https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t 4.E.2 Understand the economic factors when making personal choices. en-us 2019-03-09 20:31:28 UTC 2023-03-10 22:04:30 UTC hello@padlet.com jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339613495 Video of Jerome Powell Fed Chairman holding town-hall meeting with teachers. Much of the video is above the level of 4th graders, but segments of the video can be used to show how the Federal Reserve supports and manage the U.S. Dollar.]]> 2019-03-09 23:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339613495 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614315 The book is an inclusive guide for Students to learn the basics of earning, saving, spending, and investing money. Helps students develop financial literacy and good decision-making skills about money. The author engages elementary readers making difficult concepts easy to understand.]]> 2019-03-09 23:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614315 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614674 The book examines many of the artifacts that have been used for money and trade throughout history. Exploring the why and when money was invented. The book is a fun and well suited for young readers. ]]> 2019-03-10 00:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614674 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614716 This is a good fount of information for elementary students about how money has changed the world. The author examines monetary systems barter economies and the introduction of currency, the coining process, the federal reserve banking system, and modern banking system. Book gives time lines and is excellent research source. ]]> 2019-03-10 00:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614716 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614747 The book goes in to how general stores played key role in the U.S. economy as it expanded west. How general stores were a transition between bartering to a currency trade. The book has plenty of historical artifacts for students to examine. ]]> 2019-03-10 00:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614747 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614801 The book investigates the United States role in a world economy. Gives students insight in to the pros and cons of a growing world economy. Gives students plenty of primary source artifacts. Students can even see what a McDonalds in Hong Kong looks like.]]> 2019-03-10 00:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614801 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614832 The book gives young students an introductory look in the financial institution used to grow money. The book covers savings accounts, bonds, stocks, mutual funds. The book even goes in to high, medium, and low risk investing strategies. ]]> 2019-03-10 00:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614832 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614869 This book layouts ways young students can become savvy savers to grow wealth and save money for something special.  Teaches students how to follow the stock market, avoiding rip-offs, and donating to charities. Very kid friendly book for students to learn about U.S. financial markets and ho they work.]]> 2019-03-10 00:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339614869 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339615098 This book gives a wide-ranging guide for elementary grade students the history of U.S. currency. Has plenty of primary source artifacts showing the history of U.S. paper and coins money. Gives students insight on how to invest in stocks and bonds and other ways to earn money.]]> 2019-03-10 00:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339615098 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339615415 The book covers the history of money from around the world. Uses Primary source artifacts. Goes all the way up to modern electronic currency.

]]> 2019-03-10 00:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339615415 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339621445 Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician helps young readers explore ways to earn money, invest it, and accrue interest. the books notes give more realistic examples beyond babysitting orcs.]]> 2019-03-10 01:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339621445 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339622486 Patricia Polacco explores concepts of savings, charity, and bartering. Excellent read aloud book with cultural diversity themes.]]> 2019-03-10 02:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339622486 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339623912 The love to Know web sight provides resources and activities for teacher to use in their classroom at any grade level.]]> 2019-03-10 02:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339623912 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339624365 This lesson plan retrieved from the Federal reserve Bank of Kansas City provides teachers with materials and activities to teach the four basic characteristics  of money.]]> 2019-03-10 02:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339624365 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339628876 This video by InkwellMedia gives students a quick introduction of what is money and its origins from the bartering system. The video list 5 characteristics of money, and would not be susceptible if using a lesson plan that only list 4 characteristics of money. ]]> 2019-03-10 03:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339628876 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339668870 The video shows how paper money is designed and made. Uses all live action footage and interviews with some of the artiest who design the bills. the video would be useful when for make an art connection.]]> 2019-03-10 12:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339668870 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339669528 The video give an over view on how coins are designed and made. mixes live action footage with animation. makes an government connection with how coins are approved by law. ]]> 2019-03-10 13:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339669528 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339689966 College is one of the first large expenses young people face. This website gives a break down of the cost and expenses of collage, and can be used to help students learn to plan and save for large expenses to avoid debt]]> 2019-03-10 15:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339689966 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339692086 The web page gives a research supported of breakdown of the burden of student dept. It also shows a individuals average monthly payment  on their student loans. students can use this information to investigate the financial burden of student loans]]> 2019-03-10 15:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339692086 jcwells109 https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339694724 The entente of this book is beyond the reading level of 4th graders, but it does give summaries of the various savings vehicles and college funding options available. those parts can be used to help students research ways to pay for collage.]]> 2019-03-10 16:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jcwells109/na3vkc98ft7t/wish/339694724