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What Is Money?

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Early learners participate in a bartering activity during which they make connections to money and consumer concepts. They simulate buying and selling situations with one another then visit an exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to study the history of money. The lesson plan includes multiple lessons and activities to be completed in 60 minute blocks of time.

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bartering, currency, coins, money

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barter, coins, currency, money, math
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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