Students can explore a (lengthy) article entitled "18 Ways To Make Money Online and Offline in Canada". The article can be shared in groups as there are different sections with different work environments and arrangments. The students can work on two different assignments to explore the vocabulary, short answer, multiple choice and open ended questions to learn more from this article.  

In this activity, students will explore a job as an Uber driver. There are some clear perks of working in the gig economy, such as being your own boss and working flexible hours. But it might not be as easy as it seems. You’re a full-time Uber driver with two kids to support and a $1000 mortgage payment due in a week. Can you earn enough to pay the bill -- and make more than other players?Students will keep track of their activities in the game, their choices (to pick shifts or spend money) and how they did during the game over (able to pay bills, balance life with a job that side hustle and varying hours). 

Students can explore a video and the Money and Youth textbook to look at various ways to make money and earn an income. There are many considerations for each type of employment. 

This video outlines what a side hustle is and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of work.

Evaluate the viability of one’s chosen career to support one’s desired future lifestyle.

Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours