What isMONEYworth?

AGENDAApril 12, 2011

1. Today’s topic: What is MONEY worth? What can we learn from Yap? Individual Conferences (“Class Surveys”) &

Work Time (DRAFT “Portfolio Cover Page”)

2. Administrative: Introductions – Mrs. Smith

3. Homework due Wed., April 13 (tomorrow): Complete DRAFT of “Portfolio Cover Page”

What isMONEYworth?

The value of MONEY

Place the currency in order: Most valuable to least valuable

Need a hint?

Need another hint?

The value of MONEYRocks / Blank paper: Priceless

U.S. Dollar, coins (1): $1.00

U.S. Dollar, paper (1): $1.00

Chinese Yuan (10): $1.71

Mexican Peso (20): $1.88

Hong Kong Dollar (20): $2.85

U.S. Dollar (3): $3.00

South African Rand (20): $3.30

European Euro (3): $4.74

U.S. Dollar (5): $5.00

UK Pound (3): $5.42

Czech Koruna (100): $6.47

Danish Kroner (50): $10.59

What is money?

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Welcome to YapThis American Life

#423: The Invention of Money

January 7, 2011

AUDIO

Independent Work

• Work completed on your own• Materials on desk• Working on assigned tasks• No talking or partner sharing• Room is quiet

Partner or Group Work • Say hello / make eye contact• Pair share / take turns• Use a quiet voice and make an honest

effort to communicate. • At desk or assigned place• Materials are out and task

is being actively worked on.

Work Time:DRAFT Portfolio Cover Page

1. Individually, work on your DRAFT Portfolio Cover Pages

2. When your DRAFT is complete, discuss it with the 1st available studentUse the “Portfolio

Cover Page — Peer Review” handout

Individual Conferences: Class Surveys

When I call you, come to my desk to discuss your “Class Survey”

Homework

Before you leave Put chairs on desk Turn in Guided Notes handout

Homework due tomorrow (Wed., April 13): Complete DRAFT of “Portfolio Cover Page”