Site: |
BIZWORLD |
Address / Date of Site: |
http://www.bizworld.org/ Fall 2003 - last newsletter |
Author: |
Catherine Hutton - Executive Director |
Description: |
Ten years ago, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper was asked by his daughter to describe what he does when he goes to work everyday. This is the result. A program that is free and gets kids excited about business and entrepreneurship. |
Grade Levels |
3rd - 8th grades |
Subject Areas |
Math, society, marketing |
Standards Supported |
Mathematics |
Features and Components: |
Kids engage in a busines simulation that allows them to: APPLY school curriculum to real world situations UNDERSTAND business and entrepruneurship DEVELOP critical thinking, communication, leadership and other life skills EXPLORE their entrepreneurial potential and future career opportunities they otherwise might not have the chance to discover. |
What Makes it Good? |
Educators and community helpers as facilitators;Relevance for the current curriculum; Higher Level Thinking Skills, Active Participation, Real World Application of Subject Knowledge with Non-Standard Assessment |
Specific Applications: |
Great introduction for elementary & middle school students to the world of business. |