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The Free Silver Movement and Inflation Lesson PlanThe Free Silver Movement and Inflation Lesson Plan
Publisher
Federal Reserve Bank
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
Audience
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Number of Slides
29
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2012
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The Free Silver Movement and Inflation

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Why are US dollars no longer backed by gold and silver? What is our medium of exchange, and what would it be like to live in a barter economy? Learners consider these questions, as well as learn about the major historical events in the evolution of American currency.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

deflation, inflation, money supply

Additional Tags

deflation, inflation, money supply, cross of gold, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Will require more time to prepare for simulation and instruction

Pros

  • All activity handouts and instructional materials included
  • Involves engaging and in-depth simulation, as well as analysis of historical primary source documents and political cartoons

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10 WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.5 WHST.11-12.9

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