Economics Scavenger Hunt
You are going on a computer adventure today. It is a Scavenger Hunt!!! You will "collect" information on economics and money along the way as you complete the Hunt.
Copy and Paste the worksheet into Word and immediately save it to your student file server account as scavenger hunt. Remember, this is a hunt so you may have to read and actually look around the site to find the answer. You may also use another search engine to find the answer.
Name: ________________________________________
Money and Economics Scavenger Hunt
1. If you purchased goods and services for $50.00 in 1915, what would the same goods and services cost you today? (Hint: It's inflation)
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http://woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us
2. How much US. Money would an Icelandic traveler receive when he exchanges 100 of his money for US. Dollars?
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3. How much paper money does the Treasury Department (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) make each day?
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http://www.treas.gov/opc/opc0034.html
4. What would it cost if you purchased a GOLD Indian
Head $10 coin BU condition (Brilliant & Uncirculated)
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How many ounces of gold is this gold coin made of?
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5. Play the Game-- "Making Money the Hard Way". When you get all faces on the correct bills …whose face is on the $50 bill?
http://www.bep.treas.gov/kids/tmaking.html
6. What do you do with money that is damaged or worn out? (Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you find the location of the answer.)
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http://www.treas.gov/usss/know_your_money.shtml
created by Lisa Mautz
lmautz@mail.hamilton-local.k12.oh.us