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Pardon me. Do You Have exChange for a Dollar? Lesson PlanPardon me. Do You Have exChange for a Dollar? Lesson Plan
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Students are familiar with United States currency-dollar and cents. They are asked to compare it with currency of another country. Students explore currencies of various countries using the Internet, video, and hands-on activities. They convert United States currency to foreign currency and vice versa using algebraic formulas created by the student.

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currency, the united states, cents, money

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cents, currency, dollars, united states, math
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Grade
5th - 8th
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Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs

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