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The Value of a Nation's Currency Goes Beyond Its Price Lesson PlanThe Value of a Nation's Currency Goes Beyond Its Price Lesson Plan
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The Value of a Nation's Currency Goes Beyond Its Price

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Sixth graders explore the connection between a nation's currency and its values by analyzing dollars, francs and euros. They discuss how the mottoes, designs, and portraits imprinted on currency are a reflection of heritage and cultural values. In small groups, 6th graders create their own currency to reflect their values and heritage.

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heritage, the euro, currency, money

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cultural heritage, currency, dollar, euro, franc, social studies
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6th
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Social Studies & History
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