weekly
or for 8 classes
Money Madness! - A Look at Money Throughout History
Completed by 32 learners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(8 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
10-16 learners per class
45 min
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
What makes something money? What are the characteristics and functions of money and how does it help people cooperate? In this course, we'll take a look at examples of items that have been used as money in the past and compare them in a bracket-style tournament. Students in the course will each be assigned one item and try to make the case as to why that item is the best form of money around. Each child will be asked to do a little online research about how their item has been used as money (information will be provided, but researching these can be really, really interesting) and then share with other students in the class what they found. Each week, one or two students will present some information about the historical money they researched. The rest of each class session will consist of the entire class discussing how well each of the examples demonstrates the characteristics and functions of good money. By the end of the course, the students will identify which one they feel is the best type of money overall. Will students pick the money that you and I are familiar with, or choose something else?
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The content of the course is totally age appropriate, but parents may want to be prepared for conversations that may come up as a result of class discussions. These may include historical examples of colonialism, economic disparities between rich and poor, and political oppression. Again, these topics are not necessarily part of the course curriculum, but students may ask questions that lead to these conversations. I am happy to discuss any concerns with parents directly.
Supply List
A short PDF booklet describing 16 different historical examples of items that have been used as money will be made available to all students. I highly recommend parents purchase a copy of The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island ($9.99 from https://tuttletwins.com/product/the-tuttle-twins-and-the-creature-from-jekyll-island/) though it will not be required for the course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a member of the Faculty Network of the Foundation for Economic Education and a curriculum designer for the Association for Teaching Kids Economics. Most financial literacy education is designed to help you be more effective as playing the money game. I show you why it is a game, when to play, and how to opt out entirely if you wish.Reviews
Parents also liked
History Through Pictures - A Look at the Story Behind Historical Photographs
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
4.9
(886)
per class
Next session at 6 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
13-17
Terrible Tyrants: A Look at History's Worst Dictators
Josh Gaines B.Ed.
4.9
(439)
per class
Next session at 11 PM on Mon 3/24
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
9-13
Visions of Japan: A Look at Hokkaido
Joe-Sensei
5.0
(10)
per class
Next session at 12 AM on Mon 4/28
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 45 min
11-16
Visions of Japan: A Look at Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Joe-Sensei
5.0
(10)
per class
Next session at 12 AM on Mon 3/24
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 45 min
11-16
US History Condensed - A People's History
Courtney Runchey
4.9
(55)
per class
Next session at 6 PM on Tue 9/2
Group Class
14 wks, 2/wk, 50 min
14-18
Weekly History Club - A Social Studies Class
Learning Adventures Academy
4.9
(1,067)
per class
Next session at 2 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
7-11
U.S. History - A Walk Through the Twentieth Century
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
4.9
(886)
per class
Next session at 8 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
12-15
U.S. History - A Walk Through American History From Inception!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
4.9
(886)
per class
Next session at 3 PM on Wednesday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
13-17
United States History 1700s - A Historical Review - With Book Reading
Mrs. Bettina
4.9
(202)
per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 4/7
Group Class
9 wks, 1/wk, 55 min
8-12
Anne Frank: An In-Depth Look
Melanie Wiancko, B.Ed.
4.9
(1,343)
per class
Next session at 3 PM on Mon 5/12
Group Class
5 wks, 1/wk, 50 min
12-16
African American History Course || Black History || Ongoing
Zhane A
5.0
(2,387)
per class
Next session at 8 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
7-12
Dark History: True and Terrible History
Academy of Wonder: History FNAF Gaming Film Coding
4.9
(1,004)
per class
Next session at 4 PM today
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
13-18
Military History Club: The Most Decisive Battles in History
Keith (M.A. Military History)
5.0
(369)
per class
Next session at 8:30 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1/wk, 55 min
10-15
Black History From a Decolonized Perspective (African American History)
Kind Academy-Online MicroSchool for Future Leaders
4.9
(703)
per class
Group Class
8 wks, 1/wk, 35 min
9-14
Do You Believe in Luck? - A Lesson About the Ides of March
Regina Hutchinson, M.ED
4.9
(66)
per class
Next session at 8:30 PM tomorrow
Group Class
1 wk, 1/wk, 40 min
13-18
History Explorers (U.S. History)
Tamara J Stafford (T.J.)
4.9
(175)
per class
Next session at 4 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
9-14
