Entrepreneurship & Innovation

A comprehensive lesson for high school or undergraduate students to master the 8 components of a business plan. Students analyze the importance of planning and create a 'Skeleton Plan' for a non-profit organization.

Students explore the strategic trade-offs between fixed and variable cost structures through a competitive debate. By analyzing the concepts of risk, predictability, and adjustability, students evaluate which business model thrives in an unpredictable economy.

This lesson introduces students to the four core business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources) through a school-based analogy and a video-led discussion on interdependence. Students will map these functions onto their own school environment to understand how organizations work behind the scenes.

Students will synthesize multiple climate solutions from the provided video to redesign a polluted fictional town, 'Smogville', into a sustainable 'Greenville' while managing a budget.

Students explore the economic and environmental trade-offs of mining through a hands-on cookie simulation, focusing on extraction difficulty and the costs of land reclamation.

The sequence concludes with a cost-benefit analysis of ore extraction, where students determine if the energy and chemical costs of separation are justified by the value of the recovered material.

Students evaluate engineering solutions for oil spills, comparing mechanical, chemical, and absorbent separation methods based on physics principles and environmental constraints.

A deep dive into Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), where students analyze air classifiers, magnetic belts, and eddy current separators to design an efficient recycling flow.

Focusing on density, students explore the physics of circular motion and centrifugation. They calculate the centripetal acceleration and G-force required to separate suspensions like blood or industrial mixtures.

Students identify physical 'handles'—properties like magnetism, density, and conductivity—used to separate material streams. They develop a matrix to match materials with their most efficient separation property.

Groups create and present a civil engineering proposal for a community structure, justifying their choice of rocks and minerals based on physical properties.

Students test rocks for durability, acid resistance, and strength to determine their suitability for various engineering and construction uses.

A simulation of mining economics where students must balance profit from 'ore' (chocolate chips) against the cost of extraction and land reclamation.

Students investigate sedimentary rocks and fossils as evidence of past environments and understand how they become energy resources.

Students identify objects made from geological resources and classify them based on the minerals required for production through a classroom scavenger hunt.

Students learn about the 3 Rs as they apply to minerals, calculating the impact of recycling on reducing the need for new mines.

Students explore how land can be restored after mining through reclamation projects and ecological engineering.

Students evaluate the long-term environmental consequences of mining, including erosion, habitat loss, and pollution.

A simulation where students 'mine' cookies to understand the balance between economic profit and environmental destruction.

Students investigate the minerals found in everyday objects and understand that these resources are non-renewable and extracted from the Earth.

A lesson designed to help students distinguish between effective and ineffective slide design for their invention presentations. It uses a side-by-side comparison of a 'good' and 'bad' presentation to teach visual design and organization principles.

This lesson explores the essential components of a marketing plan through the lens of a 'Brand Blueprint.' It includes integrated TELPAS speaking and listening exercises to support English Language Learners and EOC-style practice to prepare students for high-stakes testing.

A high-stakes business ethics lesson where students debate the trade-offs between data collection and user privacy in the tech industry, culminating in a boardroom role-play.

A comprehensive lesson for high school or undergraduate students to master the 8 components of a business plan. Students analyze the importance of planning and create a 'Skeleton Plan' for a non-profit organization.

A high-school entrepreneurship lesson focused on the first two sections of a business plan: the Executive Summary and Company Description. Students learn to 'hook' potential investors through clear, concise writing and a compelling value proposition.

Students will explore how barriers to entry protect existing monopolies and how entrepreneurs can use disruptive strategies like lower operating costs or substitute services to enter and compete in non-competitive markets.

Students explore the strategic trade-offs between fixed and variable cost structures through a competitive debate. By analyzing the concepts of risk, predictability, and adjustability, students evaluate which business model thrives in an unpredictable economy.

A STEM lesson for middle and high school students exploring the concept of 'enablement' in patent law. Students practice technical writing by creating precise specifications for everyday objects, learning how clear communication is the required 'price' for a legal monopoly.

