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The Canadian Economy: The Big Picture This 24-page booklet features a model of the economy that is a real departure from the traditional circular flow diagram. It reveals how the Canadian economic system works, how its components fit together, and how Canada is linked to the rest of the world. Revised 2001.

Catching the Wave: Framework for Youth Entrepreneurship Success Entrepreneurship and enterprise educators and trainers will be interested in this report of our research on the factors that foster entrepreneurial initiative and success. It identifies the key elements that should be considered by those offering or developing education or training programs to support youth entrepreneurship.

Copy Right! Do you know what you can copy? This teaching kit for grades 7, 8 and 9 includes a four-part video showing young people making decisions related to copyright. A Teacher's Guide provides detailed copyright information relevant to educators.

DayPlanner for Newcomers to Canada If you are a newcomer to Canada — or if you work with newcomers to Canada — this DayPlanner has been designed for you. Its goal is to provide quick and easy access to things that are important to know for those who are looking to build a new life here.

Eco-Detectives: Teaching about the Economics of the Economy Students become eco-detectives and learn how to apply economic principles to solve environmental mysteries. This 158-page teaching kit can be downloaded from the Members' section of this web site.

Econ and Me Five 15-minute video programs introduce basic economic concepts to seven- to ten-year old students using real-world examples relevant to individuals, families, and communities. Two teacher videos and a Teacher's Guide complement the series.

Economix This lively and engaging eight-part video series introduces basic economics to senior secondary students. Scenarios depict situations from teenagers' daily lives and relate to concepts presented in the programs. A Teacher's Guide suggests classroom activities.

Entrepreneurship for Canadians: The Spirit of Adventure Developed for teachers and students at the senior secondary level, this teaching kit comprises six half-hour video programs that profile real entrepreneurs and their ventures and a 188-page User's Guide.

Environomics: Exploring the Links between the Economy and the Environment This 250-page teaching kit is chock full of background readings, students activities, transparency masters, and more to help students understand the relationship between the environment and the economy. Produced in a flexible format, it can be kept in a binder and added to over time.

Labour: Markets, Laws, and Unions This resource, parts of which should be of use in economics, law, and career studies courses, includes a 134-page student version intended for those at the senior high school level and a 200-page Teacher's Guide.

Money and Youth This 125-page book is designed to help young people learn how they can start to take control of their financial future. A Teacher's Guide is available on disk or can be downloaded from the Members' section of this web site.

Planning for Success This multimedia teaching resource on entrepreneurship consists of three videos and a CD-ROM and is designed for use by three age groups: 12 to 14 years old, 15 to 17 years old, and 18 years old and over. Truly an interactive learning adventure!

The Spirit Lives: Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in Canada This series consists of six half-hour video programs featuring 30 Aboriginal entrepreneurs engaged in both traditional and non-traditional enterprises. A 72-page User's Guide complements the videos.

VECTOR (Video Exploration of Careers, Transitions, Opportunities, and Realities) provides more than 150 six-minute video vignettes profiling some of Canadašs most-needed careers and occupations.