Access our entire collection of learning resources for the grades you teach.
September 8, 2025
The Central Bank in Your Classroom
In-person or virtual program: Learn more about the Bank of Canada and career paths in economics, finance and data analysis with this informative classroom presentation led by an employee of the central bank.
Content type(s):
School programs
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
August 12, 2025
Teach financial literacy with us
This webinar recording showcases our free financial literacy math resources for grades K to 6. These lessons talk about money, math, payment methods, budgets, entrepreneurship and more. Resources are linked to all provincial and territorial curricula in math and financial literacy.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
August 6, 2025
Escaping debt: The risks and benefits of borrowing
Unlock financial literacy with challenging puzzles in this classroom escape room. Students will explore financial risk, credit scores, debt and interest with worksheets and an interactive game.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2
August 5, 2025
Good as gold? A simple explanation of the gold standard
By: Graham Iddon
In an ideal gold standard monetary system, every piece of paper currency represents an amount of gold held by an authority. But in practice, the gold standard system’s rules were extremely and repeatedly bent in the face of economic realities.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
History
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 18, 2025
Labour productivity
A business can boost productivity through capital investments, such as buying new equipment. Use this video and discussion guide to help explain the concept of productivity to your students.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 18, 2025
What goes into the price of gas
The price of gasoline can be broken down into four key parts. Learn how each affects prices at the pump with this video and discussion guide.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 5, 2025
Teaching the Treaties through art and artifacts
This webinar, in collaboration with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, demonstrates the Bank of Canada Museum’s lesson plan “Five bucks: The economics of Treaty relationships”.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Arts,
Economics,
History,
Indigenous studies,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 2, 2025
Saving and spending
Develop positive financial habits through a saving and spending game and a goal-setting activity with real-life scenarios.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06
May 22, 2025
Speculating on the piggy bank
By: Graham Iddon
Ever since the first currencies allowed us to store value, we’ve needed a special place to store those shekels, drachmae and pennies. And the piggy bank—whether in pig form or not—has nearly always been there.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Arts,
Business,
Economics,
English language arts,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Health,
History,
Math,
Science
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
May 16, 2025
Entrepreneurship: Kids edition
Turn your students into young entrepreneurs as they explore business basics, budgeting and marketing. Pitching their own creative ideas is a fun way to build real-world skills and confidence.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
English language arts,
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1
March 28, 2025
Budgets: Math for life
Introduce budgeting concepts and best practices by planning an event. Students will build skills with fractions, decimals and percentages using worksheets and hands-on activities.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
January 22, 2025
Value for money: Determining unit price
Calculate unit prices and compare value for money. Use real-life shopping scenarios to determine if something is a real deal.
November 6, 2024
You Are the Economy: Your guide to economic and financial literacy for Grades 7 to 12
Join the Bank of Canada Museum for a live webinar about our new free suite of economic and financial lesson plans!
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Health,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 11, 2024
Exploring payment methods
Compare different payment methods, such as credit, debit and cash. This lesson plan uses a quiz, group work and scenarios to boost financial literacy.
September 13, 2024
Five bucks: the economics of Treaty relationships
Explore treaties using art, artifacts and historical thinking.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Arts,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
September 9, 2024
Investing wisely
Make investment decisions based on what’s important to you and see how your spending and earning connects you to the global economy.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Health,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
September 6, 2024
Tracing Canada’s place in the world
Use a data visualization tool to learn about how Canada’s place in the global economy has evolved.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Geography,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
July 16, 2024
Rai: big money
By: Graham Iddon
An item is said to have cultural value when it can be directly associated with the history, people, beliefs or rituals important to a society. It’s the same with a rai—its value can be greater depending upon who authorized it, who carved it and who subsequently owned it.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Geography,
History
Grade level(s):
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 18, 2024
Decoding Canadian economic data
Develop data literacy skills by interpreting charts of Canadian economic data.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 18, 2024
Lessons from the Great Depression
By: Graham Iddon
What the stock market crash of 1929 did was starkly reveal the weaknesses of economic systems that had evolved from the unregulated capitalism of the late 19th century.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
History
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 12, 2024
Connecting Canadian industries
Explore different industries in the Canadian economy and see how they are interconnected and evolving.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Geography,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
November 27, 2023
Mo’ money, mo’ questions
But what do you do with money once you have it? That’s for you to decide. A budget can really help. It will allow you to keep track of what you earn (income) and what you spend (expenses).
