Lesson Plan/ Resources
Lesson Plan
To make your lives just a little easier, we have created a BIG Idea PowerPoint for our teachers. The PowerPoint discusses and introduces the BIG Idea Competition. This tool is a great resource for teachers that are new to the BIG Idea Competition, and it can be modified for teachers to use when introducing BIG Idea in their class.
Lesson Plan for the BIG Idea Competition
(Click link above to download PowerPoint.)
Tips and Reminders for Advisors
Student Checklist
How to get started with Canva (Marketing Design)
Resources for students to use
How To Videos
- How To: Concept Overview
- How To: Product and Service
- How To: Marketing Opportunity
- How To: Competition
- How To: Management and Operations
- How To: Tips For Success
- How To: Marketing Design
Elevator Pitch
- What Is An Elevator Pitch (article)
- What Is An Elevator Pitch
- How to Create the Perfect Elevator Pitch with Examples
- Sample Elevator Pitches from South Dakota’s Giant Vision Competition:
Industry/Demographics
Others
Starting the Business
- Tips to Create Your Business Idea
- Guide Before You Start
- Business Plan Step-by-Step
- Business Planning Guide
- What Is A Business Plan
- StartUp Nation
- eCommerce Business Startup (PDF)
Marketing
- 42 Low-cost Ways to Promote Your Business
- Demographics
- Elevator Pitch Essentials by Chris O’Leary
- Social Media and Internet Marketing
- Business Research
- American Fact Finder
- Labor Market Information Center
- South Dakota Demographics
- Presentation Tips (PDF)