Lesson Plan
Dream to Model Guide
Students will transform imaginative business ideas into a basic business model by brainstorming, sketching on a canvas, peer reviewing pitches, and reflecting to identify next steps.
This lesson builds entrepreneurial confidence and real-world skills—creativity, collaboration, critical thinking—by guiding students from idea generation to an actionable model and reflection.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorming Business Ideas
10 minutes
Step 3
Business Model Canvas Sketch
15 minutes
Step 4
Peer Pitch and Feedback
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Next Steps
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Dream It, Build It
Lesson Objectives & Agenda
Stage 1: Brainstorm Business Ideas
Brainstorming Prompt: Passions & Interests
Brainstorming Prompt: Community Needs
Stage 2: Business Model Canvas
Canvas Section: Value Proposition
Canvas Section: Customer Segments
Canvas Section: Revenue Streams
Canvas Section: Key Activities
Stage 3: Peer Pitch & Feedback
Stage 4: Reflection & Next Steps
Congratulations & Extension

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Discussion


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