The class is told that a family has just inherited $6,000. The students will be divided into groups and each group will be given different perspectives of what the family members want to do with the inheritance.

Students will appreciate different points of view regarding their needs and wants. They will view how teens interact with parents and how to make choices.

Many students are passionate about music but they may not have enough talent to think about a possible career in the music industry.

The class will brainstorm ways to save money around the house. Each student will be asked to complete a diorama of a room in their house, showing ways that they can save money by saving on energy costs.

The class will discuss the meaning of several money concepts. Then they will expand their understanding of these concepts by performing in small groups, a money song based on a familiar tune.

The class will discuss the selections offered in restaurant menus. They will talk about how a menu is designed to whet your appetite and encourage you to spend your money.

The class will be asked to think about why families might need to make a budget and what kinds of expenses a household has monthly.

In groups the class will look at a variety of food ads and discuss how the company is trying to convince people to buy their product.

After reading an article about the importance of healthy food choices the class will be divided into groups to plan a week’s menu.

The students will think about the positive and negative affects money has on society.

The students will create a “mind map” of the cost of running a household and present their ideas to the class.

Students will see the values in comparison shopping to find the best prices and save money.

After a discussion about how companies try to entice buyers through effective advertising, the students will be asked to create a radio ad or newspaper ad for a new product.

The class will learn about two early companies in Canada by reading about the start up of the North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Then they will take a quiz to see if they have the personality to be a good entrepreneur.

Working in groups, the students will simulate the experience of establishing a farm in Canada as a way of learning about the factors that affect the pricing of commodities.

After a discussion about how to shop for the best deals, the students will complete a worksheet that determines the unit prices for various items. The teacher will lead a discussion by taking up the answers. The students will mark each other’s papers.

This lesson will have the students examine strategies that advertising uses in an attempt to create a desire for a product. The students will be asked to select ads and explain what strategy they use to create appeal and how effective they are in accomplishing their aim.

Students will discover ways to invest money and understand the risks and rewards of each kind of investment.

Often children spend money without regard for how much of their money and how their choices affect themselves and others. In order to be a financially responsible adult they need to develop an awareness of their spending habits and whether or not their habits need to be modified to ensure that they have proper priorities. Developing wise approaches to money now will provide them with a stable future.

The students will look at several famous quotes about money. They will discuss the quotes in groups and share their interpretations of the money messages that are suggested in each quote.

The class will read an article about Peer Pressure, either on the internet or by using the handout provided. Then they will break into groups to discuss the potential effects of peer pressure. The period ends with a recap of what was discussed and learned about Peer Pressure.

In this activity, students will come up with their own personal values and determine how money relates to these values. They will also decorate a “value themed” piggy bank.

In pairs or on their own, students will brainstorm how to make a nutritious lunch for $3.00. They will complete a supermarket shopping list of the items they will need.

The students will pretend they are a new company building a factory.

The students will use the Internet to read about how to be a smart shopper. These articles teach teens how to spend wisely and save money. After reading and taking notes they will share what they learned with the class.

In groups, the students will brainstorm the ways that people impact the environment by using energy. They will access a program on the Internet to learn how they personally can save money by saving energy, and read some facts such as how much money the average household spends on energy.

The students will discuss with their families ways to save money by reducing, reusing and recycling.

The students will discuss the differences between needs and wants in the context of early fur trade between First Nations and Europe.

Students will simulate a limited home energy audit to see where costs can be lowered as a way of learning about the costs of owning a house.

After a brief class discussion about why some jobs are higher paying than others, the students will read an article called “Why Do Some People Make More Money Than Others?” Then they will complete a research assignment about possible future careers that they may be interested in pursuing.

The students will learn about different methods people can use to pay for their purchases or their bills – such as cash, credit cards, debit cards, store cards, cheques, and electronic funds transfers. Using a jigsaw activity, each group will research one kind of payment, considering its pros and cons. The “experts” will then share with the other jigsaw groups.

The students will play a game on the Internet called “Math at the Mall.” This real life simulation game will give the students practice solving a variety of problems.

The students will discuss the aspects of a Decision Making model.

The students will brainstorm the factors that influence people when making a decision.

The activity involves reading and completing an Internet brochure called “A Kids Guide to Money.”

The class will discuss currencies used in countries around the world and the geographic reasons why some countries make good tourist destinations. In pairs, the students will complete a research assignment that looks at currencies and land features of countries that make it a popular place to visit. They will produce a travel brochure to share with the class.