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Personal Finance

Sheep in a Shop

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In this lesson, students listen to a story about sheep and discuss the concept of bartering. They learn the definitions of barter, money, saving, and spending, and explain why money is useful.

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Grade Level

K-5

Topics

International Trade Money

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Learn about money, money substitutes, and barter.

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Use these vocabulary cards in your classroom to make economics and personal finance fun!

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