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October 28, 2020
The economics of suppertime
Prepare a meal while factoring in a balanced budget and a balanced meal. This meal-planning activity is great for building healthy eating and financial habits. -
October 27, 2020
Explainers (The Bank of Canada)
Consult these brief articles that explain the Bank of Canada's core functions and the broader economy. Topics include the role of the Bank, monetary policy, inflation, exchange rates, productivity, tariffs and more. -
October 27, 2020
External resources
Find trusted resources and tools from the Bank of Canada and national and international organisations to support your teaching of economics. -
October 22, 2020
Activities and games
Make learning about Canadian money, financial literacy and the economy fun—made for parents and teachers to use with kids. -
October 22, 2020
Lesson plans
Explore the Canadian economy, financial literacy, money math, the history of money and more. These classroom-ready lesson plans include worksheets and hands-on activities—organized by grade or subject. -
October 21, 2020
The Story Behind the Engraving
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. -
October 20, 2020
School programs
Book a free, staff-led school program—whether you’re visiting us in Ottawa for an unforgettable field trip or joining online from anywhere in Canada. -
October 5, 2020
If I Had a Million Dollars…I’d Be Reasonably Well Off
When the Barenaked Ladies released “If I Had a $1,000,000,” they could have considered themselves reasonably rich. And today? Well, there’s this inflation thing… -
October 2, 2020
Trading Planets
Learn about the role of currency and free trade in this interactive game. Split your class into two planetary delegations to trade with each other and score points.
