1. M O N E Y

2. Big Idea Money comes in different sizes and colors. There are bills and coins. Money is used to make purchases and is used all over the world and varies by country.

3. Guiding Questions Can you identify the different forms of currency that we use in our everyday lives? Can you make change when completing purchases for everyday items? Can you combine coins and dollars to make purchases for everyday items?

4. Getting to Know Money Watch Introduction to Money Video. Go to website: http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/money/dollarsandcents/ http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/money/dollarsandcents/ Complete the online Easy Quiz. –Students will take turns answering the questions. Type in your group # for Name and print scores. Complete the online Hard Quiz. –Student will take turns answering questions. After completing, type in your group # for Name and print scores.

5. Use What You’ve Learned Complete the following flipchart titled “Show Me the Money.” Each student will take turns identifying the different forms of money and their value.

6. Team Members List your team members below. ______________________

7. What have you learned? As a group, write a brief paragraph answering the following question. Why do you think money is important in our everyday lives?

8. Record your answer… __________________________________