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Which subject	Business
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Course Expextations
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Engaging Introduction to Business Course Expectations

Welcome to Your Future in Business!

Imagine walking into a bustling marketplace, surrounded by vibrant stalls, each representing a different business opportunity. As you step through the entrance, a world of creativity, strategy, and financial savvy unfolds before you. Welcome to our Business course!

Setting the Stage: The Marketplace Challenge

To kick off our course, we’re going to embark on a unique journey that will shape our understanding of the business world. You will participate in a fun and interactive activity called the Marketplace Challenge.

Activity Overview

1. Team Formation: Break into small groups of 4-5 students. Each team will start as an "entrepreneurial startup."

2. Business Brainstorming: Spend 10 minutes brainstorming ideas for a product or service your startup will offer. Consider:

   • What problem does it solve?
   • Who are your target customers?
   • What makes your offering unique?

3. Pitch Preparation: After brainstorming, take another 10 minutes to prepare a 1-minute pitch for your product or service, outlining its benefits and target market.

4. Marketplace Simulation: Each group will then present their pitch to the class, as if we’re in a real marketplace. After a round of pitches, everyone will vote on their favorite idea.

Linking to Course Expectations

After the Marketplace Challenge, we will gather insights and discussions from each team’s ideas and presentations. This will not only help us define the course expectations, but will also emphasize the key skills we will develop throughout the semester, such as:

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing business models and market needs.
• Collaboration: Working effectively in teams.
• Communication: Presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.

Conclusion: Your Expectations Matter

By engaging in this hands-on activity, I hope to spark your interest and highlight the expectations we will have for each other as we navigate this course together. Your contributions, creativity, and willingness to take risks are what will make this learning experience truly remarkable.

Let’s embark on this exciting adventure together, and get ready to explore the world of business!

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