Future Entrepreneurs
(Grades 7-10 - for Teachers)

A free curriculum resource for teachers of students in Grades 7 to 10.

Future Entrepreneurs curriculum support materials for Ontario teachers uses real life examples of successful young entrepreneurs to introduce entrepreneurial thinking and skills to students. Whatever their career path, all students benefit from the program’s emphasis on developing entrepreneurial qualities. The Future Entrepreneurs program has received the seal of quality certification issued by Curriculum Services Canada.

Future Entrepreneurs is an interactive multi-media program that:

• Raises awareness of entrepreneurship as a viable career option
• Helps students develop entrepreneurial skills, such as creativity, innovation, self-confidence, planning and risk taking
• Includes a classroom visit from a local entrepreneur
• Motivates students to further explore entrepreneurship
• Fulfills a wide variety of curriculum outcomes for Grades 7-10.

The Future Entrepreneurs kit includes:

• Lesson materials, including case studies of young entrepreneur role models
• Curriculum expectation matrices developed with input from the Ministry of Education to show how the materials meet curriculum needs
• A computer-based game relating to one of the case studies
• An interactive simulator which guides students through starting an actual ice-cream shop.

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