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Entrepreneurship
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
http://www.kansascityfed.org/Education/Teaching
Resources/TeachingResourcesMain.htm
Two student activities, a teacher’s guide, and a glossary
introduce high school students to entrepreneurship and the
impact it can have on their community.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
http://www.kauffmanfoundation.org
Established in the mid-1960s, the Kauffman Foundation’s
vision is to foster “a society of economically independent
individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the
improvement of their communities.” Entrepreneurship and
education are its two main focal points.
Be sure to check out:
The “Entrepreneurship” and “Resources” sections.
Invention Dimension
Lemelson - MIT Program
http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
A fun site for learning about the achievements of past inventors
or picking up a few pointers on becoming one yourself.
Be sure to check out:
“Inventor’s Handbook” – FAQs of interest to independent
inventors and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Junior Achievement
http://www.ja.org
Junior Achievement began in 1919 as a collection of small
after-school business clubs in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Today, JA volunteers work with approximately 8.3 million
students in more than 100 countries “to inspire and prepare
young people to succeed in a global economy.” Junior
Achievement’s website carries a summary of all the JA programs
for students in grades K-12.
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