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Not All Chocolate is Created Equal

In this lesson, students will learn how the concept of fair trade can sometimes lead to inequities that comparable to those associated with traditional trade.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Introduction to Business (BBI1O/BBI2O)

    Exploring Family Studies (HIF1O/2O)

    Personal Life Management (HIP40)

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Space Force

Students will assess the value of Canada’s space program. They will compare and contrast this spending to other (federal) government expenses in a class debate.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Science

    Mathematics

    Language

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Dollar Store Economics

Students will analyze and assess the value (cost and quality) of products purchased at a dollar/discount store compared to a specialty store.

  • Grade Level: 4-8
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

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Conceptualization, Creation and Construction of the Mohawk Village Memorial Park, Part 2 of 2

This second (of two) series of lessons introduce students to the Mohawk Institute Residential School. They also prepare students for the planning and costing of a youth section/area in the Mohawk Village Memorial Park to commemorate the “Mush Hole” survivors.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies

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Conceptualization, Creation and Construction of the Mohawk Village Memorial Park, Part 1 of 2

This first (of two) series of lessons draws on and builds upon students’ prior or background knowledge about Canada’s Residential School system. It also provides the foundation for lesson two (Part 2 of 2) in which students complete the creation of a youth section/area within the Mohawk Village Memorial Park.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies

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Closing the Gap – Shannen’s Dream

This lesson is designed to help students understand and assess the funding gap between reserve and off-reserve students in Ontario.

  • Grade Level: 5-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social Studies

    Language

    Mathematics

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Deserted!

In this lesson, students will think about their needs and wants and how they can change depending on circumstances. Students will also make the connection between their needs and wants and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

  • Grade Level: 4-8
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Social studies
    Geography
    *Also applicable to Language

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What influences our spending?

In this lesson, students will analyze factors that influence their product choices. Students are encouraged to discern messages used in various media texts by marketers to grab their attention.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Language, grades 1–8 (2006)
    Mathematics, grades 1–8 (2005)

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Tower building on a budget

In this lesson, students compare the benefits and costs of spending decisions by working in teams to build the tallest tower on the lowest budget.

  • Grade Level: 5-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics
    Science

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My furry friend: costs of pet ownership

Students will calculate and compare the cost of caring for different pets for one year and explore some of the personal benefits of owning a pet.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Mathematics

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Two Cents – Money Wisdom

In this lesson, students assess and evaluate money advice from family members and experts in the community by conducting interviews about how different people earn, save and spend money.

  • Grade Level: 6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Language

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The Money dilemma: a comic strip

What would you do if you found $10 on the ground? Students will explore a money dilemma by creating a comic strip illustrating the ethical decision.

  • Grade Level: 4-6
  • Course(s)/Subject(s):

    Language – Writing, Media Literacy
    The Arts – Visual Arts

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