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”