The Role of Money
Students learn that money is a medium of exchange, making it easier to buy and sell goods and services than bartering.
Key Questions
- Explain how money simplifies the process of buying and selling.
- Compare the efficiency of using money versus bartering for transactions.
- Predict what challenges a community might face without a common form of money.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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