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title: Middle School Entrepreneurship with mxINCedu for Critical Skill Building
description: Explore mxINCedu for middle school entrepreneurship >> critical skill development and project-based, purposeful learning.  6th-8th grades.
image: https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hubfs/2020-2-13%20Collier%20Schools%20prototyping1%20(1).jpg
---

# Middle School Entrepreneurship

**mxINCedu | Explore entrepreneurship, build skills, identify passions and career interests**

[![See if mxINCedu is Right For Your School](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/85da85c1-b9d3-40b6-be83-1938f3ff827b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/85da85c1-b9d3-40b6-be83-1938f3ff827b)

![0.2020-2-2 Corkscrew Middle School Pop-up-1](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/0.2020-2-2%20Corkscrew%20Middle%20School%20Pop-up-1.jpg?height=400&name=0.2020-2-2%20Corkscrew%20Middle%20School%20Pop-up-1.jpg)

![ccps middle schoolers marketing products](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ccps.fromvideo.2019-3.png?height=400&name=ccps.fromvideo.2019-3.png)

![middle schooler collaborate in mxINCedu](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/z_misc15-3.jpg?height=400&name=z_misc15-3.jpg)

## **Curriculum that Ignites the Spark**

“This program gives us freedom to create something...it’s a new type of education where we don't just follow teacher's orders, we have to take charge ourselves."

~ Aara C., Student, North Naples Middle School

#### mxINCedu provides middle school students with the tools and mindset to bring their own business ideas to life.  Along the way, they are awakened to new interests, exposed to career paths, and building critical skills.  All that energy and is harnessed into project-based and **[purposeful learning](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/blog/a-case-for-youth-entrepreneurship-new-report-learning-with-a-purpose-0)**!

[![See a Lesson Plan](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/ad9da7ca-9789-49b0-a559-b7c9482c7f9d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/ad9da7ca-9789-49b0-a559-b7c9482c7f9d)

![middle school student entrepreneurs](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Website_Images/mix/Circle-Image-Content-2.jpg?width=460&height=460&length=460&name=Circle-Image-Content-2.jpg)

## Why Teach Entrepreneurship to Middle School Students

![mxinc-logo-horizontal-pos-ul-tagline-rgb](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hubfs/mxinc-logo-horizontal-pos-ul-tagline-rgb.png)

This program is a progressive, experiential journey that empowers students to drive their own learning, and embrace an iterative process of testing, learning and applying those learnings. Local business leaders contribute valuable mentorship and feedback.

**Real-World Skill Development |** Middle School students work in teams to identify a problem to solve, design and pitch a solution, and expose the product or service to the marketplace. Through their experience, they will develop critical skills: collaboration, communication, decision-making and more.

**Flexible and Standards-based | ** The program is aligned to the National Consortium of Entrepreneurship standards, Common Core Speaking and Listening, and 21st Century Learning and Innovation Skills standards.  It includes comprehensive lesson plans for at least 30-40 instructional periods, and can be adjusted to a trimester or semester course, an exploratory wheel, or an after-school program.

**Tech Literacy with Marketplace |  **Member schools have access to this proprietary ecommerce platform, where students learn to upload product information to a live website where real customers purchase their products. Website activity and sales data is available to guide sales and marketing decisions.

## It Starts Here: A Progressive Entrepreneurial Journey

Students are grounded in the entrepreneurial mindset by learning the importance of failure and how to iterate.  The learning unfolds through six distinct phases of 'doing' — all supported by comprehensive curriculum, activities and hands-on learning.

![White-Process](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hubfs/Website_Images/mix/White-Process.svg)

## A mxINCedu Class in Action

[![See if mxINCedu is Right For Your School](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/85da85c1-b9d3-40b6-be83-1938f3ff827b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/85da85c1-b9d3-40b6-be83-1938f3ff827b)

## **Teacher Training is Part of the Package**

![Stacy training teachers](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2019.incsummit.stacy-1.jpg?width=550&height=510&length=550&name=2019.incsummit.stacy-1.jpg)

[![Blog Post:   Bring Relevant Learning to Students](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/009cfd4f-79ad-4eb0-afc0-cd96fc5cceab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/009cfd4f-79ad-4eb0-afc0-cd96fc5cceab)

#### We support educators to be learners and leaders.

Educators preparing to teach mxINCedu are invited to take part in professional development to empower entrepreneur skill-building. Educators are supported year-round by our team.

"Implementing mxINCedu in our middle schools has been a wonderful opportunity to engage students, teachers, and administrators, family, and community."

~Dr. Melissa Byrne, Director of College and Career Readiness, St. Charles CUSD 303

[![Blog Post:   Bring Relevant Learning to Students](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/009cfd4f-79ad-4eb0-afc0-cd96fc5cceab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/009cfd4f-79ad-4eb0-afc0-cd96fc5cceab)

## Membership & Pricing Structure

Your membership includes three critical elements to guide successful program implementation and ensure student impact:

#### Curriculum

Member schools receive access to comprehensive curriculum and resources, including lesson plans, activities and access to an e-commerce platform to create your class startup marketplace. Materials are suited for in-person or remote learning environments.

#### Training

Your team is onboarded to ensure successful adoption, and training and support are provided to the core teaching team. Member schools are encouraged to attend our annual National Summit which offers additional training and recognition.

#### Resources and Ongoing Support

Ongoing, personalized support is provided for the core teaching team via workshops, meetups, and eNewsletters. Comprehensive resources include lesson plans, assessments, student-facing materials, and guides to engage your community and ignite an entrepreneurship support system.

Uncharted Learning is fee-based by school, not by individual student. Licensing fees provide continued access to program materials, enhancements, and the professional learning community.  Explore funding and grant options for your school (Perkins Grants apply).

[![Request Pricing](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/4e369398-ecba-4663-92d2-362d4de3fb73.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/4e369398-ecba-4663-92d2-362d4de3fb73)

![mxINCedu](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hubfs/Website_Templates/Uncharted_Learning_2019/logo-mxinc.svg)

![Courtney Douglas](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/hs-fs/hubfs/mcclure.2019%20(1)-1.png?width=600&height=600&name=mcclure.2019%20(1)-1.png)

> “I love getting to know the students on a different level.  I just love watching them stretch and develop!”

 Courtney Douglas, 7/8th Grade Spanish and mxINCedu Teacher, Western Springs, IL

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### Get a Curriculum Preview

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### Talk with Our Team

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### Launch at Your School

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### Grow & Support

### Let us help you get started.

[![Set Up a Call](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4906503/1c2fc89c-5b42-4025-86fb-4f60c82fd840.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4906503/1c2fc89c-5b42-4025-86fb-4f60c82fd840)

## **Curious to Learn More?**

### Download these resources.

#### Entrepreneurial Learning Environments—Middle School Lesson Ideas

#### Middle School Entrepreneurship for Your Students

#### New Report: Preparing Students by Bringing Purpose to Learning

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