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Investment risk: how much can you handle?
In this lesson, students compare levels of risk in various saving and investment vehicles and self-reflect on their own risk tolerance. Download the lesson plan (PDF) Interactive Investing chart
Making money by teaching music lessons
Professional musicians often need to rely on more than performances alone to generate income. The aim of this lesson is to demonstrate the entrepreneurial and financial skills required to start up a private music studio. (This lesson is easily adaptable … MORE
Prep my ride
Buying a car is a huge milestone for many people, but the unexpected costs of owning and operating one can be surprising. In this lesson, students explore both fixed and variable expenses associated with owning a car. Download the lesson … MORE
Comparing simple and compound interest
In this lesson, students compare various savings and investment vehicles by calculating simple and compound interest. Prerequisite knowledge: Students should have background knowledge of exponents, as well as of simple and compound interest. This lesson is meant to consolidate their … MORE
Value of a loonie
In this lesson, students identify the factors that affect foreign exchange rates and learn how to optimize their personal buying power when exchanging money for travel. Download the lesson plan (PDF) Currency match quiz (interactive) History of money (interactive) Interactive … MORE
