Lesson Plan
Not All Chocolate is Created Equal
In this lesson, students will learn how the concept of fair trade can sometimes lead to inequities that comparable to those associated with traditional trade.
- Grade Level: 6
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Introduction to Business (BBI1O/BBI2O)
Exploring Family Studies (HIF1O/2O)
Personal Life Management (HIP40)
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Bitcoins 101: Introduction to Investing (Lesson 3 of 3)
This lesson explores other uses of Bitcoin, consolidates the learnings from previous lessons and helps students understand the concept of blockchain through an activity.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/BBI2O
Introduction to BusinessMBF3C
Foundations for College MathematicsGWL3O
Designing Your Own FutureGLS4O/GLE4O/GLE3O
Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
Lesson Plan
Bitcoins 101: Introduction to Investing (Lesson 2 of 3)
Students will gain an understanding of what cryptocurrency is and its use as an investment option.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/BBI2O
Introduction to BusinessMBF3C
Foundations for College MathematicsGWL3O
Designing Your Own FutureGLS4O/GLE4O/GLE3O
Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
Lesson Plan
Bitcoins 101: Introduction to Investing (Lesson 1 of 3)
Students will gain an understanding of how risk applies to investments and understand their own risk tolerance personality when it is applied to investments.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/BBI2O
Introduction to BusinessMBF3C
Foundations for College MathematicsGWL3O
Designing Your Own FutureGLS4O/GLE4O/GLE3O
Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
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What’s Your Score?
In this lesson, students will learn how to read and interpret a credit report and, in the process, they will develop an understanding of how their spending and use of credit/debt, affects their credit history.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Introduction to Business (BBI1O/BBI2O)
Exploring Family Studies (HIF1O/2O)
Personal Life Management (HIP40)
Lesson Plan
Investing Basics
In these lessons, students will learn key financial terms and some basics rules to help them manage their money. Students will also learn investment vehicles and how to structure different types of investment portfolios.
- Grade Level: 10-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/BBI2O – Introduction to Business
MBF3C – Foundations for College Mathematics
GWL3O – Designing Your Own Future
GLS4O/GLE4O/GLE3O – Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
CLE 3M – The Individual and the Economy
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Urban planning and your finances
In this lesson, students have an opportunity to experience the effects of urban growth on their personal finances. The phenomena of urban sprawl, vehicle use, traffic congestion, and population density have distinct effects on personal finances. This lesson will serve as a bridge between urban geography and financial literacy.
- Grade Level: 9-10
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
CGC1D – Issues in Canadian Geography
CGC1P – Issues in Canadian Geography
*Also applicable in Economics and Business.
Lesson Plan
What is credit?
In this lesson, students will investigate the various types of credit cards available and explore the pros and cons of buying on credit.
- Grade Level: 10-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/2O – Introduction to Business
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
CIE3M – The Individual and the Economy
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Saving vs. spending
In this lesson, students will explore the pros and cons of spending and saving, and the effect of interest on saving and borrowing. Class discussions cover the importance of starting early with retirement and other savings plans, the importance of an emergency fund, and how to apply the Rule of 72.
- Grade Level: 11-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
HIP4O – Personal Life Management MCR3U – Functions
CIE 3M – The Individual and the Economy
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Setting priorities
In this lesson, students will brainstorm their expenses and categorize each as a need or a want. Using an example from current events, students will discuss the importance of setting spending priorities, and distinguishing between needs and wants to ensure financial security.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
HFL4E – Food and Healthy Living
HIF1O/2O – Exploring Family Studies
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
CIE 3M – The Individual and the Economy
Lesson Plan
Cost of borrowing
In this lesson, students will learn how to read a credit card statement and the cost of using credit cards.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/2O – Business Studies
HIF1O/2O – Exploring Family Studies
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
MEL3E – Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life
CIE3M – The Individual and the Economy
Lesson Plan
Know your flow
In this lesson, students will identify and review their expenses and income and learn to create a budget.
- Grade Level: 9-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
BBI1O/BBI2O – Introduction to Business
HIF1O/2O – Exploring Family Studies
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
CIE 3M – The Individual and the Economy
Lesson Plan
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.
- Grade Level: 11-12
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
CGG3O – Travel and Tourism, A Regional Perspective
BBB4M – International Business
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Bank ads
In this lesson, students describe the roles of various financial institutions by analyzing bank advertisements. Students will research and then create a media product for a particular financial product or service of their choice.
- Grade Level: 9-11
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
English-Academic/Applied – ENG1P/ENG1D
English University/College – ENG3U/3C EMS3O
Introduction to Business – BBI1O/BBI2O