Coins at the Market
Age 12 · Civics
Money can be handed over to buy something, and prices show how much it costs. Money can also be kept for later instead of spent right away.
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In the picture
- Coins passed between hands: money used to buy apples
- Price tag on the apple basket: money used to set a price
- Piggy bank and coin jar: money kept for saving
Examples
- Buying a snack with coins at a school canteen.
- Keeping birthday money in a bank account for a new bike.
Key takeaways
- Money makes buying and selling easier because everyone accepts it.
- Money can measure price and be saved for later.
Quiz: Coins at the Market (Age 12)
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Why is money useful for buying and selling?
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What does money help measure when an item has a price?
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What can money be used for instead of spending it right away?
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