This is a great lesson plan to teach kids about economics. I can't take credit for it, but had to post it so I could access it easily on my wiki. Lots of great examples. For grades 1-6.

1. Dawn Miller
Beth Sharrett
Loudoun County Public Schools

4. 1. Mini-book for each grade level
2008
Entrepreneurs’ 2. Student-created business presentation
Convention

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This page isn’t really printed,
it is a reference page that students
can use while working on the
mini-book.
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39. • Change template to meet your needs
• “Borrow” from other grade level presentations
• Printing Options
- Switch to handouts
- Select 2 per page, 4 per page, or 6 per page

40. Part 2
2008
Entrepreneurs’
Convention

42. • Students come up with 3 businesses they feel qualified to do
• If project is being done in 4th grade then students can think of
businesses that relate to the products or industries in Virginia
• The teacher approves one of the ideas, or suggests more ideas if
needed.

43. • Students are introduced to the "It's My Business" project by
viewing the example slide show.
• Lots of students’ questions are answered.
• Expect a high level of excitement from students.

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45. What We Offer
Wonderful Webpages
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• Thoughtful designs based on your desires
• Web hosting is available

46. Who We Serve
• We are looking for new customers that want to
be seen on the Internet.
• Individuals, new companies, smaller
companies, and companies interested in
expanding are all our biggest clients.

47. Our Expertise
• We have been in business for 3 years.
• We have an educated staff. All of our staff members
have completed an extensive 4 week training to earn our
company’s certification.
• We have a long list of references, feel free to ask us!

48. Why You Should Choose Us
• We listen to our clients to represent what they want.
• Other companies may perform the same service, but
we offer the best service at the lowest price.
• We offer a three day guarantee.

49. Pricing
Expires 5/2008
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shows
how much your service or product costs.
Saving
*
Coupon!
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50. Contact Information
Please contact us for more information:

51. • Students take each other's pictures using a digital camera.
• Since students already know the businesses they will be doing,
they can think about how they want to pose in the pictures (sans
props since they will be "created" later).

52. • Students learn about photo editing as they edit their own image.
• There is a brief introduction lesson on the picture editing software.
• Using Image Blender or Pixie, students open their image, then use
the tools to turn the picture into their business pictures.
• In the pictures students should be showing what their goods or
services are.
• Pictures are saved as .jpg and students learn that .jpg and .gif are
picture file extensions.

55. • Introduction to PowerPoint lesson.
• Students learn how to type in the text boxes, select different slides
to view, add clip art (on-line version better), view as a slide show,
etc.
• Students insert their edited pictures on slide 1.

56. • Students fill out their "business" information using the hard copy
(paper) template.
• The teacher is able to help with any economic vocabulary or
concepts to ensure that students master the material as well as do
a good job on their "It's My Business" project.
• With any available time, students type in their information once it
is approved by the teacher.

64. • Introduction to Publisher lesson.
• Students will be making their own business cards as they learn about the
software.
• Each card should contain the name of the business, student's name,
mailing address, 1-800 number, e-mail address, and a picture.
• The name of the student should be the only true information on each
card, otherwise students are encouraged to be creative.
• The picture can be the student's edited picture or a generic clip art
picture.
• When students are ready to print out their business cards enough are
printed out so each student in the class will get one (10 on a page).
• A screen shot is taken of the business card and the "card" is inserted on
the last page of the "It's My Business" slide show for contact information.

66. • Students create their "incentive coupon".
• This can be done with clip art and text boxes or a program such as
Paint, Pixie, or Kid Pix.
• If an introductory lesson is needed, one is provided.
• Students make an incentive coupon that entices the consumer to
purchase the "It's My Business" good or service.
• The object is either saved as a .jpg or a screen shot is taken and
the picture is inserted to slide 7 of the "It's My Business" template.
• Another copy is printed out and each student gives the teacher a
coupon that will be put into a "Val Pak" like envelope that will be
shared with the class at presentation time.

68. • Students finish typing the content in their slide shows.
• Upon completion and with teacher's permission students can learn
about inserting animations, sounds, and changing backgrounds
(and changing font so there is good contrast).
• Students practice their presentations to prepare for the big
convention!

69. • Students take turns presenting their businesses during the 2008
Entrepreneur Convention.
• It's a big deal... a projector is used and everything.
• Each student passes out his or her business card and answers
questions at the conclusion of his or her presentation.
• Halfway through the presentations is a good time for a break...
some teachers even bring a snack like popsicles as a tasty treat.

71. • Decide ahead of time if students are allowed to change the
backgrounds or not. If not, create a background in “slide master”
• Have students print out their presentation as a mini-book. Then
they can practice their presentation in the classroom or even at
home
• Invite parents to come in for the big “convention”. The project
is impressive to parents because of the creativity and technology

72. Free resource available to Virginia schools
www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/Elem_M/economyatwork.pdf
Economics WebQuest and Websites
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/fellows/Medvetz/webquest/#home%20page
http://www.42explore2.com/econ.htm
http://www.cyberbee.com/ecnom.html
http://www.mcwdn.org/ECONOMICS/GoodService.html
http://www.mcwdn.org/ECONOMICS/NeedWant.html
http://www.stjschools.org/chulsopple/socialstudies/econwebquest/dictionary/econdictionary.
htm?ArdSI=ef7368a8b1c5091f6d44c033df6fc57a
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/economics/
Cyber Lemonade Stand
http://www.lemonadegame.com/

73. Please feel free to contact us for further information:
Dawn Miller
Catoctin Elementary
Leesburg, Virginia
dawn.miller@loudoun.k12.va.us
Beth Sharrett
Dominion Trail Elementary
Ashburn, Virginia
beth.sharrett@loudoun.k12.va.us
Templates Available at:
http://tinyurl.com/2czrrm