This cartoon describes how trading evolved and money in the form of coins was developed.
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Cashville Kidz
Another video teaches kids the importance of money in our daily lives because we need to purchase food and other goods.
The Development of Money
From trading goods and bartering to using rocks and shells, this site shows how silver and gold came to be used and eventually coins were introduced.
NOVA
For a more academy take on the development of money, the PBS show NOVA takes us through the development process.