Lesson Plan
Debt: Benefits and Costs
This lesson introduces students to the concept of “debt.” After examining the costs of different types of debt and the effect on purchase prices, students determine whether debt is worthwhile.
- Grade Level: 7
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)
Social Studies, grades 1–8 (2013)
Lesson Plan
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
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
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Social studies
Geography
*Also applicable to Language
Lesson Plan
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
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Course(s)/Subject(s):
Social Studies, grades 1 to 6
History and Geography, grades 7 and 8 (2013)