Introduction

Economic empowerment is knowing about how much money you have and how much you need to live!

 If you have any questions, make sure to ask your teacher.

HAVE FUN!

Canada in My Pocket...

Do you have enough money to meet your needs? 

Do you save so you can get something special?


TASK 1
Watch the video.


TASK 2

Choose 1 of the following:

Complete a chart in your notebook of each Canadian coin with its name, value, front and back pictures and what each picture represents. Match a real coin with each of the pictures on your chart checking the name, size, value, and pictures.
OR

Make a Pair of Jeans with open pockets from bristol board or card stock. Put real or paper coins in the pockets. As you pull out each coin, name the coin, tell its value, and tell what the front and back pictures represent.


TASK 3

Go to the following website http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/bsf-osb.nsf/eng/br01618.html
and scroll down through the games. Choose at least two to print off and play.

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!

NEEDS
Needs are things that we truly can’t be without, such as:
  • Food
  • House 
  • Clothing
  • Transportation
WANTS
Wants are things you’d like to have, but if you don’t, you’ll still survive (in fact, you’ll be just fine). Like:
  • Toys
  • Candy
  • Video games
  • A snowboard




TASK 1
Make a chart in your notebook and list things that you NEED to live, and things that you WANT.


TASK 2
Choose three of your WANTS, use the internet to find the price of each.


TASK 3
If you get $10/week for allowance, how long will it take you to save enough money for each of your WANTS. 

MONEY DECISIONS...

TASK 1
Practice your money skill sense by taking a trip to Planet Orange!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hand in your work to your teacher and continue on to the next unit.