Grades 7/8: Earning income

Help students understand the concept of earning income and explore the challenges and options for doing so.

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Time frame: 60 min

Learning objectives for students:

what it means to earn income
what are the challenges and options for doing so

Lesson outline:

facilitator introduction
topic introduction
activity
Q&A/closing

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Activity:

Annual Salary chart — salaries of top professions in Canada

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