Economics website presents a video [0:52] and quiz teaching students about the concept of money and monetary goods.
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Provider:
- EconEdLink
- Date Added:
- 07/01/2022
Economics website presents a video [0:52] and quiz teaching students about the concept of money and monetary goods.
Economics website with interactive features and video for students on money management and budgeting. [3:25]
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