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

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.