Economic Explorer
Grades 5 – 8The Economic Detective
”I see how money and value actually flow where others just see local businesses.”
The foundation of broad awareness, economic curiosity, and foundational business literacy for all enrolled students.
Program Features
- 8 Virtual CEO Keynotes — Interactive sessions with respected local founders and regional industrial leaders
- 1 Guided Industry Visit — On-site operational tour of a local manufacturing plant, cold-chain unit, or logistics hub
- 1 Simulated Case Project — A structured business deconstruction exercise
- The CEO Pitch Challenge — Top-performing project teams win the opportunity to present their findings directly to a local CEO panel
They stop walking past local businesses and start analyzing them, generating physical value chain maps and unit economic breakdowns.
The Grade-by-Grade Blueprint
- Grade 5Business Detective: Mastering the basics of value creation—understanding inputs, processes, outputs, and basic operational costs.
- Grade 6Value Explorer: Mapping out local supply chains, sourcing dependencies, and how trade actually flows through the city.
- Grade 7Operations Observer: Analyzing department workflows, quality control, and developing the critical ability to identify operational bottlenecks.
- Grade 8Business Analyst: Decoding the math of business by breaking down revenue mechanics, pricing models, and fixed versus variable costs.
