This week we have been comparing food prices of Iqaluit, Nunavut to Calgary, Alberta. We looked at current flyers that advertise the prices of food and noticed that food prices in Iqaluit are much higher than in Calgary. We then discussed possible reasons why there could be such differences. Talk with your child about why things are more expensive in Northern communities, compared to where we live.
Students were given a budget today and were then asked to 'go shopping' in each community (Calgary and Iqaluit). Using approximate food prices they had to spend all their money and see what they could buy, given their budget. Students were very engaged in this activity and it would interesting to ask them what food they bought and if they noticed any differences between what they could buy in each community.
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