we are going to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Monetary Museum. Can you create a worksheet for this. - Math & Economics Lesson Plan: - Focus on how money is made, the role of the Federal Reserve, and how the economy works. - Activity: Take a tour of the museum to learn about the history and distribution of currency. - Project (At Home): After the visit, create a mock-up of your own currency (paper bills or coins), assign values, and explain why those values matter in an economy. - Critical Thinking Questions: 1. Why do you think money is important in society? 2. What might happen if there was no form of currency in a community? 3. How do banks help people manage their money and make purchases? - Discovery Questions (To answer during the visit): 1. What are some of the different types of currency used around the world? 2. How does the Federal Reserve influence the U.S. economy? 3. Can you find an example of early U.S. currency? How is it different from what we use today? / Lesson Plan

Objective

By the end of this lesson, Jax will understand the basics of how money is created, the role of the Federal Reserve, and how currency affects the economy. He will also gain hands-on experience by creating his own currency and exploring the importance of money in society.

Materials and Prep

• Notebook and pencil for note-taking during the museum tour.
• Art supplies (colored paper, markers, scissors, glue) for the currency project at home.
• Access to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Monetary Museum.
• Printouts of critical thinking and discovery questions.

Activities

• Museum Tour:

  Take a guided tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Monetary Museum. Jax will learn about the history of money, how it is made, and the role of the Federal Reserve in managing the economy.

• Currency Creation Project:

  After the museum visit, Jax will create his own mock-up currency using art supplies. He will assign values to his bills or coins and prepare to explain why those values are important for an economy.

• Discussion Time:

  Engage in a discussion about the critical thinking questions to encourage Jax to think deeply about the role of money in society.

Talking Points

• "Money is like a tool that helps us trade things we have for things we want."
• "The Federal Reserve is like a big bank for banks. It helps keep our money safe and makes sure there’s enough money for everyone."
• "If there was no money, we might have to trade things directly, like giving someone apples for a toy. That could be tricky!"
• "Different countries have different types of money, like euros in Europe or yen in Japan. Isn’t that cool?"
• "Banks help us save money and keep it safe. They also help us buy things by letting us borrow money when we need it."
• "When we create our own currency, we get to decide what it looks like and how much it’s worth. That’s a fun way to learn about money!"
• "The history of money is really interesting! Can you imagine what money looked like a long time ago?"
• "Understanding how money works helps us make smart choices about spending and saving."