Map Monday: Barter to Banknote

 


Jumping feet first into our Money Study with Maps!

We watercoloured a map of the world and learned which country was able to barter which products, before copper, gold, coins and bills because the currency.

We also had a great conversation about

"What makes something valuable?"

Beginnings of Bartering

Dirt Cheap

Living Math: Money & Value Booklist

Shipwreck Coins

Popular Mechanics for Kids

Dollars & Decisions

Reality Check