- Author:
- Owl Nest Manager
- Subject:
- Agriculture
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Level:
- Middle School, High School
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- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
- Language:
- English
Education Standards
Idea Storm PDF
Idea Storm PPT
Idea Storm Activity
Overview
This activity guides students through an ‘idea storm’ where they practice identifying a pain point, or opportunity, in the context of exploring business ownership, entrepreneurship, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences as part of agricultural education. Developed by Engler Entrepreneurship Program, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Idea Storm Activity
*This is an engaging activity for the process of identifying pain points and opportunities in entrepreneurship practice and would pair well with lessons on the economic principles that drive agricultural businesses.
Materials needed per student:
1 Pen/pencil
1 3x5 index card
Materials needed per group:
1 coffee cup
2 easel pad paper (may substitute with any large writing space)
2-3 markers
Teacher Materials
Brainstorming music
PowerPoint presentation
Overview: This activity guides students through an ‘idea storm’ where they practice identifying a pain point, or opportunity, in the context of exploring business ownership, entrepreneurship, and Supervised Agricultural Experiences as part of agricultural education.
Nebraska Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Learning Standards:
AFNR.HS.6.1.a Identify the key components of entrepreneurship (e.g., opportunity, resources, organization.)
AFNR.HS.6.6.a Create a new product/business using entrepreneurial skills and financial planning documentation.
Learning Goal: Students will brainstorm ways to improve an ordinary coffee cup, then brainstorm pain points with their daily routine, find common pain points within the group, take action by proposing multiple possible solutions, and present about the process, businesses that came to mind when thinking about the favorite pain point and solution, and how Supervised Agricultural Experiences relate to owning a business.
Essential Question: How do Supervised Agricultural Experiences relate to owning a business?