Plan lessons
With a clear design in mind, you can then create a detailed plan for how you will execute your entrepreneurial idea. This involves outlining the steps, resources, and timeline needed to bring your idea to fruition.
When you plan, you organise, outline, and know what needs to be done. You know the who, what, where, and when.
iCreate a persona
iCreate a persona lesson plan (DOCX 653.9KB) builds an understanding of potential users to plan a strategy to target them through various communication channels.
In this lesson, students will:
- create a user persona to identify an ideal customer.
- describe how users of products or innovations differ in terms of their interests, physical needs and wants and what they value.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Innovative
- Future focused
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Collaborate
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
The iLean canvas
The iLean canvas lesson plan (DOCX 1 MB) guides learners to articulate their business model in a concise and focused way. It is particularly useful in the initial stages of a startup or when developing a new product or service.
In this lesson, students will:
- develop a Lean Canvas.
- identify their ideal customer.
- define the problem they are solving.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Innovative
- Future focused
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Confidence
- Seek opportunity
- Collaborate
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
iManage risk-taking
In iManage risk-taking lesson plan (DOCX 354 KB), students explore potential challenges and some key elements to consider when planning for a problem in a startup.
In this lesson, students will:
- identify the parts of a problem as customers, jobs, pains, and gains.
- work with others to write a clear problem statement that address the parts to the problem.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Resilience
- Risk-taking
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Confidence
- Collaborate
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
iMeasure metrics
iMeasure metrics lesson plan (DOCX 499.8 KB) guides students through the process of strategically measuring a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics across various aspects of the business. Key metrics are important so that startups can make informed decisions, identify areas for improvement, and drive sustainable growth.
In this lesson, students will:
- Explain the different key metrics to measure success.
- Demonstrate how KPIs are used to measure success.
- Establish a clear understanding of what KPIs should be used to measure success.
- Seek opportunities to collaborate, problem solve and critically evaluate using key performance indicators (KPIs).
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Future focused
- Risk-taking
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Seek opportunity
- Collaborate
- Curiosity
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
iOn the money
iOn the money lesson plan (DOCX 337.4 KB), students learn to Identify potential financial and non-monetary costs and benefits to a new idea or project. They will consider how these might change over time and how to incorporate these into decision making.
In this lesson, students will:
- Differentiate between financial and non-monetary costs and benefits.
- Use financial decision-making tools like budgets.
- Evaluate a project or innovation based on financial costs and income.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Innovative
- Future focused
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Seek opportunity
- Curiosity
- Problem-solving
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
iSWOT analysis
iSWOT analysis lesson plan (DOCX 897 KB), guides students in the use of a SWOT strategic planning tool. A SWOT analysis is often used in business planning, marketing strategy, project management, and other contexts to provide a comprehensive overview of the internal and external factors that can impact the success or failure of a particular initiative.
In this lesson, students will:
- define the term SWOT.
- recall the key components of a SWOT analysis.
- explain the benefits of a SWOT analysis as a planning tool for individuals and businesses.
- explain the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for a large retailer.
- construct a SWOT analysis from a hypothetical business stimulus.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Future focused
- Innovative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Confidence
- Seek opportunity
- Collaborate
- Problem-solving
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |
iValue proposition
iValue proposition lesson plan (DOCX 331.3 KB), students develop an understanding of a value proposition and its common components. Students will explore customer profiles and designing valuable products or services with customers pains and gains in mind.
In this lesson, students will:
- clearly define a value proposition and identify its common components.
- determine how identifying customer’s pains and gains can help enterprises offer value.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Innovative
- Future focused
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Confidence
- Seek opportunity
- Empathy
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
| Stage and KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | |
| Stage 4 English | under review | |
| Stage 5 English | under review | |
| Stage 6 English | under review | |
| Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | |
| Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | |
| Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | |
| Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) |