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InspireFinancialLearning.ca is an initiative of the Ontario Teachers' Federation to provide teachers with effective tools and strategies to help their students navigate the complex world of personal finances.

We welcome input at info@inspirefinanciallearning.ca.

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Government and Taxes

Students will have an understanding of the importance of taxes and how taxes can be implemented by the government to create (social) programs.

  • Grade Level: 5
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies Grades 1–8 (2013)

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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

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Closing the Gap – Shannen’s Dream

This lesson is designed to help students understand and assess the funding gap between reserve and off-reserve students in Ontario.

  • Grade Level: 5-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies

    Language

    Mathematics

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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

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Counting Change

In this lesson, students will learn how to round prices without the use of the penny and practice giving and receiving change.

  • Grade Level: 5
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

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Tower building on a budget

In this lesson, students compare the benefits and costs of spending decisions by working in teams to build the tallest tower on the lowest budget.

  • Grade Level: 5-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics
    Science

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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

Mathlete: The costs of playing sports

In this lesson, students compare costs associated with participating in various sports and graph the results. Students then consider ways families can stay fit without spending a lot of money.

  • Grade Level: 5
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics
    Health & Physical Education

Lesson Plan

The classroom store

This lesson teaches students how to calculate money amounts and make change by conducting simulated purchases through a classroom store activity.

  • Grade Level: 5
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

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