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• 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

  Explainers (The Bank of Canada)

  

  Consult these brief articles that explain the Bank of Canada's core functions and the broader economy. Topics include the role of the Bank, monetary policy, inflation, exchange rates, productivity, tariffs and more.

  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 27, 2020

  External resources

  Find trusted resources and tools from the Bank of Canada and national and international organisations to support your teaching of economics.
• October 22, 2020

  Activities and games

  Make learning about Canadian money, financial literacy and the economy fun—made for parents and teachers to use with kids.
• October 22, 2020

  Lesson plans

  Explore the Canadian economy, financial literacy, money math, the history of money and more. These classroom-ready lesson plans include worksheets and hands-on activities—organized by grade or subject.
• October 21, 2020

  The Story Behind the Engraving

  By: Graham Iddon

  
  

  

  The men on the back of this bill were part of a small community of families, a summer hunting camp called Aulatsiivik on Baffin Island.

  Content type(s): Blog posts