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
November 16, 2023
Understanding cryptocurrencies
By: Graham Iddon
Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies?
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 31, 2023
Building budgets
Balance a monthly budget for a household and learn some financial saving and spending tips along the way.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 31, 2023
Thinking like an economist
Introduce your students to foundational economic concepts using everyday examples.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 27, 2023
Think like an economist
Staff from the Bank of Canada explain how to think like an economist and look for the economy at work in your daily life.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
August 29, 2023
Teach financial literacy with the Bank of Canada Museum: resources for grades 1 to 5
The Bank of Canada Museum has free elementary school resources that make learning math and financial literacy fun! This webinar walks teachers through online resources that are linked to all provincial and territorial curricula in math and financial literacy.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05
May 3, 2023
Teaching math using money
By: Jonathan Jerome
From skip counting to making change, working with money is a great way for students to practice math skills.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02
March 22, 2023
Security is in the bank note
By: Graham Iddon
Security printing is a game of anticipating and responding to criminal threats. Counterfeiting is a game of anticipating and responding to bank note design. This cat and mouse relationship affects every aspect of a bank note.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 2, 2023
Teaching art with currency
By: Adam Young
From design to final product, bank notes and coins can be used to explore and teach art, media and process.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Arts
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
December 5, 2022
Surprise, It's Money!
Onsite program: See and touch an amazing array of objects that have served as money at one time or another.
Content type(s):
School programs
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2
November 18, 2022
A bank NOTE-able Canadian
Students will use the concept of historical significance to choose an iconic Canadian as a portrait subject for the Bank of Canada’s new $5 bank note.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
November 18, 2022
The changing face of our money
Students will use a historical thinking approach to examine historical significance, continuity and change in Canadian bank notes.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
November 18, 2022
Design your own bank note
Your students will research and choose their own iconic Canadian, theme, images and symbols to go on a new bank note.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Arts,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
November 14, 2022
The day Winnipeg was invaded
By: David Bergeron
People on the street were randomly stopped and searched, and some were even arrested and imprisoned in an internment camp. Even German marks replaced Canadian currency in circulation—in the form of If Day propaganda notes.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
History
Grade level(s):
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
November 1, 2022
What are cryptocurrencies?
Cryptocurrencies exist outside of the traditional financial system and inside a computer network. Learn about how they work and their possible risks.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 28, 2022
Growing your savings
Help your child learn about setting financial goals. Use a plant diagram to visually track their progress to save up for a special item.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05
April 21, 2022
Teaching the green economy
By: Adam Young
From windmills and solar panels to electric cars, signs of the green economy are all around us. Check out our resources for how to teach about the green economy.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Geography,
Science,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 20, 2022
The Life of a Polymer Bank Note
Examine the life of a polymer bank note from production to distribution and recycling.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
April 4, 2022
Talk to your kids about money
Introduce important financial skills to your children, and help them plan for their futures with free resources from the Bank of Canada Museum and others.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 4, 2022
Externalities
Externalities are hidden costs that are not accounted for in the production of a good or service. Explore this concept with our video and discussion guide.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics,
Science,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
March 3, 2022
Teaching inflation during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on the economy: closing businesses, driving down demand and interrupting supplies. With news stories and popular culture addressing inflation and supply chain issues, now is the perfect time to explain this key economic concept to your high school students.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 25, 2022
Representing money in many ways: Addition, fractions and equivalents
Practise adding and making change. Worksheets introduce decimals and fractions using Canadian money.
