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Money Madness! - A Look at Money Throughout History
Thomas Bogle
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(8)
Learners will engage with history, economics, and practical life skills as they compare different kinds of money throughout the ages.
Class 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...
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.
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.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(8)
Hi there! I'm Mr. Bogle and I am absolutely fascinated by the world around us. I love empowering kids with better analytical tools to help them make sense of the world around them, especially the economic way of thinking. I have ten years teaching...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $60 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
10-16 learners per class
