Our Money
2^nd Grade – Math – Our Money – Swedish Education System
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	Materials for the lesson Phase 1. 4 A3 paper, Colourful pens. Phase 2. Some coins and drawn credit card.
	Layout of the classroom Phase 1. Students can use the whole classroom, the chairs and the desks for their group. Phase 2. The classroom setting is empty to move freely. Phase 3 and 4. Normal classroom setting.
	Phase 1 The teacher divides the whole classroom into 4 small groups. Each group has a big A3 paper and some colourful pens. The teacher writes a question to the white board. ‘What can we buy with our money?’ All students discuss within their group and write down some objects, food, furniture, games etc…. Each group presents their brainstorming or drawings with the rest of the class.
	Phase 2 The teacher asks the same groups to open a shop with the things they listed. The student will have time to draw and cut the objects that they want to sell. The teacher will be in the role of visitor and visits the shop. Each group prepare their shop and objects to sell. When one of the groups is ready, the teacher comes as a visitor to buy something.

The teacher asks some questions during the visit

–       What is the price of the object?

–       Why are the tomatoes so expensive?

–       Can I get 2 plastic bags?

–       Can I pay cash or credit card?

–       How much will I pay total?

Tips to the teacher: It is important that everybody in the shop has a certain roll. One person can be cashier and others objects or food in the shop. The teacher can also use real coins and drawn credit card to explain thepayment in the improvisation.

The improvisation continues until shopping ends. Each group sets their shop and completes their improvisations.

 

Phase 3

The teacher asks reflection questions

–       What happens if the money is not enough for buying sweet/cinema ticket/drink?

–       Do you get pocket money?

–       Do you save money to buy something?

–       Did you see other money in other countries?

 

Phase 4

The teacher asks the students to discuss at home with their parents about family money. What are the costs that family’s money goes to?

– Renting the house, transport to the school, TV tax, food, Cinema, clothes etc. The teacher and all students can discuss the how money is used at home next week.