Follow the Money : From coins to crypto

Livestream event:

Thursday, November 16 2023
1 PM - 2 PM ET

Asynchronous viewing:

Available from Monday, November 20 to Friday, November 24 2023

*All registrations for the event are now closed. Thank you for your understanding.

We want it, we need it, and we use it every day - but what IS money? What makes a metal circle worth 25 cents, and a piece of paper worth a hundred dollars?

Join E2 Adventures on an exploration of the ever-evolving world of currency, finance and digital money, as we discover how physical money is made and circulated at a minting facility, learn about how digital money transactions flow with a company that makes them happen,
and demystify the details of cryptocurrency at an active Bitcoin mine!

TRIP ITINERARY

  • Site 1: Minting facility

    In this first part of our journey, we’ll get a behind the scenes tour of a minting facility, discovering in the process how the physical money that is used across the country every day is made, fashioned, and distributed!

  • Site 2: Digital transaction company

    Next, we’re off to visit a company that specializes in the digital aspects of money! We’ll get a look at the software and hardware that, for example, makes our bank cards work, and find out about the IT aspect of finance that allows money to circulate around the world.

  • Site 3: Bitcoin Mine

    Finally, we’ll blast into an intriguing alternative currency by visiting a crypto-currency mining company! We’ll see firsthand what goes into generating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, and learn more about their impact and value!

*please note that sites are subject to change at any time.

EDUCATIONAL APPROACH

Who is this for?

  • Any math, science, social studies and languages class looking to take a deeper look at finances, technology and how currencies are changing the world around them

  • Social studies and language classes investigating Sustainable Development Goals “Decent Work and Economic Growth” and “Strong Institutions”

  • Math classes exploring the real-life applications of coding and finances

  • Science classes exploring materials and their use in the real world

  • Business or financial literacy courses exploring how technology impacts financial institutions

  • Career and SHSM programs could use this as a promotional tool for students considering ICT

We always curate educational resource materials for every trip, to help educators of any subject area link their chosen field trip with their curriculum, and engage in all aspects of the Experiential Learning Cycle (Participate-Reflect-Apply).

Click here to see a sample document showing how educators may want to use this trip to engage in more experiential learning!

First time? Don’t sweat! Visit our How it Works page for an easy and comprehensive look at how to register and participate.

This event is also available in French! Click here to visit the French page.

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