Lesson Plan

Urban planning and your finances

In this lesson, students have an opportunity to experience the effects of urban growth on their personal finances. The phenomena of urban sprawl, vehicle use, traffic congestion, and population density have distinct effects on personal finances. This lesson will serve as a bridge between urban geography and financial literacy.

• Grade Level: 9-10
• Course(s)/Subject(s):

  CGC1D – Issues in Canadian Geography
  CGC1P – Issues in Canadian Geography
  *Also applicable in Economics and Business.