Students step into the shoes of patent examiners to evaluate inventions against the five legal requirements for patentability: Subject Matter, Utility, Novelty, Non-obviousness, and Enablement. through a silly warm-up, a Crash Course video, and case study analysis, students learn the delicate balance between protecting innovation and public access.

A high school business lesson exploring the concept of absolute advantage through the lens of strategic outsourcing and resource allocation. Students analyze real-world scenarios and take on the role of consultants to help struggling business owners optimize their operations using data-driven decision-making.

Students will analyze the 'Recurring Revenue' business model, exploring how companies shift from one-time sales to ongoing subscriptions. The lesson includes a subscription audit hook, a video analysis of the modern gig economy and business desires, and a creative activity where students pivot traditional products into subscription services.

Students evaluate the business risks and benefits of diversification vs. specialization through a scenario-based debate and economic analysis.

Students will distinguish between intermediate and final goods while exploring how value is added through the supply chain. They will design a product and make strategic sourcing decisions for its components using hypothetical trade data.

Students design a mock company by applying the four core business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR) and presenting their "pitch."

A dynamic lesson exploring how the four main business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR) must collaborate to solve corporate crises and avoid working in 'silos.'

This lesson explores how the four primary business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR) operate differently within various business structures, specifically comparing a sole proprietorship to a large corporation. Students will analyze interdependence and apply concepts through a comparative study of a lemonade stand versus Coca-Cola.

This lesson introduces students to the four core business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources) through a school-based analogy and a video-led discussion on interdependence. Students will map these functions onto their own school environment to understand how organizations work behind the scenes.

Students will synthesize multiple climate solutions from the provided video to redesign a polluted fictional town, 'Smogville', into a sustainable 'Greenville' while managing a budget.

A 7th-grade science lesson focusing on technological innovations that support carbon neutrality, featuring a 'Shark Tank' style pitch activity where students advocate for government incentives for green tech.

Students explore the economic and environmental trade-offs of mining through a hands-on cookie simulation, focusing on extraction difficulty and the costs of land reclamation.

A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.

Students move into prototyping their solutions and preparing for a professional pitch, focusing on feedback loops and iterative design.

Students explore the first phases of design thinking: Empathize and Define. They will identify systemic or local problems and craft clear 'How Might We' statements.

A 9th-grade business lesson exploring how different economic systems (Command, Market, Mixed) foster or hinder business innovation through a hands-on product design challenge.

A lesson exploring how tectonic movements, volcanic activity, and ancient environments determine the global distribution of minerals like lithium and cobalt, and how this geology affects global economics.

A high-stakes business ethics lesson where students debate the trade-offs between data collection and user privacy in the tech industry, culminating in a boardroom role-play.

A high-school entrepreneurship lesson focused on the first two sections of a business plan: the Executive Summary and Company Description. Students learn to 'hook' potential investors through clear, concise writing and a compelling value proposition.

Students will explore how barriers to entry protect existing monopolies and how entrepreneurs can use disruptive strategies like lower operating costs or substitute services to enter and compete in non-competitive markets.

Students explore the strategic trade-offs between fixed and variable cost structures through a competitive debate. By analyzing the concepts of risk, predictability, and adjustability, students evaluate which business model thrives in an unpredictable economy.

A STEM lesson for middle and high school students exploring the concept of 'enablement' in patent law. Students practice technical writing by creating precise specifications for everyday objects, learning how clear communication is the required 'price' for a legal monopoly.

Students step into the shoes of patent examiners to evaluate inventions against the five legal requirements for patentability: Subject Matter, Utility, Novelty, Non-obviousness, and Enablement. through a silly warm-up, a Crash Course video, and case study analysis, students learn the delicate balance between protecting innovation and public access.

