About this Lesson: In this lesson, students describe the roles of various financial institutions by analyzing bank advertisements. Students will research and then create a media product for a particular financial product or service of their choice. At the end of this lesson, students will use financial terminology fluently to build consumer awareness by investigating products and services offered by financial institutions.Suggested Timing: 2 hours

10.3 Research products and services provided by various financial institutions: Describe the process and requirements, including personal identification required (e.g., birth certificate, social insurance number), for applying for an account at a financial institution. Assignment: Create a Brochure on How to Open a Bank Account in CanadaObjective: Students will create a brochure that provides clear and comprehensive information on how to open a bank account in Canada. The brochure should cover the necessary document requirements, how to access banking information, and the general process involved. You can use any of the financial institutions in Canada considering fees, services, branch locations, cultural or religious considerations, etc.

Navigating the complex world of personal finance can be challenging. This presentation explores trusted sources for unbiased financial advice in Canada. We'll examine various options to help student make informed decisions about their financial future The goal of this assignment is for students to research and critically analyze three different sources for obtaining financial advice in Canada. You will evaluate each source based on its reliability, accessibility, potential biases, and usefulness to consumers seeking unbiased financial advice.

Explore Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) information on: Opening a bank account, Choosing financial products and services that are right for you, Choosing a financial institution, and Types of financial institutions in Canada. This resource contains assignments for the  students to fill in the table doing comparisons on the types of financial institutions and choosing the financial products.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) ensures federally regulated financial entities comply with consumer protection measures, promotes financial education and raises consumers’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities.

Two gamified financial literacy courses are now freely available for Canadian students and teachers on the ChatterHigh platform.

Students can now access two age-appropriate courses designed to help boost students' financial knowledge and confidence at any stage of their financial journey.

Course titles:
- Money Management Foundations* (Grades 6 - 12)
- Money Management and Budgeting
- Money Management After High School (Grades 9 - 12)
- Managing My Money After High School

Students will explore resources and tools on the FCAC website that they will be able to use well beyond high school.

Financial fraud can happen to anyone. Be alert and take steps to protect your personal and financial information.