Note: As CODE's Financial Literacy writing project took place in 2011, they do not currently align with the Ontario Math curriculum expectations for Financial Literacy. The revision of these resources for better alignment is a priority for CODE's resource revisions.
Through role play, students will experience the patterns of the distribution of wealth and privilege and examine the inequities and injustices that this economic structure produces. While in role, students will explore the challenges that cultural/political leaders face in trying to distribute wealth, as well as what they as citizens can do to work toward creating a more just economic system.
Status and Control
In this lesson, students explore the concept of status with images as sources. They conduct research into medieval societal structures, and use this learning to inform the creation of contrasting tableaux.
40 minutes
Unequal Distribution of Rewards
In this lesson, students engage in various role plays to explore wealth disparity within the context of a fictional society. They use conventions like simulation, meetings/town halls, values line, and writing in role to respond to inequity.
40 minutes
A Fairer Distribution of Wealth
In this lesson, students are challenged with finding an alternative financial system for their fictional society that is more equitable. Through role play, town hall, and reflective journals, students consolidate their thinking about what makes a financial system fair.
40 minutes
