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

In this activity, students will examine their own personal values and see how these factors influence money decisions. They will also decorate a “value themed” piggy bank.

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.

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 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 perform a variety of scenarios about a teen who wants to buy a trendy pair of designer jeans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The students will think about the positive and negative affects money has on society. They will discuss several money themes: e.g., working hard to earn money, wanting to be wealthy, spending money on material things, paying bills and paying taxes, etc.

Students will see the values in comparison shopping to find the best prices and save money. Students will understand how to make metric conversions.

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

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

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.

In groups, the students will brainstorm the various kinds of commercial farms in Canada. After sharing their ideas, they will access and read on the internet, a list of the Agriculture Industries in Canada.

The students will look at ads and think about how people are influenced into buying products.

Students will discover ways to invest money and understand the risks and rewards of each kind of investment. Students need to understand the terms: acronyms, investments.

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

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.

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.

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

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 can personally save money by saving energy, and read some facts such as how much money the average household spends on energy.

The students will pretend they are a new company building a factory. They will research the pros and cons of different kinds of renewable energy on the Internet. They will choose which form of energy to use and share the reasons for their choice with the class.

Students will brainstorm the costs of running a household. Using the internet they will research ways to improve efficiency in homes which will save money and help the environment.

The students will discuss the pros and cons of using a credit card.