Currency Craze!

If I travel to Italy, can I buy a raspberry gelato with a $5.00 bill? Students will understand that other countries use currencies different from the United States, and that when visiting those countries, exchange rates are used to determine the value of the United States dollar (USD). This lesson integrates Mathematics with Social Studies as the students apply their knowledge of decimals and basic operations with their passports for a real-world application.

Resource ID#: 29431 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 15 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: decimal, round, currency, real-world

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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