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On The Money In this lesson, students explore what money is and how it differs around the world. They will compare U.S. currency with play money and with foreign c... Grade: K-2    Published: 10/24/2000

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Master Curriculum Guides in Economics: Teaching Strategies - K-2 Grade: K-2   Published: 1993 5 of the 25 lessons are related to this lesson. They are listed below. Unit 5: Lesson 22 - Birthday Barter Students exchange make-believe birthday presents as they learn that people can trade by barter or with money and that money makes trade easier. Unit 5: Lesson 21 - His Barter is Worse Than His Bite! Students read the story of Dan Dog and his want for a toy bear as they learn that when people trade, they expect to be better off as a result. Unit 5: Lesson 25 - Bulletin Board: Teddy Bear Picnic Students prepare for and participate in a picnic with their teddy bears as they learn about markets and prices. Unit 2: Lesson 6 - Mystery Workers Students play a questioning game as they learn that producers use their human resources by working in jobs to make goods and services. Unit 5: Lesson 24 - Puppet Show: Pinky's New Bow Tie Students produce a puppet show as they review the economic concepts from Lesson 1-23.

Your Credit Counts Challenge: Trainer's Guide Grade: 7-adult   Published: 2004 1 of the 6 lessons are related to this lesson. It is listed below. Section 3: Managing Credit Participants will identify the advantages and disadvantages of using credit. Participants will recognize what credit is, what it costs, and the basic steps involved in obtaining credit. Participants...

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