Multimedia

November 6, 2024
You are the Economy: Your guide to economic and financial literacy for Grades 7 to 12

Join the Bank of Canada Museum for a live webinar about our new free suite of economic and financial lesson plans!
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Education, Financial literacy, Geography, Health, Math, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
October 27, 2023
Think like an economist

Staff from the Bank of Canada explain how to think like an economist and look for the economy at work in your daily life.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
August 29, 2023
Teach financial literacy with the Bank of Canada Museum: resources for grades 1 to 5

The Bank of Canada Museum has free elementary school resources that make learning math and financial literacy fun! This webinar walks teachers through online resources that are linked to all provincial and territorial curricula in math and financial literacy.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Financial literacy, Math, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05
November 1, 2022
What are cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrencies exist outside of the traditional financial system and inside a computer network. Learn about how they work and their possible risks.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
April 20, 2022
The Life of a Polymer Bank Note

Examine the life of a polymer bank note from production to distribution and recycling.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, History, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4
April 4, 2022
Externalities

Externalities are hidden costs that are not accounted for in the production of a good or service. Explore this concept with our video and discussion guide.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy, Science, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
January 24, 2022
Inflation over time

What is inflation and what does it mean to you? This video and discussion guide will help you get your secondary students talking.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
January 24, 2022
Fintech 101

Teach the basics of financial technology, peer-to-peer payments and how the Bank keeps your payments safe with this video and discussion guide for secondary students.
Content type(s): Multimedia Subject(s): Economy Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
June 16, 2021
Towards a digital Canadian dollar

Over the years, Canada’s bank notes have evolved to become the state-of-the-art, award-winning currency that brings pride to our country. And the past few decades have brought about more and more ways of paying electronically. So, what’s next? Join us for a talk about how the Bank of Canada is preparing for the next evolution of money—a possible central bank-issued digital currency.
Content type(s): Multimedia
May 17, 2021
Staying Ahead of Inflation

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem answers some key questions about inflation. What is it? What’s the problem with it? How does the Bank stay on top of it? Learn how inflation affects the economy and how the Bank of Canada keeps it in check. It’s all about maintaining the value of your money.
Content type(s): Multimedia