Lesson Plan
Startup Finance Roadmap
Students will learn to calculate startup costs, determine profits, and analyze break-even points through hands-on activities, enabling informed financial decisions for a mock business.
Building foundational financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills prepares students for real-world money management and critical thinking in business contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Startup Costs
10 minutes
Step 3
Profit Calculation Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Break-Even Analysis Game
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Exit Ticket
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Money Matters
Agenda
Key Terms
What Are Startup Costs?
Fixed vs. Variable Costs
Pair Activity: Identify Costs
Profit Formula
Example: Profit Calculation
Your Turn: Profit Practice
Break-Even Point
Break-Even Example
Break-Even Bingo Game
Graphical View of Break-Even
Review of Key Concepts
Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Game
Answer Key
