OBJECTIVE:

Students will collaborate with a partner to develop and present a comprehensive business concept, including identifying a problem, defining a target customer, and proposing a product or service that provides a solution.

MATERIALS:

REQUIRED PREP:

Transform your room – Next Gen sessions should be different from typical classes — change the room’s seating order, and get ready for your first session!

Opening Huddle

Opening Huddle: Feel free to play music to generate energy and set the vibe!

Opening Ritual: Conduct your opening ritual! 

Mood Check: Gather the students into a circle (standing or sitting – keep comfort in mind)!

Activity 1: Price it Right

Purpose: Get students thinking about value and pricing strategy.

Activity: Introduce pricing and financial thinking.

Steps: Ask students: “How much would you pay for this?”

Examples:

  • Custom hoodie
  • After-school tutoring session
  • Phone repair

Students shout out numbers.

Discuss: Why prices vary.

Activity 2: Financial Literacy

Cohort Leaders share/teach concepts like:

  • Profit, Expenses, Investors, & Loans

Students brainstorm the estimate:

  • Startup costs
  • Product/service pricing
  • Revenue projections

Activity:

  • Deliverable:
    • Startup cost estimate
    • Funding strategy

Example funding ideas:

  • Small business loan
  • Investors
  • Personal savings

Closing Huddle:

End by collectively performing your exit ritual! Remind students of the next session!