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Explore the core concepts of this lesson through our interactive deck. Navigate through key principles and visual examples to master your financial literacy goals.

Lesson Resources

Step 1 – Class Presentation

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Step 2 – Lesson 1 Worksheet

PDF Document • 1.2 MB

Step 3 – Activity Guide

PDF Document • 2.5 MB

Knowledge Check

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What problem did money solve that bartering could not?
People didn't want to share their goods
Not everyone had something the other person wanted to trade
Farmers had too many apples
Trading took too long
Money does three important jobs. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Medium of Exchange
Store of Value
Unit of Account
Source of Power
Why does a $1 bill have value even though it's just paper?
It has gold stored behind it at the bank
It's made of a special material worth $1
The government backs it, people trust it, and the supply is controlled
Banks print exactly as many as people need
What are the four steps of the Money Cycle?
Earn, Borrow, Spend, Pay Back
Earn, Save, Spend, Give
Work, Invest, Spend, Donate
Earn, Save, Invest, Retire
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