joinning circular jigsaw puzzles ppt graphics icons

--> Business Strategic Planning Template For Organizations Powerpoint Presentation Slides

--> Future plan powerpoint template slide

--> Project Management Team Powerpoint Presentation Slides

--> Brand marketing powerpoint presentation slides

--> Launching a new service powerpoint presentation with slides go to market

--> Agenda powerpoint slide show

--> Four key metrics donut chart with percentage

--> Engineering and technology ppt inspiration example introduction continuous process improvement

--> Meet our team representing in circular format

Entrepreneurship Activities To Try: Educator Tested & Reviewed As educators, we can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in our students. By incorporating these 29 easy entrepreneurship activities into our classes, we can inspire creativity, foster problem-solving skills, and prepare...

Our favorite entrepreneurship activities

How we tested

1. Products: The Card Game ( our favorite )

2. The currency quest

3. Picture the problem

4. Innovate It!

5. Discuss the podcast

6. Create value with your words

7. Brainstorming 180 degrees

8. Entrepreneurship videos

9. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset

10. Pitch challenge toolkit

11. Free entrepreneurship lessons

12. Contemporary entrepreneurship program

13. Start a business as an adventure