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.
Using a variety of resources, students will explore the impact and implications of personal choices. They will consider the media’s role in the choices people make. Students will use the elements of dance in a movement piece to communicate the power of addiction and addictive behaviour. It is recommended that consideration and sensitivity of students within the class be exercised during learning in both lesson one and two due to the nature of the content being explored. These lessons will provide information and activities to explore aspects of addiction, specifically making choices. Teacher’s discretion is recommended in providing additional opportunities to students for researching information and understanding the complexity of addiction.
Using a variety of resources, students will explore the impact and implications of personal choices. They will consider the media’s role in the choices people make.
Students will use the elements of dance to communicate the power of addiction and addictive behaviour. They will use their knowledge from lesson one and apply it by communicating through creative movement.
