Economics

• 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

  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 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