You want five pigs, but you only have four bails of hay. How will you manage to get what you want? A great simulation begins this instructional activity with why the use of money has replaced the process of bartering. Then, after indulging in a comic book on "The Story of Money," class members will complete questions to determine the three functions of money.

Concepts

money, bartering, trade, the united states economy

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Additional Tags

medium of exchange, standard of value, store of value, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• To avoid a great deal of printing and copying, consider having class members use computers to access the comic book

Pros

• Incorporates a variety of engaging and informative activities
• Provides a creative final activity where learners will design a currency for their school
• All worksheets and handouts included

Cons

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4