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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Foreign Exchange Rates

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Using Foreign Exchange Rates instructional activity, students use tables with exchange rates to calculate answers to problems, then answer questions about what may impact the exchange rate.
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PPT
Curated OER

Chapter 28: Exchange Rates, The Balance of Payments, and Trade Deficits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Bring your class on a trip around the world in this economics presentation, which details international trade and exchange rates. Especially helpful are the clear bullet points, interesting discussion topics, and list of key terms for...
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Mathed Up!

Exchange Rates

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Eleven questions make up an eight-page practice exercise that focuses on how to compute exchange rates. Money used is the American dollar, Euro, and British pound. 
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Lesson Plan
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Money: Bucks, Banks, and Business

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Put economics and currency exchange rates into a real-world application kids can understand. They'll compare bus fares from various cities around the world. Each child selects three international cities to research. They determine the...
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Currency and Exchange Rates

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders share the book, "The Story of Money" and discuss the uses of money, bartering, trade and the history of money. Students discuss various ways of spending: cash, check, debit/credit cards and review the check writing process....
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Family Letter - Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates: Proportions and Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th
In this proportions and ratios worksheet, learners solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the foreign currency exchange rates for six countries. Learners express the exchange rate as a proportion or ratio.
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Exchange Rate Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2011 AP® Macroeconomics Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Foreign exchange rates have a ripple effect on economies worldwide. A case study asks scholars to examine what would happen to international investment and capital after tweaking variables that can ricochet around the world. A second...
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Ratios, Rates and Percentages

For Students 6th
In this ratios, rates and percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve 16 different types of problems that include writing each ratio as a decimal and a fraction in lowest terms as a percent. They also arrange numbers in ascending order and...
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Understanding the Effects of Currency Exchange Rates

For Students 6th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students match the currency with the country of origin. They convert between that currency and the US using a foreign exchange conversion table. There are 35 questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Currency Exchange Rates

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose three countries from which to investigate exchange rates versus the US dollar. Using Internet research they follow daily exchange rates and compute the percentage change. They compile data and prepare and...
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How Much Is It?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore foreign currencies. In this foreign currencies lesson plan, students simulate travel to another country and determine the value of the US dollar compared to other countries. Students use a conversion table and search...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2011 AP® Macroeconomics Free-Response Questions Form B

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Exchange rates are dependent on a variety of factors. Scholars tease out these factors using a prompt from College Board. Another query examines the economic health of a country with barometers such as gross domestic product and wages. A...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Euro: Money Changes Everything

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare the Euro with the purchasing power of the US dollar. In this economic lesson, 9th graders evaluate the value of the Euro through various exercises. Students research the currency exchange rates of the Euro.
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Understanding the Effects of Currency Exchangerates

For Teachers 6th - 10th
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...
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Playing with Money (From the Other Point of View)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore exchange rates. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately. They graph currency fluctuations and interpret graphs.
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Playing with Money (From the New Zealand Point of View)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the exchange rates for five countries. They identify the units of currency of a number of countries. Students convert money amounts accurately from New Zealand dollars to another currency. They graph currency...
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Currency Exchange and the Gang of Fifteen

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend and calculate currency exchange rates.
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Lesson Plan
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The Euro: Money Changes Everything

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the impact of the euro on nations of the European Union (EU). In this euro lesson, students examine exchange rates within the EU as well as outside the EU in order to better understand the implications of changing...
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Lesson Plan
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Basics Of Foreign Trade And Exchange

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Have your scholars read a handout related to the foreign trade market and how there is an exchange of goods. They read the information as a research assignment and make connections as to how the market fits together.
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Lesson Plan
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Discovering Math Concepts in Business Mathematics, Economics, and Finance

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Explore the concept of money and research its origin. There are many concepts related to business math, thusly, there are many formulas used to make calculations around money. Exchange rates of money in different countries, interest,...
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Combien co¿¿te?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students engage in conversation using the target vocabulary and grammar structure while discussing prices in euro. They also engage in listening and writing skills related to these topics. Finally, students identify and analyze the...
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Four Decimal, Fraction, and Percent Activities

For Students 6th - 10th
In this fraction activity, students solve problems presented in four different activities.  The activities cover percentages, fractions, decimals, currency exchange, and value added tax.  A card "game" is one of the activities.  Partial...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of using proportions to compare quantities while also practicing calculations for foreign exchange rates. They develop the skill of solving for unknown quantities of money while using an algebraic equation.