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Financial challenges facing Canadian workers: political cartoon
In this lesson, students create political cartoons to explore financial challenges that affect Canadian workers. Download the lesson plan (PDF) Interactive Investing chart
Food banks
In this lesson, students compose a letter to the editor expressing ideas, concerns and opinions they have about food bank use in Canada. Download the lesson plan (PDF)
HST derby
This lesson introduces students to the concept of retail sales tax through a race called “HST Derby”. To complete the race, students work in cooperative teams to accurately calculate HST on a variety of purchases. Download the lesson plan (PDF)
Personal budgeting 101
In this lesson, students learn the fundamentals of budgeting. The action in the lesson includes tracking income and spending using a journal, the design and use of a simple budget. Download the lesson plan (PDF) Tracking your spending (video) Financial … MORE
All money present and account-ed for!
In this lesson, students compare rates on various bank accounts and investment vehicles and calculate potential return over time. Note: this lesson was developed to help students become familiar with percentages and banking, as well as how to research. Download … MORE
