Lesson plans
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November 27, 2020
Exploring coins and bank notes
Explore Canadian money with young learners using our printable worksheets. -
October 2, 2020
Trading Planets
Take a trade mission to planet Plutopia to discover why trading without a common currency is hard. -
March 16, 2020
Trade Rules
Introduce three basic economic concepts: consumers and producers, goods and services, and trade. Students will play a game to understand the benefits of trade. -
January 29, 2020
A Bank NOTE-able Canadian
Apply the concept of historical significance to nominate an iconic Canadian for a new bank note. Students will create a design for their proposal. -
December 2, 2019
Trading Up: How Countries Benefit from Freer Trade
Use hands- on activities to explore comparative advantage, opportunity cost and specialization. Students will learn how these key economic concepts help countries benefit from trade. -
October 25, 2019
A Noteworthy Woman
Apply the concept of historical significance to examine the bank note featuring Viola Desmond. -
September 26, 2019
Price Check: Inflation in Canada
All about inflation: what it is, what is means and how it's measured. Students will learn how the consumer price index is calculated and create their own student price index to measure the prices that matter most to them. -
October 5, 2018
For Teachers: Designing a Bank Note that Reflects Canada
Explore the design of Canadian bank notes. -
September 5, 2017
Build a Bank Note: Classroom Resource for Teachers
Teach your students about Canada’s history, land and culture – with money!