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Students explore foreign currencies. In this foreign currencies lesson, 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 Internet sites that show exchange rates. Students create a spreadsheet with conversion rates.

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currency, trade

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currency, foreign exchange rates, internet activity, Spreadsheets, trade, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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