OUR COMMUNITY (grade 3) provides a better understanding about a variety of jobs and how they satisfy the needs of people in our community. Through practical hands on activities, the students learn about the circular flow of money and the types of tools necessary to perform different jobs in their community. Time Commitment: 4 one hour lessons
OUR COUNTRY (grade 4) explains the movement from traditional to modern technologies. Students identify Canadian inventors and inventions and exercise their problem solving skills while designing future technologies. Changes in the labour market as a result of technological advances are discovered. Time Commitment: 4 one hour lessons
OUR BUSINESS WORLD (grade 5) walks students through the organization and management of a small business. Students develop business plans, learn about jobs within a company, produce and market products. Time Commitment: 4 one hour lessons
A BUSINSS OF OUR OWN (grade 6) through the hands-on activity of operating their own retail business, students learn what a business plan is and develop and implement one of their own. This experience illustrates the importance of team work, planning and record keeping. Time Commitment: 5 one hour lessons
DOLLARS WITH SENSE (grade 7 & 8) is an interactive program designed to encourage students to develop the financial literacy necessary to make informed decisions about their financial future. New games and activities have been developed to make this popular program even more effective! Time Commitment: 4 one hour lessons
ECONOMICS FOR SUCCESS (grade 7 & 8) is an extremely popular one day program designed to help students understand the financial impact of a quality education and the importance of staying in school. This updated program includes new games, activities and follow-up lessons while remaining focused on budgeting, career exploration and job search skills. Time Commitment—1 full school day