Synopsis:
Steve Contursi owns the first gold coin minted in the US. It's worth 6 million dollars. But numismatists like Steve don’t just collect coins—they also collect their stories. From the meaning behind the term "two-bits" to Martha Washington's silverware, the stories of our money are rich in history and math!
Running time 5:55 minutes.
Real World Connection:
Making Money
Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Decimal Operations
Grades: 4 - 5
Concepts:
- Decimal system
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can perform addition and multiplication with decimal numbers.
Flash 7 or greater is required.
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