Econ Corner: Mapping Out an Approach
In thinking about how to organise a course, it is important to know what and how you will evaluate student learning throughout. Making
Econ Corner: GDP Monopoly
Looking for a fun way to teach the formula for calculating GDP and fiscal policy? This activity, adapted from Carolina K-12 curriculum site.
Econ Corner: International Development
Image Source Installment #4 expands the concept of income inequality from Canada to the global context. Students consider the Sustainable Development Goals and
Econ Corner: Poverty Musical Chairs
Installment #3 I hope you will explore this active introduction to income inequality. The full lesson is available here. This lesson gets students
Financial Literacy and Civic Engagement
Looking to bring financial literacy into your classes? Early spring is tax season in Canada; it’s a great time to begin the
Connaissances financières et engagement civique
Vous cherchez à inclure la littératie financière dans vos cours? Profitez de la saison des impôts pour amorcer une discussion au sujet de
Econ Corner: Introducing Unemployment
In installment 2, I thought I would share an activity I adapted from Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics. My lesson plan is
Econ Corner: Economic Perspective
Join me as I try to provide some ideas, resources and pedagogical approaches for teachers of Economics. In this month’s post, we will
Financial Literacy – August 2021
“‘Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes” The Cobbler of Preston by Christopher Bullock (1716) As you think about a return to
Anti-Oppression Resources for June
June is designated as Indigenous History and Pride month. We have provided the following resources to help in the anti-oppression work that is
Assessing Global Competencies in Grade 12 Economics
By Zoe Flatman My predecessor at Rapport, Risa Gluskin, chronicled her journey to revise and update her teaching and assessment practices. In that
Rapport: Financial literacy – how is it going?
By: Joanna Zapior The first semester with the new GLC20 curriculum is wrapping up. It includes a large financial literacy component (Strand C2).