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Learning Health and Physical Education Through Inquiry

Throughout this webinar participants will: Experience the Inquiry Based Learning process and approach in the context of health and physical education. Break down the Inquiry process in order to identify potential starting points in instruction as well as tools to help activate student learning...

Topic(s)
Inquiry-based Learning
Audience(s)
Elementary Educator
Secondary Educator

Wallet Wellness

Wallet Wellness is a free financial literacy resource designed to provide children and youth with a strong understanding of financial basics in order to successfully navigate today’s complex financial world. This resource includes activity cards and an activity booklet for Grades 4-6 students...

Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Type(s)
Activity
Resource
Video

Back to School Spending

Students demonstrate an understanding of the value of different forms of currency (e.g., coins, bills, cards) and ways it can be represented.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3

What’s On Your Menu?

Students develop a restaurant menu to discuss different spending options.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3

Common Cents

Students explore the concept of money through a guided conversation and hands-on investigation that includes recognizing different forms of currency (e.g., coins, bills) and payment methods...
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
Type(s)
Activity

Break the Ice

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to participate actively and safely with others as they develop interpersonal skills related to cooperative games.

Resource
H&PE Elementary Resources
Topic(s)
Inclusion
Physical Activity
Grade(s)
1
Type(s)
Lesson Plan

Ophea Express Trains

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills as they relate to cooperative team-building games.

Resource
H&PE Elementary Resources
Topic(s)
Inclusion
Physical Activity
Grade(s)
1
Type(s)
Lesson Plan

Snack Time!

Students create a list of a week’s worth of snacks from local grocery stores or markets for a family within a specific budget. When choosing snacks, students consider their nutritional value...
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Class Dollars

Students create individualized and/or class goals on how to collect Class Dollars to earn a reward.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
Type(s)
Activity

Healthy Schools Fundraiser

Students explore the concept of fundraising and determine a Healthy Schools initiative that will raise money for their school and/or community.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
Type(s)
Activity

Classroom Benefits Store

Students create a Classroom Benefits Store and practise simple cash transactions to make purchases.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
Type(s)
Activity

Need It! Want It!

Students explore the difference between needs and wants by creating their own concept map. Focus will be on using realistic examples.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Eating Habits and Food Choices

Students use comparison shopping techniques to make purchasing decisions about food choices. The focus is on justifying their choices financially.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Costly Choices

Students explore the short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use on both physical health and finances over time.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Power of the Ad

Students explore how advertising techniques can influence their buying decisions related to food and everyday items. Guidelines for viewing and evaluating advertisements are created.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Class Party!

Students plan a class party on a budget taking a few limitations into consideration. Students analyze, compare and evaluate different plans to vote on one.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

To Save or Spend?

Students analyze a scenario where they have won a cash prize for a poster design contest. They must decide how to use their winnings by considering different variables.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
Type(s)
Activity

Let’s Shop!

Students use comparison shopping techniques and a decision-making model to decide on purchasing nutritious foods to sell at a class cultural bake sale with the intent to make a profit to support a...
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
7, 8
Type(s)
Activity

Decisions!

Students explore factors that can influence how and why they make (financial) decisions and how those decisions can have an impact on their well-being.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
7, 8
Type(s)
Activity

Costly Habits

Students reflect on behaviours that may contribute to addiction, and how they can have personal, health and financial implications. Students also explore the importance of stress management.
Resource
Wallet Wellness
Topic(s)
Financial Literacy
Grade(s)
7, 8
Type(s)
Activity