Life skills // Entrepreneurship
Pitching an Idea
Presenting a business idea to others convincingly; explaining what makes it good and why people should support it; building confidence in public speaking about ideas
Quick check
If the learner had to stand up in front of the class and explain a business idea in two minutes, could they do it confidently and persuasively?
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Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
- Deliver a 1-2 minute pitch for a business idea covering: what it is, who it helps, and why it's good
- Answer at least two questions about their idea from an audience
- Explain why being able to explain your idea clearly matters for getting support
Topic // Map
Where this fits
What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
2 topics- Making a Simple PlanRequired
Entrepreneurship // Ages 7 to 9
Must be able to plan a business before pitching it
- Marketing BasicsHelpful
Entrepreneurship // Ages 7 to 9
Marketing skills support persuasive pitching
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Pitching an Idea
Ages 9 to 11 // Method
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