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Currency Teacher Resources
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Students study the history of currency and the monetary system of historic Akan people, who lived on the Atlantic coast of Africa. This outstanding series of lessons is multi-disciplinary and contains many activities for different learning styles.
Students examine United States currency with its new design. They discuss the reasons for the change. They also examine the impact this had on the economy as a whole.
Students examine the economic effects of a strong and weak U.S. dollar. They identify the currency used in countries which regularly trade with the U.S., discuss the pros and cons of a strong U.S. dollar, and calculate the prices in U.S. dollars for foreign goods using current exchange rates.
Students investigate the origin and use of the Euro as currency in the newly established European Union. The implications for the local and world economy are considered. Students calculate the value of the Euro in comparison to other currencies.
Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend and calculate currency exchange rates.
Students gain an understanding of currency or the type of money exchange. They explain the different types of currency in the U.S. and how they originated. They share any foreign currency that they may have with their group.
Students explore the need for money in a society and the artificial value of coin and paper currencies. They design their own coin and paper currency.
Seventh graders examine currency rates. In this exchange rate lesson, 7th graders visit selected websites to determine the exchange rates between specified currencies.
Third graders write about the similarities and differences between currency from the past and current currency. In this social studies lesson plan, 3rd graders view different forms of currency and make a list of similarities and differences between current forms of money and older forms. They write about how the money we use today is better than what used to be used.
Students examine use and principles of currency as it relates to the establishment and continuation of credit and banking systems.