February 18, 2022
Canada and the global economy
Explore Canada’s connections to the global economy. Adjust timelines and filters in our online game to view historical data of gross domestic product, trade, foreign investment and immigration.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 18, 2022
Your role in the Canadian economy
Play our game to discover how your economic profile compares with those of other Canadians. Explore population and employment data and spending habits across different regions.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Health,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
January 24, 2022
Inflation over time
What is inflation and what does it mean to you? This video and discussion guide will help you get your secondary students talking.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
January 24, 2022
Fintech 101
Teach the basics of financial technology, peer-to-peer payments and how the Bank keeps your payments safe with this video and discussion guide for secondary students.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
December 2, 2021
The true value of money
By: Graham Iddon
What is money—when you really stop to think about it? To understand how money works, and what it ultimately represents, we need to strip it down to its very basic function.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
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!
Determine if something is a want or a need by sorting a stack of cards featuring different expenses. Use this hands-on activity to sharpen decision-making skills and financial literacy.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02
September 2, 2021
Virtual Worlds. Real Economies.
By: Adam Young
The economies in modern, complex video games can teach gamers a lot about decision making and financial literacy.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
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.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
June 15, 2021
Pirate treasure
Have fun making pirate coins based on historical examples from our collection and create your very own treasure chest.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
June 3, 2021
Value is in the Eye of the Consumer
By: Graham Iddon
Supply and demand is part of the very bedrock of an economy. It's what generates the price of any product or service.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
May 17, 2021
Counting money and making change
Use money for skip counting and begin making change in different ways. Engaging worksheets will introduce elementary students to Canadian money and math.
May 5, 2021
All About Money
Virtual program: Get your students talking about money with this lively and interactive virtual classroom presentation.
Content type(s):
School programs
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Health,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
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.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 26, 2021
Playing with Economy
By: Graham Iddon
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 posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
February 11, 2021
Money: Past, present and future
Explore the history of money in Canada and around the world using an inquiry approach.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
January 4, 2021
Economic Opportunity Costs
By: Graham Iddon
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 posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
November 27, 2020
Printable play money
Practise counting and making change with Canadian money. Print, cut and use our realistic play money to practise saving, spending and recognizing coins and bank notes.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
November 27, 2020
Exploring coins and bank notes
Identify symbols and denominations on coins and bank notes. Our printable worksheets will introduce young learners to Canadian money.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01
November 27, 2020
Understanding Money: Common Questions
By: Nathan Sells
Answer your students’ money questions with this comprehensive FAQ. Explore money history, symbolism and more to kickstart a class discussion or money inquiry project.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
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.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
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 posts
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Geography,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
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.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Health,
Math
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1
October 27, 2020
Bank of Canada: Explainers
Consult these brief articles explaining various topics related to the Bank of Canada's core functions.
Content type(s):
External resources
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 5, 2020
If I Had a Million Dollars…I’d Be Reasonably Well Off
By: Graham Iddon
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…
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
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.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2
August 26, 2020
We all play a role in the economy
The Canadian economy is deeply interconnected, and your part in it is explored in this animated video. From apples to houses, your economic decisions help shape the economy, which in turn helps shape all of us. And the Bank of Canada’s role is to keep an eye on it all while giving you the confidence that your money will hold its value.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
August 17, 2020
Funds Management: Selling Bonds
Just like you, the government sometimes needs a little financial help with large projects. Learn how the Bank of Canada handles funding for the government by selling bonds: short-term loans made by businesses and individuals to the government.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
August 17, 2020
Funds Management: Foreign Currency Holdings
The Bank of Canada holds billions of dollars in foreign currencies on behalf of the government. The Bank buys and sells these currencies to decrease or increase holdings of Canadian dollars. Learn how these transactions help to soften sharp movements in the exchange rate of our dollar.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
August 17, 2020
Funds Management: The Government’s Bank Account
Where does the government keep its money? At the Bank of Canada. The Bank also ensures that the government has enough money to meet its daily needs and is able to provide the services you rely on. Learn about the Bank’s role as the government’s banker.
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
July 7, 2020
The art of guilloche
Explore the art of guilloche. This technique was used to make symmetrical patterns on Canadian bank notes.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06
June 24, 2020
Colouring time!
Let your creativity shine with these colouring sheets.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
June 11, 2020
Nominating an Icon for the Next $5 Bank Note
By: Graham Iddon
Using a Bank of Canada Museum lesson plan, nearly 200 students told us who they thought should be the bank NOTE-able Canadian on our new $5 bill.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4
May 5, 2020
Thank you coupons
Exchange goods and services by creating a special gift for a loved one.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
English language arts,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04
April 28, 2020
Piggy bank
Practice saving money with this fun piggy bank craft.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Arts,
Financial literacy,
Health
Grade level(s):
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03
April 28, 2020
Bank of Canada: Educational resources
The Bank of Canada also has some educational resources we think you may find helpful.
Content type(s):
External resources
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 28, 2020
Money and Monetary Policy in Canada
Money and Monetary Policy in Canada is a web resource to help educate Canadians on the mechanics of their economy and the Bank of Canada’s role in it. It’s written in fun, clear language and supplemented with helpful illustrations, meeting the needs of multiple levels of high school curricula.
Content type(s):
External resources
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Geography,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 28, 2020
Bank of Canada: The Economy, Plain and Simple
It’s right there in the title—The Economy, Plain and Simple: Plain language. Complex concepts made as simple as possible—thanks to the efforts of our economists and a supporting cast of communications professionals. The results are short, quick reads, with engaging visuals, all on a mobile-friendly platform—so you can read them on the go.
Content type(s):
External resources
Subject(s):
Business,
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
April 15, 2020
Money slime
Use slime to learn how to recognize and count coins.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04
April 3, 2020
Avatar market
Organize a paper doll shop where students are given a budget to dress their character. Teach them to make financial decisions and calculate change with Canadian money.
Content type(s):
Activities and games
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02,
Grade 03,
Grade 04
March 18, 2020
Trade rules
Introduce three key economic concepts: consumers and producers, goods and services, and trade. This hands-on game explores the benefits of trade.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 03,
Grade 04,
Grade 05
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.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Economics,
Math,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
September 26, 2019
Price check: Inflation in Canada
All about inflation: what it is, what it 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.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Economics,
Financial literacy,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
May 15, 2019
What goes up…
By: Graham Iddon
Economic bubbles continued to pop up regularly throughout history, and still do today.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
March 14, 2019
Trading Planets
Onsite program: Travel to planet Plutopia on a trade mission with your students. Once there, you will see that trading goods without a common currency poses some serious problems. Trading Planets uses interactive, game-based learning to teach about trade, currency, and supply and demand.
Content type(s):
School programs
Subject(s):
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 04,
Grade 05,
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2
March 14, 2019
Inflation Busters
Onsite program: How do you plan for the future when you don’t know what things will cost? Join the fight against inflation in Inflation Busters, a game-based program for students. Who knew learning about monetary policy could be fun? We did!
Content type(s):
School programs
Subject(s):
Economics
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
November 8, 2018
Money of the First World War
By: Paul S. Berry
In Europe, gold and silver coins largely disappeared from circulation as they were hoarded or as governments used the metal for the war effort.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
October 5, 2018
For teachers: Designing a bank note that reflects Canada
Explore the design of Canadian bank notes.
Content type(s):
Lesson plans
Subject(s):
Arts,
Geography
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
May 8, 2018
Operation Fish
By: Robert Low
Operation Fish was the largest movement of physical wealth in history.
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economics,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
