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: Pitch in 10 Seconds
Purpose: Warms them up for presentation week.
Activity: Practice for presentations.
Prompt:
“Sell me this water bottle in 10 seconds.”
Students volunteer and try to pitch it.
Example student pitch:
“This bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and fits in your backpack.”
Activity 2: Presentation Skills
Students prepare their business pitch.
Pitch includes:
- Problem
- Solution
- Market
- Business model
- Funding
- Team
- Why their business will succeed
Activity:
Practice pitches with peer feedback.
Closing Huddle:
End by collectively performing your exit ritual! Remind students of the next session!
