A gamified entrepreneurship curriculum where students form mock startups, navigate real-world market disruptions, and pitch to investors. Unit 1 establishes foundational business ethics, professional communication, market needs, and legal structures.
Ask: "Think about your morning routine. What is the most annoying part of waking up, getting to school, or finding a desk? How much time does that annoyance waste for you?"
If students argue over roles:
Prompt them: "Each role is equally important! The Leader pitches, the Builder builds, and the Designer styles. Look at today's checklist and pick the one that fits your favorite creative outlet."
If team rules are too vague (e.g., "be nice"):
Ask: "What happens if one partner does not finish their drawing or task? Do you do a majority vote to choose another path? Write a clear step-by-step fix."
Simplified Evaluation Rubric
Use this simple pass/hold checklist to approve team blueprints and activate their starting Class Coins.
CHALLENGE
PASS REQUIREMENT
HOLD (REVISE)
1. Assigned Roles
All 3 roles are filled out with student names. Teammates understand their specific role duties.
Missing names or unassigned roles in the group.
2. Team Rules Pact
Write concrete rules for managing deadlines and resolving group disagreements.
Vague terms (e.g. "we will talk") with no concrete fallback protocol.
3. Everyday Annoyances
Three distinct school, home, or tech-based daily friction points listed with 1-5 star ratings.
Incomplete or missing ratings or lists products instead of annoyances.
4. Best Solution Concept
Selects one specific problem, identifies customers, and outlines a simple, realistic solution.
Blank fields or the solution concept is unrealistic or extremely vague.
SQUAD LOCK STATUS Approved groups unlock their starting $1,000 Class Coins immediately on the board.
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Politely check if they have a minute to chat.
Keep your tone positive, clear, and polite.
"Is now a good time to speak?"
DON'Ts
Never yell "Hey, who is this?" into the receiver.
Never swallow your words or mumble quietly.
Never hang up without thanking them for their time.
"Thank you so much, talk soon!"
Tone accounts for 80% of communication success.
Practice makes you perfect.
ACTIVE QUEST
MISSION 2
Mission: Talk Like a Pro
Open your Inbound Alert Worksheet. Complete three quick communication activities individually and in teams:
Task 1: Rewrite a messy text email into a nice, clean proposal.
Task 2: Script out a polite call to a supplier.
Task 3: Draft your team's 4-step elevator pitch.
Class Coins Alert
Earn substantial rewards for perfect communication in today's quest:
+$200 Coins Perfect Email Draft
+$300 Coins Winner of Group Pitch Challenge
-$100 Coins Fine Using texting slang (u, r, thx) inside your formal email draft.
PITCH ARENA DEADLINE: END OF CLASS
PITCH SPRINT RUNNING
Quick Phone Challenges
Pick student leaders to stand up and respond to these fast, fun telephone scenarios.
Scenario A: The Late Shipment
The delivery truck driver is running 3 hours late and sounds stressed on the phone.
Goal: Stay polite, ask for their estimated arrival, thank them calmly.
Scenario B: The Curious Customer
A student wants to know how much your product costs and where they can buy it.
Goal: Deliver your price and product solution clearly in under 15 seconds.
Classroom Economy Ledger Keys
Perfect Email Rewrite on Worksheet +$200 Class Coins
Winner of the Classroom Elevator Pitch Challenge +$300 Class Coins
Messy work, texting slang, or missing signatures -$100 Class Coins Fine
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The Honesty Test
A Does our option exploit workers or damage school/neighborhood environments?
B Are we hiding facts or errors from our classmates and school investors?
C If our parents or teachers found out, would we feel embarrassed?
Honesty builds long-term loyalty and worth.
Integrity is your business's true worth.
VENTURE BLUEPRINT
MISSION 3
Mission: Create your Blueprint
Open your Venture Blueprint Worksheet. Work with your squad to outline your business and resolve a supply chain ethical crisis.
Select & justify your legal business structure.
Outline 4 basic pieces of your startup plan.
Solve a high-stakes ethical supplier roadblock.
Class Coins Rewards
File your blueprints on time to earn massive virtual coins:
+$300 Coins On-time Blueprint Filing
+$200 Coins Ethical Problem Clearance
-$200 Coins Fine Failing to file your completed worksheet on time.
SUBMIT COMPLETED SHEETS TO THE TEACHER BOARD
ACTIVE SIMULATION RUNNING
"Our materials cost more because we refuse to exploit labor or harm our environment."
Blueprint Evaluation Checklist
Use this simple checklist to approve team blueprints and grant their Legal Filing status.
TASK
EXCELLENT (PASS)
HOLD (REVISE)
1. Business Type Pick
Selects a logical structure (such as an LLC or partnership) and explains how it shields personal cash from business risk.
Selects a structure with no explanation of personal risk or liability.
2. Simple Blueprint
All four blueprint fields (Customers, Advantage, Marketing, Prices) are completed with clear, logical answers.
One or more blocks are left blank or contain single-word, unhelpful answers.
3. Option Breakdown
Lists logical, balanced good and bad consequences for both Option A and Option B.
Incomplete columns, or fails to analyze the brand risk of using non-recyclable parts.
4. Resolution Statement
Formulates a clear, unified team decision defending their choice based on company reputation and values.
Indecisive statement or fails to state how they will explain the decision to customers.
On-Time Legal Filing (Completed Worksheet) +$300 Class Coins
Ethical Option B Clearance (Transparency) +$200 Class Coins Bonus
Exploitative Option A Chosen (Underpay or pollute) -$150 Reputation Tax Fine
