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November 30, 2020

How Many Groats Are in a Noble?

By: Graham Iddon


For daily users of modern money, getting an understanding of the old British system of currency can be an act of confusion and wonder. But it’s also a peep into 13 centuries of European numismatic history.
Content type(s): Blog posts
November 27, 2020

Printable play money

A collage of cartoon characters, paper play money, pencils and scissors.
Practise counting and exchanging coins and bank notes with our printable play money.
Content type(s): Activities and games Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Math, Social studies Grade level(s): Early childhood / Kindergarten, Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06
November 27, 2020

Exploring coins and bank notes

Hands filling out a form on a table with art supplies and paper play money.
Explore Canadian money with young learners using our printable worksheets.
Content type(s): Lesson plans Subject(s): Financial literacy, Math, Social studies Grade level(s): Early childhood / Kindergarten, Grade 01
November 27, 2020

Understanding Money: Common Questions

By: Nathan Sells


Ever wondered who decides what goes on Canadian coins or bank notes? Or why our coins have certain names and our notes are different colours? Use this guide to help answer some of your money-related questions!
Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Health, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 01, Grade 02, Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, 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
November 25, 2020

BankNOTEable Reflections

How is the public involved with who goes on a bank note? How are the images chosen? Join Suzette Argo and Boyd Laanstra, specialists from the Bank of Canada’s Currency Department visual content team, as they chat about creating new bank notes for Canada. Peek behind the scenes and discover how Canadians have been engaged in creating bank notes we can all use with confidence and pride.
Content type(s): Multimedia
November 23, 2020

Making sense of currencies

Use this activity sheet to practice converting exchange rates.
Content type(s): Activities and games Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Math Grade level(s): Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1, Grade 08 / Secondary 2, Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4
November 2, 2020

Teaching Economics During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Adam Young


Authentic, teachable moments show students how the Bank of Canada is helping the economy navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Content type(s): Blog posts Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Geography, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
October 28, 2020

The economics of suppertime

Make grocery shopping an economic lesson by helping your kids prepare a meal plan, and shop for ingredients based on a budget.
Content type(s): Activities and games Subject(s): Economy, Financial literacy, Health, Math Grade level(s): Grade 03, Grade 04, Grade 05, Grade 06, Grade 07 / Secondary 1
October 27, 2020

Bank of Canada: Explainers

Consult these brief articles explaining various topics related to the Bank of Canada's core functions.
Content type(s): External resources Subject(s): Business and careers, Economy, Financial literacy, Social studies Grade level(s): Grade 09 / Secondary 3, Grade 10 / Secondary 4, Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
October 27, 2020

External resources

Find resources and tools for learning about Canada’s central bank and the economic landscape.
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