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For Teachers: National Teachers Survey

By: Heather Montgomery


September 16, 2019

We want to hear from you

We recently launched a teachers survey. We hope to get feedback from teachers across Canada to help us create new online resources about the economy.

Not just for economics teachers

The economy is everywhere—in our history, our society and our culture. So why shouldn’t economic education be present in all subjects and grades? We believe it should be.

We want to help all teachers—no matter what you teach—to build the fundamentals of economic literacy among your students from the ground up.

Building economic literacy

These days, it’s hard to open a paper or watch a newscast without encountering a story about financial literacy. That’s a wonderful development: it’s important that people of all ages have the skills and knowledge to make good financial choices.

At the Museum, we feel the same is true for economic literacy.

Economic literacy is different from financial literacy. It’s about understanding how the economy as a whole works and being able to use this knowledge to make good decisions as informed, active citizens. Becoming economically literate is a critical step toward understanding the world and how it operates.

a student spins the wheel of chance in the school program Inflation Busters

Inflation Busters is a program for students in grades 9 to 12 (Secondary cycle Two and CEGEP in Quebec). Students take on roles of consumers in a time of hyperinflation.

When the Bank of Canada Museum reopened in 2017, we focused on providing a great visitor experience. We consulted with local teachers and developed, piloted and launched two school programs for local students: Inflation Busters and Trading Planets.

students playing with cards that represent resources in the school program Trading Planets

Trading Planets is a program for students in grades 4 to 8 (Elementary Cycles Two and Three in Quebec). It teaches about trade and common currency.

We need your input

It’s two years and counting since we opened our doors to the public, and we are ready to take the next step in fulfilling what we consider to be our national mandate. We are ready to reach out to the rest of Canada.

To do that effectively, though, we need to work hard at understanding what you, the teacher, would find helpful:

  • Where do you get teaching resources?
  • What technologies do you have access to in your classroom?
  • What subjects do you want to teach about?
  • What’s important to you and your students?

You will find these and other questions in our teachers survey. If you participate, your answers will provide us with invaluable help as we strive to make the Museum’s resources and lesson plans relevant and available to you no matter what you teach or where you live.

So please complete our survey and help us set the direction for our next adventure in economic literacy. We can’t do it without you!

www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/survey

*Note: The survey will be open until November 3rd, 2019.

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Subject(s): Education

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February 26, 2021

Playing with Economy

By: Graham Iddon


A diverse group of 4 young children playing a board game.
There might be only a handful of basic game formats, but there is an infinity of variations—a surprising number of which require the skills we need to manage our daily economic lives.
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Education
January 4, 2021

Economic Opportunity Costs

By: Graham Iddon


Man in a superhero costume crouching in an aisle of a home renovation warehouse.
With his superpowers, Peter Parker would no doubt do a fabulous job of tiling his kitchen backsplash. But as Spider-Man, he has more valuable things to do with his time.
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Education
November 30, 2020

How Many Groats Are in a Noble?

By: Graham Iddon


For daily users of modern money, getting an understanding of the old British system of currency can be an act of confusion and wonder. But it’s also a peep into 13 centuries of European numismatic history.
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Collection, History
November 27, 2020

Understanding Money: Common Questions

By: Nathan Sells


Ever wondered who decides what goes on Canadian coins or bank notes? Or why our coins have certain names and our notes are different colours? Use this guide to help answer some of your money-related questions!
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Education
November 2, 2020

Teaching Economics During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Adam Young


Authentic, teachable moments show students how the Bank of Canada is helping the economy navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Education
October 21, 2020

The Story Behind the Engraving

By: Graham Iddon


The men on the back of this bill were part of a small community of families, a summer hunting camp called Aulatsiivik on Baffin Island.
Content type(s): Blog Subject(s): Collection, History
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