Financial Literacy Presentations
Financial Literacy Series for High School Students Brought to you by Lakehead University & CFEE
Lakehead University and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education have teamed up to present a series of financial webinars to high school students and their families. Topics include How to Pay for School, Living a Financially Healthy Life, and How to Manage Debt & Credit.
Registration is Required.
Financial Literacy Presentation
Lakehead University is offering Financial Literacy Programming Presentations to elementary, senior elementary and high school students in Grade 6, Grade 8 and Grade 10. The presentation highlights the importance of math, money management, decision-making & budgeting as essential steps in planning, saving and succeeding in reaching financial goals. If you are interested in booking a presentation, select the grade type from the options below. Presentations can be booked virtually (within Simcoe County & Northwestern Ontario) or delivered in-person (to Thunder Bay Area).
Grade 6
The Grade 6 Financial Literacy Presentation focuses on the fundamentals of managing money, wants vs. needs and budgets.
The presentation is approximately 30 minutes with a 20-minute Interactive Classroom Game, where students will reinforce their learning by participating in an activity that helps them understand managing money and using a budget.
Grade 8
The Grade 8 Financial Literacy Presentation focuses on the fundamentals of managing money, taxes, interest and budget.
The presentation is approximately 25-30 minutes with a 15–20-minute Interactive Classroom Game, where students will reinforce their learning by participating in an activity that helps them understand loans, interest and saving their money.
Grade 10
The Grade 10 Financial Literacy Presentation is a 45-minute interactive session dedicated to teaching students about the understanding of:
- Needs vs. Wants
- Goal Setting
- Decision Making
- Funding Options for Education
- How Loans Work
- Financial Plan- Expenses