Goal:

Students will gain an understanding of the co-operative business model, and how it fits into the social and economic landscape in Ontario and on a global scale.

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Key concepts:

Ethics and social responsibility in business, how needs and wants create opportunities for business, forms of business ownership.

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Timing:

70 minutes

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Curriculum links: (Grades 9-11)

Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Launching and Leading a Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Teachers Note: This presentation and activity is a fantastic opportunity for a wide variety of subjects; from Arts and Music to Manufacturing, Computer Studies to Careers, this presentation can be customized to appeal to almost any curriculum stream.