Grade 08 / Secondary 2
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August 19, 2021
Fur Trade Economics
Over its 350-year lifespan, the Hudson’s Bay Company has had an enormous impact on Canada’s economy and how the nation was settled. -
June 3, 2021
Value is in the Eye of the Consumer
Supply and demand is part of the very bedrock of an economy. It's what generates the price of any product or service. -
May 4, 2021
A Canadian Central Bank: The History of the Bank of Canada
Learn about why the Bank of Canada was created and how it continues to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians. -
February 26, 2021
Playing with Economy
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. -
February 11, 2021
Money: Past, present and future
Explore the history of money in Canada and around the world using an inquiry approach. -
January 4, 2021
Economic Opportunity Costs
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. -
November 27, 2020
Understanding Money: Common Questions
Answer your students’ money questions with this comprehensive FAQ. Explore money history, symbolism and more to kickstart a class discussion or money inquiry project. -
November 23, 2020
Making sense of currencies
Convert different global currencies using cross-multiplication and mental math. This worksheet introduces students to global e-commerce and exchange rates. -
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.