Upcycle: Enterprise is a free online resource dedicated to inspiring innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and community action in young people grades 7-12. Whether learning from inside the classroom or at home, teachers and students can learn about social entrepreneurship through the videos and activities right here on our website.
We are grateful to the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum, whose generosity and support made this program possible.
Teachers: click here to access our Upcycle: Enterprise Teacher Guide and student worksheet.
Upcycle: Enterprise can be completed in approximately 1 hour or self-paced in parts.
National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education
A - Entrepreneurial Processes
A.06 Describe idea-generation methods
A.07 Generate venture ideas
B - Entrepreneurial Traits/Behaviors
B.27 Demonstrate creativity
Essential Questions:
How can social enterprise benefit society?
How can innovative thinking help me make a positive impact on my community?
What existing resources, assets, and materials can I build off of in order to meet my goals?
Learning Objectives:
Understand how Upcycle Parts Shop's unique business model addresses the problem of landfill waste while providing access to creative experiences and building community.
Define social enterprise, business model, social entrepreneur, and upcycle.
Explain how social enterprise is different from traditional entrepreneurship.
Design a basic business model for a new social enterprise and create a physical representation of your idea.
Vocabulary:
Social enterprise
Business model
Social entrepreneur
Upcycle
