Financial literacy

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
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
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 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
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