Summary
Greenbacks, cash, benjamins, shecks. In this BrainPOP movie, Nat and Moby will introduce you to the world of moolah! For starters, you’ll find out about why people need it, including what it does and doesn’t do. You’ll also learn about money’s origins — when it came about and what people did before it ever existed! Plus, discover why paper money was invented, and why those little pieces in your wallet are worth so much.
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Money:
- What is one new thing you learned about money?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining money.
- Draw or give one example of your own.