Financial Literacy 20, 30
Financial Literacy 20, 30 homepage Outcomes & Indicators Resources

Course Configurations

Financial Literacy 20

Financial Literacy 30

Suggested Modules for Middle-Level PAA Survey Courses

FINL2 →
FINL1
Module 1: Why Money Matters (Core)
Suggested Time: 2-4 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None
Outcome
Explore the purposes of money.
Indicators
(a)

Explore common responses to questions such as:

  • Why do people and communities need money?
  • How much money does one really need?
  • What are common financial decisions people and communities face?
  • How do personal and community financial decisions affect self and others?
  • Why is it important to manage personal and community finances?
  • What influences one’s perception of, and value of, money?
(b) Discuss reasons why money is valued (e.g., safety and security, ability to have choices, comfort and control, ability to give back and to share, adventure and freedom).
(c) Explain the concept of opportunity cost (i.e., every money decision involves a trade-off).
FINL2 →
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Resources
R009203
Heads Up Money
This book focuses on economics and provides thought-provoking questions as headings to explore topics such as globalization, wage gaps and market crashes. The resource would be useful to delve into questions that provide insights into the topics. Interesting text features, graphics, charts and tables appear throughout the resource.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.99
borrow_from_stf
Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021
R008607
Money and Finances
This Government of Canada website has current information on concepts related to financial literacy. There is a useful search menu to locate information on specific course topics. The content is written suitably for students and some topics include videos, tools and calculators, online courses and modules that may be useful for use in the classroom.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R007161
Financial Empowerment: Personal Finance for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People
This open access textbook provides personal finance instruction that incorporates information reflecting the varied backgrounds and situations of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Topics covered include: personal financial planning, achieving financial goals, risk management and planning for the future. Links to video interviews with eight Elders are included with the resource. These powerful interviews provide an Indigenous perspective on finances, education and preparing for the future. The resource is available in a variety of downloadable formats and includes PowerPoint slides that enrich the content.
(More information)
Links :
Download
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: February 22, 2022
R008666
MyMoneyCoach
This free website is sponsored by the Credit Counselling Society in Canada. It offers articles and webinars on topics related to financial literacy. There is a downloadable teacher guide designed for middle years that can be adapted for the high school setting. Also included are calculators and tools to help with budgeting, calculating interest earnings, and determining financial requirements for post-secondary education, car loans, loans, mortgages and retirement. It also has an accelerated payment calculator.
(More information)
Links :
Website
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R007555
Money and Youth: A Guide to Financial Literacy

This Canadian resource supports the Financial Literacy curriculum and provides information at a suitable introductory level. The resource is organized under six headings for a total of 15 modules.

Topics covered:

  • Goals, Values and Decision-making
  • Getting and Earning Money
  • Spending Money and Taking Control
  • Borrowing Money and Using Credit
  • Saving and Investing Money
  • Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.

The resource includes:

  • Student Guide, English or French, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee
  • Teacher's Guide, English or French, free online version
 
(More information)
Links :
Money and Youth
Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : Free PDF or print copies at a minimal fee.
canadiancontent
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Record posted/updated: May 5, 2025
R104137
Enriched Academy
This online portal with Canadian content is accessible through a paid subscription. It delivers a series of over 60 sequenced video lessons and more than 150 quizzes and assessments on topics related to financial literacy. It includes an interactive online platform, webinars, calculators and tools for students to use to learn more on topics such as credit, saving for retirement, the stock market, TFSA, RRSP and taxes, money myths and careers.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R105125
Personal Finance(9th Canadian ed.)

This Canadian textbook is divided into five parts:

  • Planning Your Personal Finances
  • Managing Your Personal Finances
  • Insuring Your Assets
  • Investing Your Financial Resources
  • Controlling Your Financial Future

The resource contains case studies, concept checks, assignments and assessment examples.

There are four purchase options:

  • eBook
    • eBook only (online version of textbook)
  • Connect 
    • eBook, homework, adaptive assignments and study tools
  • Connect and print text
    • eBook, homework, adaptive assignments and study tools
    • printed textbook
  • Print text
    • printed textbook only
(More information)
Links :
McGraw Hill Website
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See website
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: January 17, 2025
R105298
Indigenous Peoples' Money and Youth: A Guide to Financial Literacy

The Indigenous Edition of Money and Youth builds on the original resource from the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, CFEE. Damon Johnston, President of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg, provided guidance rooted in traditional teachings and the Seven Sacred Laws. Vanessa Everett, CEO of Economic Development with the Keewatin Tribal Council, adapted the original version by Gary Rabbior of CFEE. Input from respected individuals across Turtle Island also helped shape this edition.

Topics covered:

  • Goals, Values and Decision-making
  • Getting and Earning Money
  • Spending Money and Taking Control
  • Borrowing Money and Using Credit
  • Saving and Investing Money
  • Protecting Assets and Planning for the Future.

The resource includes:

  • Student Guide, English, free online PDF version or hard copies can be ordered at a minimal fee
  • Teacher's Guide, English, free online version
 
(More information)
Links :
Indigenous Peoples' Money and Youth
Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : Free PDF or print copies at a minimal fee.
canadiancontent
borrow_from_stf
Record posted/updated: May 7, 2025