Teachers can use this resource to debate as a class or have the students reflect and answer on their own. It works well to divide the class into four groups and assign the students a topic (for or against). They may not agree with the topic they have been given, but that's the importance of debate- to allow a person to see both sides and why someone would support an argument different than your own.

FL10.2 Examine the influence that finances have on well-being Review a survey done to evaluate whether money can determine a person's happiness. Students can review a chart and see the results of happiness versus income levels. There is also a determination of a person's overall wellbeing and their "perceived happiness levels", based on what other think their happiness should be.

Read the Article "Keeping Your Debt a Secret Can Mess With Your Mind and Body " (Anne Gaviola). Students can review the case study sections. Encourage students to ask questions and brainstorm solutions after reading each section. Have students discuss implications of title.Have students list questions about this person’s situation (after each section, if you wish). Brainstorm possible solutions. Have students reflect on their learning.

Students will review the potential effects on a person's investment value and overall mental impact of gambling versus investing. Using an investment scenario with a regular deposit to a lower risk investment, the students will compare potential returns to gambling activities, where the odds are close to 50/50 of making any money. 

10.2 Sports Betting Advertisements: Sports betting has become increasingly popular and advertisements promoting it are everywhere. Students will find a sports betting advertisement, analyze the target market and potential impact on the viewer. Students will discuss some of the aspects and questions about sports betting advertisements and use this information to create an awareness campaign to educate others about the impact of sports betting advertisements.

This content contains grade level Personal Finance Case Studies, resources to help teachers teach, helpful guides for teachers to write their own case studies and sample case presentations and videos of past students. These are great resources to enhance your teachings, use as projects or year end assignments and to prepare students for case based instruction in their future post secondary or at case competitions.

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Notes:
Since this is a new curriculum, our resources will be updated throughout the 2024-2025 school year.
If you have suggestions for additions, or you notice any errors, please contact admin@saskmoney.ca."

Review these news articles and infographics on the impact and connection between financial wellness and physical and mental health. Students can reflect on the impact of financial stress and how it affects everything- physical, mental health and even workplace performance. The statistics in the news arcticles on financial stress are very challenging right now for Canadians, so students could read these articles and look for ways to change these statistics going forward for their generation.

The following resource contains the assets (or resources) to accompany the Sask DLC Financial Literacy 10 course.Please note that all of these resources will also be available in the Financial Literacy Hub by mid-September 2024.  This will allow you to access resources by outcome for the course. This resources allows you to access all of the supports for Financial Literacy 10 in one place. A syllabus, timeline, teacher guide, course videos and supporting materials (organized by units) are provided.