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October 21, 2025

Currency converter (The Bank of Canada)

Use the currency converter to view foreign exchange rates from more than 25 countries and compare the rates over time.
Content type(s): External resources Subject(s): Business, Economics, Math 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 21, 2025

Learn about your taxes (Canada Revenue Agency)

Take this online course to learn everything you need to know about taxes in Canada. The eight interactive modules are designed for high school and up. Students walk through a comprehensive overview of taxes, from understanding a T4 slip and filing income tax to accessing benefits. A teacher’s guide and interactive scenarios are also included.
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
October 21, 2025

Personal Inflation Calculator (Statistics Canada)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to measure inflation. Use this interactive tool to measure your own personal rate of inflation, based on the goods and services in the CPI that you consume.
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
October 21, 2025

The Little Black Book of Scams, 2nd edition (Competition Bureau Canada)

Protect yourself from fraud and scams using this superhero-led resource. Over a dozen scams are explored—from phishing and smishing to identity theft, tax scams and more⁠—⁠to help youth protect their money and identity. Available in many languages.
Content type(s): External resources Subject(s): Business, 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
October 21, 2025

Iconomix database of economic resources (Swiss National Bank)

This online database includes dozens of great economics lesson plans, simulations, interactive activities and experiments. These include the fishpond game to explore sharing common resources and the pitgame to explore market and price formation.
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
October 20, 2025

What goes into making a diner breakfast?

Learn about how this seemingly simple meal relies on a complex system of agricultural production.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business, Careers, 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
October 9, 2025

Money conversation cards

Start a conversation about money and finances with our question cards. Choose between two card decks: one for kids and their families and one for adults and teens.
Content type(s): Activities and games Subject(s): Business, Economics, Financial literacy, Health, Math 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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

By: Heather Montgomery


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
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
March 22, 2023

Security is in the bank note

By: Graham Iddon


Collage, photo of wild west street, old bank notes, old counterfeiting brochure.
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
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

By: Heather Montgomery


Collage, ceramic pig on background of a bank book and a stamp folder with kids on it.
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
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
December 2, 2021

The true value of money

By: Graham Iddon


Photo collage, old bank notes and coins, gold nuggets and a computer component.
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
August 19, 2021

Fur Trade Economics

By: David Bergeron, Graham Iddon, Krista Broeckx


Photo collage, yellowed document with writing, tokens, carved stick, silver beaver trinket.
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 3, 2021

Value is in the Eye of the Consumer

By: Graham Iddon


Collage, money, graphs and people playing with hula hoops.
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 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
February 26, 2021

Playing with Economy

By: Graham Iddon


A diverse group of 4 young children playing a board game.
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
November 27, 2020

Printable play money

A collage of cartoon characters, paper play money, pencils and scissors.
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

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
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 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
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 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
April 28, 2020

Money and Monetary Policy in Canada (Canadian Foundation for Economic Education)

Learn about money and monetary policy in these nine learning modules that help explain the mechanics of the economy and the Bank of Canada’s role in it. The resource uses clear language supplemented with helpful illustrations and lesson plans for economics teachers.
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
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
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
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
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
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