Have Fun Tracking Money |
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith |
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| Resource: | Have Fun Tracking Money | ||
| Provider: | Where's George | ||
| Summary: | Most parents know that one of the easiest ways to get kids interested in math is through the use of oney. This website offers a way to track a U.S. dollar bill to see where it's been - what a great way to tie in social studies with math! :) | ||
| Description: | On my first visit to this site, I was able to use it without registering. On a subsequent visit I was required to register (free) in order to access the site. Once you're there, just enter the denomination, series, and serial number of any US dollar bill, along with your current US zip code in the form on the homepage. A "Bill Tracker Report" will be generated explaining where your bill has been, how far it has traveled, how long it's been in circulation, and you can even read comments from people explaining where they got the bill before using it or passing it along to someone else. But that's not all! Using the "Tools/Fun" item on the menu at the top of the page, click on "Cool Links About Money." A new page opens with links to the BEST MONEY WEBSITES where you can learn all about the history of U.S. currency, design features, and even security measures to deter counterfeiting. Here's the direct link: http://www.wheresgeorge.com/cool_links.php You'll also find links where you can track bills from various countries in Europe, as well as currency from India, Africa, China, Japan, and New Zealand. If you are from Canada, be sure to check out "Where's Willy" at http://www.whereswilly.com/ to track Canadian currency! (By the way, for those who don't know, "Willy" refers to Sir Wilfrid Laurier the first French Canadian Prime Minister.) NOTE: Parents, as always, should preview these sites to determine suitability of content. Have fun! |
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| Orientation: | General | ||
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| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive | ||
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| Ages: | 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | ||
| Grades: | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | ||
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| Web Site: | http://www.wheresgeorge.com/ | ||
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