Lesson Plan
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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Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
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

Slide Deck
Startup Sprint
Introduction & Hook
Brainstorm Business Ideas
Define Your Target Market
Sketch a Simple Business Plan
Share & Reflect
Key Takeaways

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