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Startup Sprint Lesson Plan

This 30-minute lesson guides 10th graders to brainstorm small business ideas, define target markets, and sketch a basic business plan outline, fostering entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, and practical problem-solving skills.

Gives students real-world experience in entrepreneurship, boosts creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, and introduces key business planning concepts essential for career readiness.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Business Ideas

7 minutes

Step 3

Define Your Target Market

8 minutes

Step 4

Sketch a Simple Business Plan

8 minutes

Step 5

Share & Reflect

2 minutes

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Startup Sprint

Introduction & Hook

Brainstorm Business Ideas

Define Your Target Market

Sketch a Simple Business Plan

Share & Reflect

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Startup Sprint

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