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June 29, 2020
The Reluctant Bank Note

By: Graham Iddon

Among 1975 $50 bill’s various design proposals were three images, three thematic colours and even three printing methods.

Content type(s): Blog posts
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
May 5, 2020
The “Streak of Rust” and the King of Newfoundland

By: David Bergeron

Reid was on the verge of ruin, yet insisted on continuing railway construction. Suffering huge losses, and with no credit or cash resources, Reid issued wage notes to pay his employees.

Content type(s): Blog posts
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
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
April 28, 2020
The Economy, Plain and Simple (The Bank of Canada)

Explore economics and the role of the Bank of Canada with this series of quick reads featuring easy-to-understand graphs and engaging visuals. Topics include how the prices of groceries and gasoline are determined, the benefits of post-secondary education, labour productivity and global supply chains. These articles are a perfect introduction to wider economic questions.

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 22, 2020
Retired Cash

By: Graham Iddon

In January 2021, 17 of our old bank notes will lose their legal tender status—what does that mean?

Content type(s): Blog posts
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