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Wheel of Fate

This lesson introduces students to the concept of retail sales tax through a race called HST Derby.
To complete the race, students work in co-operative teams to accurately calculate HST on a variety of purchases.

  • Grade Level: 4
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)

Lesson Plan

Dollar Store Economics

Students will analyze and assess the value (cost and quality) of products purchased at a dollar/discount store compared to a specialty store.

  • Grade Level: 4-8
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

Lesson Plan

Deserted!

In this lesson, students will think about their needs and wants and how they can change depending on circumstances. Students will also make the connection between their needs and wants and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

  • Grade Level: 4-8
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social studies
    Geography
    *Also applicable to Language

Lesson Plan

Ancient Greek Trading Market

Bring an Ancient Greek trading market to life in your classroom by allowing students to barter for items that would have been exchanged in this early civilization.

  • Grade Level: 4
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies

Lesson Plan

The Money dilemma: a comic strip

What would you do if you found $10 on the ground? Students will explore a money dilemma by creating a comic strip illustrating the ethical decision.

  • Grade Level: 4-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Language – Writing, Media Literacy
    The Arts – Visual Arts

Lesson Plan

Making Money!

Have you ever wondered how the designs for money come about? Students will explore the features of Canadian bills and coins and create their own play money.

  • Grade Level: 4
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Language
    Math
    The Arts (Visual Arts)
    Social Studies

Lesson Plan

Duct tape wallet (math edition)

In this lesson, students calculate the amount and cost for duct tape needed to make duct tape wallets. (This lesson is used along with the Art Lesson, Duct Tape Wallet).

  • Grade Level: 4
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

Lesson Plan

Duct tape wallet (art edition)

In this lesson, students will create a duct tape wallet that they can use to hold or store currency and other financial items, personalizing their wallets to reflect their own personality.

  • Grade Level: 4
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Visual Arts

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