Summary of Contents

Marketplace for Kids

Major Workplace Changes Await Youth
Growing Young Entrepreneurs
Vision, Mission, Strategic Objectives, Values
Who Coordinates the Event?
Did You Know...

Section 1: Innovative Thinking

Activity #1: Fancy Footwork
Activity #2: Model Motels
Activity #3: By Kids for Kids

Section 2: Entrepreneurship

How To Spot An Entrepreneur
Activity #1: Researching North Dakota Entrepreneurs
Activity #2: Creating a "Local Entrepreneur Hall of Fame" Bulletin Board
Student Operated Businesses
Outline of Start-up Business Plan
119 Ways for Kids to Make Money
Startling New Facts About Youth Entrepreneuring

Section 3: Inventions, Innovations & Crazy Contraptions - Yes, You Can Invent!

Yes, You Can Invent!
Glossary
8 Steps To Inventing
Inventor's Log
Crazy Contraptions
What Every Young Inventor Should Know About Patents/Intellectual Property
Invention & Creativity Quotes

Section 4: Adventures in Agriculture & Using Our Renewable Resources

Growing Money
From Corn to Plastic
Product - Taste Test and Other Comparisons
Place - Buying Food on the Internet
Price - Competing With a Big Discounter
Promotion - Communicating With the Target Market
Food Flop
More Ideas to Make Money!

Section 5: Organize A Cooperative

Own a Multi-Million Dollar Company

Section 6: Utilizing the Internet in Entrepreneurship

Project #1: Web Page Designing
Project #2: Bull Run
Project #3: E-Commerce
Project #4: Inventions and Patents

Section 7: Connect Your Kids to Your Community Through Volunteerism

PART 1:
Ten Tips on Volunteering Wisely...
Fact Sheet - Service Learning
Helping Hands Camp
The Six Pillars of Character
Dos & Don'ts of Character
The Purpose and Benefits of Volunteerism
Enhance Your Personal Growth
Example: Volunteer Journal
Example: Volunteer Service Reflection Sheet
Student Volunteer Placement Agreement

PART 2:
Sample: Volunteer Service Achievements
Sample: Volunteer Hours Tracking Sheet

PART 3:
Sample: Student Volunteer Service Application
Helping Hands Summer Camp Request and Consent Forms
Volunteer Service Participation Agreement

Section 8: Energy Education

Supply and Demand Issues Surrounding Petroleum Based By-Products
Activity #1: Light By Friction
Activity #2: Lemon Power
Activity #3: Make Your Own Lightning!
Activity #4: Building a Wind Gauge
Activity #5: Make an Anemometer!
Activity #6: H2O Electrolysis - Splitting Water!
Activity #7: Make a Turbine

Section 9: Sample Lesson Plans from Marketplace for Kids Teachers

PART 1:
Lesson Plan 1: Banking-Keeping a Checkbook
Lesson Plan 2: Food on Friday
Lesson Plan 3: Germination of Seeds
Lesson Plan 4: Popcorn Sale
Lesson Plan 5: You Can Be An Inventor
Lesson Plan 6: What is an Entrepreneur?
Lesson Plan 7: Invent A Plant
Lesson Plan 8: Locating Businesses on the Internet
Lesson Plan 9: E-Commerce
Lesson Plan 10: Hydroponic Gardens
Lesson Plan 11: Using Your Imagination to Write a Story
Lesson Plan 12: Discussing Ag Resources
Lesson Plan 13: Volunteerism - "BEE" Involved
Lesson Plan 14: Art Project - Flour Tortilla Teepees
Lesson Plan 15: Art Project - Sugar Cookie States
Lesson Plan 16: Managing Money and Helping Out The Needy
Lesson Plan 17: Homemade Ice Cream
Lesson Plan 18: Farmers Markets - Understanding Farm Income
Lesson Plan 19: Making a Bird Feeder
Lesson Plan 20: How Many Different Ways Can We Use...
Lesson Plan 21: Inventions - What's On Your Mind?

PART 2:
Lesson Plan 22: Creating an Invention
Lesson Plan 23: Think Like an Inventor
Lesson Plan 24: Volunteering
Lesson Plan 25: Commercial Cleansers versus Homemade Cleansers

Section 10: Glossary of Terms/Economic Concepts

Section 11: Career Exploration, SCANS, Benchmarks and Standards

Section 12: Curriculum Packages, Instructional Systems,
Learning Materials, Web Sites and other Resources

Section 13: Contact Information

Section 14: How to Prepare and Show Your Project/Build a Display Board

Section 15: Marketplace for Kids Network

Section 16: Quotes and Program Endorsements

Section 17: You Are Invited To Participate!