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.

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.

The class will talk about what they like to do in their spare time. In pairs, they will create a radio ad for an inexpensive entertainment activity, trying to convince their peers that this activity would be inexpensive and lots of fun.

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.

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 be asked to examine how the functioning of an L.E.D. bulb is different from that of an incandescent bulb and how that results in both a saving of money and a reduction in energy consumption which benefits the environment.

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 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.

This lesson will have the students examine strategies that advertising uses in an attempt to create a desire for a product.

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 this lesson, students will research a business of their choosing and create a 3-5 minute presentation to give to the class about their findings.

In this lesson, students will learn and define various financial terms to become more aware of their meaning and importance in life.

Students will work on their own or in pairs to create a business of their choosing. They will name their business, create a business plan, design a logo, and advertisement as well as make a sales pitch to the class.

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. 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 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.

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 pros and cons of using a credit card.

The students will be asked to identify various religious celebrations and observances that are practiced and to list the various traditions associated with each.

In groups, the students will examine various ways that have been used to heat homes in their province.

The students will discuss groups which they know work to protect the environment.

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.

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

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.