A high school business lesson exploring the concept of absolute advantage through the lens of strategic outsourcing and resource allocation. Students analyze real-world scenarios and take on the role of consultants to help struggling business owners optimize their operations using data-driven decision-making.

A high school media literacy lesson exploring the legal and ethical boundaries of digital content sharing. Students analyze the mechanics of YouTube's Content ID, distinguish between transformative Fair Use and exploitative Freebooting, and develop a personal code of ethics for the digital frontier.

Students will analyze the 'Recurring Revenue' business model, exploring how companies shift from one-time sales to ongoing subscriptions. The lesson includes a subscription audit hook, a video analysis of the modern gig economy and business desires, and a creative activity where students pivot traditional products into subscription services.

A lesson exploring how external factors like recessions and natural disasters impact marginal analysis, challenging students to advise businesses on maintaining profitability during crises.

This lesson challenges students to navigate the complex intersection of environmental protection and economic stability. By analyzing climate change through the lens of scientific skepticism and media literacy, students will evaluate policy trade-offs and draft a proposal that balances carbon reduction with the economic well-being of low-income families.

Students evaluate the business risks and benefits of diversification vs. specialization through a scenario-based debate and economic analysis.

Students explore the mechanism of Cap and Trade through a video analysis of the EU Emissions Trading System and a classroom simulation. They act as companies trading pollution permits to meet environmental goals while managing their bottom line.

Students investigate the shift from 'take-make-waste' linear economies to regenerative circular models, using Apple's sustainability efforts as a case study before designing their own circular product lifecycles.

A high school media and technology lesson introducing the concept of Intellectual Property (IP), its legal protections, and its impact on digital creativity. Students explore the 'Creator's Dilemma' through sketching and discussion, grounded in a Crash Course introduction by John Green and Stan Muller.

A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.

Students move into prototyping their solutions and preparing for a professional pitch, focusing on feedback loops and iterative design.

Students explore the first phases of design thinking: Empathize and Define. They will identify systemic or local problems and craft clear 'How Might We' statements.

A 9th-grade business lesson exploring how different economic systems (Command, Market, Mixed) foster or hinder business innovation through a hands-on product design challenge.

A high-school entrepreneurship lesson focused on the first two sections of a business plan: the Executive Summary and Company Description. Students learn to 'hook' potential investors through clear, concise writing and a compelling value proposition.

Students will explore how barriers to entry protect existing monopolies and how entrepreneurs can use disruptive strategies like lower operating costs or substitute services to enter and compete in non-competitive markets.

Students step into the shoes of patent examiners to evaluate inventions against the five legal requirements for patentability: Subject Matter, Utility, Novelty, Non-obviousness, and Enablement. through a silly warm-up, a Crash Course video, and case study analysis, students learn the delicate balance between protecting innovation and public access.

A high school business lesson exploring the concept of absolute advantage through the lens of strategic outsourcing and resource allocation. Students analyze real-world scenarios and take on the role of consultants to help struggling business owners optimize their operations using data-driven decision-making.

Students will analyze the 'Recurring Revenue' business model, exploring how companies shift from one-time sales to ongoing subscriptions. The lesson includes a subscription audit hook, a video analysis of the modern gig economy and business desires, and a creative activity where students pivot traditional products into subscription services.

Students evaluate the business risks and benefits of diversification vs. specialization through a scenario-based debate and economic analysis.

Students will distinguish between intermediate and final goods while exploring how value is added through the supply chain. They will design a product and make strategic sourcing decisions for its components using hypothetical trade data.

Students investigate the shift from 'take-make-waste' linear economies to regenerative circular models, using Apple's sustainability efforts as a case study before designing their own circular product lifecycles.

Students will learn the Spectrum of Distinctiveness in trademark law, categorize brands from generic to fanciful, and evaluate brand strength using legal principles.

Students will investigate the legal and marketing phenomenon of 'Genericide,' analyzing how brands like Google and Kleenex risk losing their trademarks. They will then act as brand managers to create defensive marketing campaigns that reposition their brands as source identifiers rather than generic terms.

