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Dollars and Sense Lesson 6: Sharing

December 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Have you ever shared something with someone who was not a friend or relative? What happened and why did you do it?
If you haven’t, do you think you might in the future? Why or why not?

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Lesson 5: The Value of Education

December 4th, 2009 · 66 Comments

How much is education worth to you? How much more money will you make if you spend more years on your education? Look at this poster and tell me what you see in two sentences.

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Dollars and Sense Lesson 4b: Unit Price

December 2nd, 2009 · 11 Comments

Compare the following prices:
Chocolate Cereal:
16 ounces at $2.34
48 ounces at $5.12
M & M Candies:
8 ounces at $.50
12 ounces at $.75
24 ounces at $1.00
Give me your answers and if you see a pattern in the answers.

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Dollars and Sense Lesson 4: Comparing Prices with Unit Pricing

December 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Share what you’ve learned or already knew about comparing prices? What are some things to look for when you are shopping? Do you always want to pay the lowest price? Are their times when it makes sense to spend more money?
Then do this activity on making change. This will help you know if a cashier [...]

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