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Dollars and Sense Lesson 6: Sharing

alicemercer — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:13:06 +0000

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?

Lesson 5: The Value of Education

alicemercer — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:47:14 +0000

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.

Dollars and Sense Lesson 4b: Unit Price

alicemercer — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:42:27 +0000

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.

Dollars and Sense Lesson 4: Comparing Prices with Unit Pricing

alicemercer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:37:54 +0000

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 has made a mistake when they give you change (an important skill).

Dollars and Sense Lesson 5: Pricing

alicemercer — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:38:42 +0000

Which of these rolls of tape is cheaper? Why? Send me a comment with two sentences about this.

Dollars and Sense Lesson 3: Making an Ad

alicemercer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:43:53 +0000

Create your own ad here or a cereal box here.

Dollars and Sense Lesson 2: Propaganda

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:25:46 +0000

Bandwagon: an idea or activity, especially in politics or business, that suddenly becomes very popular or fashionable, so that a lot of people want to be involved in it.–MacMillian Dictionary

Have you ever wanted something because everyone else had it? Did you get it? Was it as good as your hoped? Please write 2-3 sentences telling me what happened below.

Photo Credit: Decisions, Decisions from lettherebemorelight’s photostream

Dollars and Sense Lesson 1: Buyer Beware!

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:29:01 +0000

Today, we learned how companies try to sell stuff to you that you may, or may not, need. What have you learned about advertising and marketing to kids? Send a two sentence comment. After you are done, do the activities below:

Many of those athletic shoes being sold to kids are made by kids, in really nasty factories called sweat shops. Learn about this as you play a game at SIM*SWEATSHOP

Do some of the other activities at Don’t Buy It | PBS KIDS GO!