Students design a mock company by applying the four core business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR) and presenting their "pitch."

A 7th-grade science lesson focusing on technological innovations that support carbon neutrality, featuring a 'Shark Tank' style pitch activity where students advocate for government incentives for green tech.

An 8th-grade science lesson exploring Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in household cleaners, featuring a label investigation and a DIY natural alternative marketing project.

A lesson connecting the physical properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to their real-world applications in construction, art, and energy. Students explore local examples and create a 'Rock Real Estate' marketing poster.

Students explore heat transfer through a kitchen-themed lens, identifying conductors and insulators to design safer, more effective products. The lesson features a visual safety challenge, a hands-on video demonstration, and a creative 'Shark Tank' style invention activity.

Students explore the environmental and economic impacts of reusable technology by analyzing the lifecycle of reusable rockets compared to traditional single-use rockets.

A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.

Students move into prototyping their solutions and preparing for a professional pitch, focusing on feedback loops and iterative design.

Students explore the first phases of design thinking: Empathize and Define. They will identify systemic or local problems and craft clear 'How Might We' statements.

A lesson introducing core marketing concepts through interactive listening activities and visual matching. Students will master terms like market research, demographics, advertising, and the sales funnel.

This lesson explores the essential components of a marketing plan through the lens of a 'Brand Blueprint.' It includes integrated TELPAS speaking and listening exercises to support English Language Learners and EOC-style practice to prepare students for high-stakes testing.

A comprehensive lesson for high school or undergraduate students to master the 8 components of a business plan. Students analyze the importance of planning and create a 'Skeleton Plan' for a non-profit organization.

A high-school entrepreneurship lesson focused on the first two sections of a business plan: the Executive Summary and Company Description. Students learn to 'hook' potential investors through clear, concise writing and a compelling value proposition.

Students will explore how barriers to entry protect existing monopolies and how entrepreneurs can use disruptive strategies like lower operating costs or substitute services to enter and compete in non-competitive markets.

Students will learn the Spectrum of Distinctiveness in trademark law, categorize brands from generic to fanciful, and evaluate brand strength using legal principles.

Students design a mock company by applying the four core business functions (Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR) and presenting their "pitch."

A 7th-grade science lesson focusing on technological innovations that support carbon neutrality, featuring a 'Shark Tank' style pitch activity where students advocate for government incentives for green tech.

An 8th-grade science lesson exploring Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in household cleaners, featuring a label investigation and a DIY natural alternative marketing project.

A lesson connecting the physical properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to their real-world applications in construction, art, and energy. Students explore local examples and create a 'Rock Real Estate' marketing poster.

Students explore the impact of consumer choices by identifying and researching sustainable certification labels (FSC, MSC, etc.) on everyday products to understand how their shopping habits can protect wildlife.

Students investigate the concept of NASA spinoffs, identify challenges faced by astronauts, and engineer original tools that solve a space problem while serving a secondary purpose for people on Earth.

Students will investigate technological solutions for water scarcity—such as desalination, drip irrigation, and smart sensors—and develop a 'Shark Tank' style proposal for their local city council. The lesson centers on a video case study of the Colorado River watershed and culminates in a group pitch competition.

Students explore the life of George Washington Carver, debunking the peanut butter myth while learning about nitrogen-fixing bacteria and crop rotation. The lesson culminates in a creative 'Plant Invention Lab' where students design their own plant-based products.

In the final lesson, students conduct usability tests on their prototypes. They observe navigation errors, analyze friction points, and iterate on their designs to improve user experience.

Students analyze common web conventions and navigation standards. By studying design patterns like breadcrumbs and hamburger menus, they learn why following conventions improves user experience.

Students transition from structure to layout by creating low-fidelity wireframes. They learn to focus on functional placement and spacing using the 'Napkin Challenge' and iterative sketching.