*Resources for FI Grades 3-5 coming soon*
Overview
Learners become young entrepreneurs, using creative thinking to solve problems in their school or community. They will learn what a problem is, explore how solutions make life better, and see examples of local New Brunswick entrepreneurs in action. Learners will choose a problem they care about, brainstorm creative ideas, and build quick prototypes with simple classroom materials.
The focus is on experimenting, learning from mistakes, and improving ideas – showing that trying, testing, and adapting is a key part of entrepreneurship. Learners are encouraged to share their ideas in ways that work best for them, whether through speaking, drawing, or other forms of expression.
NB Curricular Connections
English Language Arts:
- Strand: Interactions - Big Idea: Exchanges – Skill Descriptor: Respond personally to presentations, oral stories, and multi-modal text.
- Strand: Interactions – Big Idea: Expression – Skill Descriptor: Select and present content to communicate facts, ideas, and opinions to peers and teachers.
- Strand: Interactions – Big Ideas: Reception – Skill Descriptor: Receive and critically reflect on the ideas and opinions of others.
Personal Wellness:
- Strand: Career Connected Learning – Big Idea: Thinking about potential career pathways. Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate an informed vision for the future linked to own interests, preferences, values, and abilities.
What you’ll need
- Craft sticks
- Index cards
- Tape
- Binder clips
- Clothespins
- Paper clips
- Wire or string
These are all optional. Be creative with any materials you have in the classroom!
Instructions
Please see the attached documents for the activity instructions.
Reflection Activity
Please see the attached PDF for several choices on how you and your learners can reflect on today’s activity.
