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• October 25, 2021

  Assessing the life cycle of a bank note

  

  Examine the environmental impact of everyday items by assessing the life cycle of a universal product: money.

  Content type(s): Lesson plans Subject(s): Geography, Science Grade level(s): Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4
• October 21, 2021

  Needs or wants? That is the question!

  

  Do you need it, or do you want it? That’s an important question to ask before buying anything. This activity is designed to teach kids how to prioritize their needs and wants, and how to make informed choices when shopping.

  Content type(s): Activities and games Subject(s): Economics, Financial literacy, Health, Math Grade level(s): Early childhood / Kindergarten, Grade 01, Grade 02
• October 21, 2021

  Moving mountains

  By: Graham Iddon

  
  

  

  The $20 bill of 1969 was the prototype of the Scenes of Canada note series. Yet, as more notes were designed, the theme—and the $20 note itself—would change.

  Content type(s): Blog posts