Explore lessons

This is the phase where you identify and explore potential opportunities or problems that could be addressed through entrepreneurship.

When you explore, you learn, understand, and discover. You are curious, inquisitive, and empathetic.

iDentifying problems lesson plan

iDentifying problems (DOCX 620 KB) lesson plan explores how to identify and categorise problems.

In this lesson, students will:

  • communicate with peers how they identified their topic as a problem through inquisitiveness and discovery

  • communicate what category their problem

  • understand why they chose that category for their problem

  • seek opportunities to solve problems

  • how empathy towards other people’s problems.

iEntrepreneur mindsets
  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Resilience
  • Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
  • Opportunity
  • Curiosity
  • Empathy
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

KLA Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.4
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.4
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-5
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-5
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-4WS
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-4WS
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-2



iCommunicate clearly lesson plan

iCommunicate clearly (DOCX 260 KB ) lesson plan is about the different forms of communication and how to communicate your message clearly.

In this lesson, students will:

  • define the concept of clear communication
  • understand the features of the two communication methods used in the iEntrepreneur process: a verbal pitch and a slideshow.
  • give effective self and peer feedback
  • work effectively in a small group to create a text that gives advice.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
  • Critical
  • Creative thinking
  • Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Collaborate
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

Stage and KLS Syllabus Student outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.5
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.5
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-8, COM4-9
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-8, COM5-9
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-9WS
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-9WS
Stage 4 TAS Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP
Stage 5 TAS Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-2, DT5-7
iFlexible thinking lesson plan

iFlexible thinking (DOCX 317 KB) lesson plan poses the challenge to think differently about a situation or problem.

In this lesson, students will:

  • define the skill of flexible thinking
  • understand the processes involved in thinking flexibly
  • work collaboratively to create solutions
iEntrepreneur mindsets
  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Innovative
  • Risk taking
  • Resilience
  • Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, flexibility, collaborate and problem solving.

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

Stage and KLS Syllabus Student outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.3
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.3
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-5, COM4-9
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-5, COM5-9
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-5WS
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-5WS
Stage 4 TAS Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP, TE4-3DP
Stage 5 TAS Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-7, DT5-8, DT5-10
iEmpathy versus iSympathy lesson plan

iEmpathy versus iSympathy (DOCX 261 KB) lesson plan identifies the difference between empathy and sympathy.

In this lesson, students will:

  • identify the difference between empathy and sympathy
  • articulate feelings of empathy in given scenarios.
iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; resilience and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, empathy and curiosity.

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

KLA Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.5
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.5
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-9
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-9
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-3VA
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-3VA
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-2, DT5-7



iAsk the right questions lesson plan

iAsk the right questions (DOCX 260 KB) lesson plan focuses on constructing open-ended questions.

In this lesson, students will:

  • demonstrate the difference between closed questions and open-ended questions
  • have a clear understanding of how to structure open-ended questions
  • understand when to use either open-ended questions or closed questions
  • develop and practice critical thinking skills by exploring multiple dimensions of a topic or problem.
iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, collaborate and curiosity.

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

KLA Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.3, 4.5
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.3, 5.5
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-9
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-9
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-4WS
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-4WS
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-2



iDevelop my curiosity lesson plan

iDevelop my curiosity (DOCX 260 KB) lesson plan builds on interest, the essential tools to develop curiosity skills.

In this lesson, students will:

  • confidently ask questions relating to the topic
  • have a clear understanding the difference between judgment and curiosity
  • look at issues from a different perspective
  • show empathy towards issues relating to others.
iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Confidence, seek opportunity and curiosity.

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

KLA Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.5
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.5
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-7
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-7
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-1VA
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-1VA
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP, TE4-3DP
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-2, DT5-6




iUse observation lesson plan

iUse observation (DOCX 265 KB) lesson plan is used to build on observation skills.

In this lesson, students will:

  • understand what are observational skills
  • have an understanding of common issues
  • have a clear understanding of how to use key performance indicators
  • seek opportunities to collaborate, problem solve and critically evaluate using key performance indicators (KPIs).
iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; risk-taking, resilience and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity, empathy and problem-solving.

iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping

The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.

KLA Syllabus Outcomes
Stage 4 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 4.2
Stage 5 Creative Arts Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) 5.2
Stage 4 English under review
Stage 5 English under review
Stage 6 English under review
Stage 4 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM4-5, COM4-9
Stage 5 HSIE Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) COM5-5, COM5-9
Stage 4 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC4-6WS
Stage 5 Science Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) SC5-6WS
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) TE4-1DP, TE4-2DP
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) DT5-6, DT5-8



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