Importance of Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Objective

I can identify the key characteristics, like risk-taking and innovation, that make someone an entrepreneur.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe, in your own words, what it means to have an "entrepreneurial spirit."

2

The video mentions several characteristics of entrepreneurs. List three of these characteristics and explain why each one is important.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Give an example of a time when someone you know took a risk to start something new. What was the risk, and what did they hope to achieve? Describe a new invention or idea that you think is innovative. What makes it innovative, and what problem does it solve?

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