Enterprises and enterprising people

Unit of Work – Resource ID No: ENT1

This topic will develop the students understanding of enterprising projects and the characteristics and skills of an enterprising person.
This topic is made up of five parts. You can present them one at a time or follow on depending on the needs of your students and the time you have available.

Learning Intentions

When students have finished this topic, they will be able to:

  • Understand the terms ‘enterprise’ and ‘enterprising’
  • Identify the basic skills of enterprising people
  • Understand the different types of enterprising projects

They will learn these skills by:

  • Watching a video
  • Participating in group discussions
  • Optional class excursion
  • Completing self-awareness exercises

Unit of Work Resources

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Part 1 Resources – What do we mean by ‘enterprising’?

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Bush mechanics video

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Part 2 (Option 1) Resources – What is an enterprise?

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Part 2 (Option 2) Resources – What is an enterprise?

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Part 3 Resources – What do enterprising people do?

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Singing the Turtles used with permission: Australian Broadcasting Corporation and li-Anthawirriyarra Sea Ranger Unit.

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Part 4 Resources (optional) – What enterprising skills do I have?

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Part 5 Resources – What enterprising project should we do?

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Enterprise Circle worksheet