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Educational Resources & Lesson Plans on the
Co-operative Business Model

Co-operative Minds was created by the Ontario Co-operative Association to help Ontario educators find engaging, relevant, and curriculum friendly information about the co-operative business model. Find information about co-operatives and download free, ready‑to‑use lesson plans and activities for Grades 9–12 that make business, community, and career connections through the lens of co‑operative enterprises.

Integrate co-operative content into your lessons; enhancing your students’ understanding of entrepreneurship, economics, and social responsibility beyond traditional business frameworks.

Learn About Co-ops

Here are some helpful resources to introduce you to the co-operative model.

Curriculum
Connections


Ontario Curriculum
Grades 9-12

  • Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Launching and Leading a Business

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Marketing

  • Careers/Civics

  • SHSM Programs

Explore Our Free Lesson Plans

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At Co-operative Minds, we are dedicated to supporting teachers. All of our lesson plans have been developed in accordance with current curriculum and in partnership with certified Ontario Teachers. Click below to reach a member of our team, we are happy to answer questions and provide you with tips on how to get the most out of our lesson plans.

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