Time: 2 class periods

Section Content:

Generating an idea
Brainstorming

Instructional Approach:

Brainstorming, question and answer, discovery.

Activities and Evaluation:

Generating ideas , choosing a name for the business, recognizing the benefits of a name, small group discussion.

Suggested Resources:

Getting an Idea - www.myprimetime.com/work/entrepreneur_toolkit/buslch_m.html

Developing a name - www.geocities.com/Wallstreet/2924/busname/.htm

Starting a Small Business - www.biz.mov.com/internet/index.htm

Sample Lesson

Have the students get into small groups and use brainstorming to think of a need or want that they have come in contact with in their community. Have them go to the site above (1) and discover for themselves what a good idea for them may be. Next, the students will think of a name for their groups idea. Go to the second site and read up on generating an effective name. Creativity is key in this lesson. This lesson will prepare the students for their on-line business.