Welcome to Our Elementary Economics for Sixth Grade: Currency and Its Impact Homeschool Social Studies Course

Course Outline for Our Elementary Economics for Sixth Grade: Currency and Its Impact Homeschool Social Studies Course

Elementary Economics for Sixth Grade: Currency and Its Impact homeschool social studies lessons use printable activities, discussion questions, and online resources to teach homeschool students fundamental concepts in economics.

Course Sample for Our Elementary Economics for Sixth Grade: Currency and Its Impact Homeschool Social Studies Course

Week 1

Objective:

Introduction to United States currency

Supplies Needed:

• US Currency to view

Day 1:

• Discuss the different notes used in the United States.
• Discuss a few different notes used in other countries.
• Compare the different notes.

Day 2:

• Discuss how bills are designed (Bureau of Engraving and Printing).
• Research the steps for creating a bill.
• Explain that our currency is printed with cotton and linen to make it more durable.

Day 3:

• Discuss the many elements within the design of each note (shapes, lines, symbols, pictures, detailed designs, color, texture).
• Try to find these elements within our currency.

Week 2

Objective:

Design currency using the elements within the United States notes

Supplies Needed:

• Paper
• Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.

Day 1:

• Review the elements within each note.
• Begin designing your own currency.
• Make sure you include at least some, if not all, of the different design elements on your notes.

Day 2:

• Continue working on your currency design.

Day 3:

• Present your design and explain your design choices.