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LESSON: PIGS WILL BE PIGS
Lesson Summary
This story
is about a pig family adventure. Amy and her family are in the car,
ready to go out and grab a snack. When they realize they are short on
cash, they decide to return to the house to hunt for money. Using the
money they find, the family has a special meal at their favorite
restaurant.
Concept: Money
Definition: Money is anything widely
accepted as final payment for goods and services.
Comprehension Questions
What
was the pigs' problem?
They were hungry and there was no more
food in the refrigerator. They didn't have enough money on hand to eat
out.
How do
people typically get money?
They work to provide a good or
service. For their work they receive income that they can spend to
purchase goods and services.
How did
the pig family solve their problem?
They hunted for money in
the house.
How
much money did they find?
$34.67
Why is
money useful to people?
It helps people to exchange/trade goods
and services. Without money people would have to barter, and that
is much more difficult.
What
did the pigs purchase with the money that they found in the
house?
They purchased four "special" meals, each at a price of
$7.55.
Would
they have been able to order five special meals?
No. They
didn't have enough money for five special meals since they only had
$34.67. The five meals would have cost $39.95.
Is
money the same in other countries?
Money serves the same
function in all countries, but different countries have their own money -
francs, pesos, rubles, etc.
Other Concepts: Goods and
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