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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.

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Fair Trade: Not for All

In this lesson, students will learn how the concept of fair trade can sometimes lead to inequities that are as equally evident as those associated with conventional trade.

  • Grade Level: 10
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Civics and Citizenship

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How Fresh is Fresh Produce-Lesson 2

In this lesson, students consider the financial and other benefits of buying local produce.

  • Grade Level: 7-9
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Math
    Social Science

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How Fresh is Fresh Produce-Lesson 1

In this lesson, students consider the financial and other benefits of buying local produce.

  • Grade Level: 7-9
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Math
    Social Science

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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
  • 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

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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
  • 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

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Cost of music piracy

This lesson explores the cost of music piracy from the point of view of artists, composers, consumers and other stakeholders in the Canadian music industry. The lesson includes a focus on Canada’s Copyright Act to clarify legal and ethical issues surrounding the licensing, reproduction and digital distribution of music.

  • Grade Level: 9-12
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    AMU1O/2O – Music
    ASM2O Media Arts
    Also Law and Canadian Studies courses
    CIC4E Making Personal Economic Choices

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Financial challenges facing Canadian workers

In this lesson, students will write and receive letters from Canadian workers in the 20th and 21st century to explore and compare financial challenges that workers experienced in these periods.

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

    Social Studies, grades 1 to 6
    History and Geography, grades 7 and 8 (2013)

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