This activity contains three case studies which allow students to evaluate situations that are considered when budgeting. The students will create budgets for the individuals in the cases as part of this assignment.

Examine the principles of budgeting.

Teacher's guide included.

3-5 hours

Differentiate between buying, renting, and leasing.

Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours

Our approach to civic education is about providing opportunities for students to experience their democracy first-hand rather than by reading about it in a textbook. By reaching students throughout their school career, during and between election periods, we hope to prepare them to be responsible and informed citizens.

CIVIX programming focuses on the themes of elections, government budgets, elected representatives and digital media literacy. Programs available include:

(1) Student Vote - an election enables teachers to bring democracy alive in the classroom

(2) Student Budget Consultation - combines civic education and financial literacy

(3) Rep Day - connects students with their elected representatives for a virtual or in-person meeting

(4) CTRL-F - a module providing quick strategies students can use to investigate and evaluate information

(5) PoliTalks - supports educators in bringing political discussions to the classroom - Materials are free with
registration, and programming is designed for grades 5-12

(6) Democracy Bootcamp - professional development conference for teachers designed to improve their
democratic engagement and delivery of CIVIX programming

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Find resources, events, tools and information on budgeting, money management, insurance, saving, investing, and taxes from various Canadian organizations.

"The CFEE team works hard to promote and assist enhanced career development capability, financial capability, economic capability and enterprise capability among all Canadians."

This lesson for English Language Learners (ELLs) discusses an environmental policy that is being implemented in many places around the world, carbon taxes. In this lesson, learners will practice reading, listening, speaking and writing. All activities are automatically graded with feedback provided to the learner upon submission.

Investigate career opportunities in the financial industry in Saskatchewan and Canada.

Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours

Students will learn the consequences of not paying one’s debts and the choices of last resort for out-of-control debt. Students will explain how using [types of predatory loans] can cause a vicious cycle of debt. Bankruptcy is also introduced, and the various costs associated with bankruptcy are outlined. The students will discover what steps a person can take to avoid filing for bankruptcy, including seeing a credit counselor.

Give a customer the correct amount of cash back in all "big bills."

Explore giving to registered charities, non-profit organizations and worthy causes as part of one’s financial plan.

Students learn that what you read in books can really add up when they analyze literary texts for economic concepts.

Comic Book titled “The Game Plan” by The Healthy Aboriginal Network https://istorystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Game-Plan.pdf The Healthy Aboriginal Network’s Game Plan is a comic book for Aboriginal youth featuring a teenager named Jake who struggled with financial wellbeing until he was taught a lesson or two in financial literacy. Making the right financial decisions helped Jake achieve his goals and feel financially empowered. 

Explore forms, documents and processes used to conduct and monitor common financial transactions.

Teacher Guide included.

2-3 hours

Examine the components and legalities of financial contracts.

Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours

Students learn about the many types of expenses associated with building a bridge. Working like engineers, they estimate the cost for materials for a bridge member of varying sizes. After making calculations, they graph their results to compare how costs change depending on the use of different materials (steel vs. concrete). They conclude by creating a proposal for a city bridge design based on their findings.

Assess how to find credible sources of financial advice.

Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours

Investigate factors that affect one’s credit file.

Teacher Guide included.

7-10 hours

"Crypto Foundations is a digital program that teaches high school students what cryptocurrency is, how it's created on the blockchain, and the risks and benefits of holding cryptocurrencies as an investment. This 101-course provides a reliable source of foundational knowledge as it introduces students to the blockchain world."