Teachers: Facilitate discussion on our economic videos with these guides.
May 4, 2021
Learn about why the Bank of Canada was created and how it continues to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canadians.
A Canadian Central Bank: The History of the Bank of Canada
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
April 4, 2022
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.
Externalities
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
January 24, 2022
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.
Fintech 101
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
August 17, 2020
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.
Funds Management: Foreign Currency Holdings
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
August 17, 2020
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.
Funds Management: Selling Bonds
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
August 17, 2020
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.
Funds Management: The Government’s Bank Account
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy
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 and CEGEP
January 24, 2022
What is inflation and what does it mean to you? This video and discussion guide will help you get your secondary students talking.
Inflation over time
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy
Grade level(s):
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
April 20, 2022
Examine the life of a polymer bank note from production to distribution and recycling.
The Life of a Polymer Bank Note
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business and careers,
Economy,
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
October 27, 2023
Staff from the Bank of Canada explain how to think like an economist and look for the economy at work in your daily life.
Think like an economist
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
August 26, 2020
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.
We all play a role in the economy
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business and careers,
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
November 1, 2022
Cryptocurrencies exist outside of the traditional financial system and inside a computer network. Learn about how they work and their possible risks.
What are cryptocurrencies?
Content type(s):
Multimedia
Subject(s):
Business and careers,
Economy,
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 and CEGEP
