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Let’s start with a video. Access the following episode of The Odd Squad titled “Show Me the Money: Making Change.”

Task 1

Imagine you've been asked to design a vending machine!

• What items will your vending machine sell?
• How much will each item in the vending machine cost?

Label the price of each item in the machine and decide what type of coins or bills your vending machine will accept.

You can use the following fillable and printable document Vending Machine Template to create your vending machine. You can also complete this activity in your notebook or using a method of your choice.

Press the Activity button to access the Vending Machine Template.

Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)

Task 2

Imagine that you want to buy a snack for a group of friends or family from a vending machine. The vending machine only sells chocolate bars and chips. A chocolate bar sells for $2 and a bag of chips sells for $3.

• How many people are you buying for?
• What item will you buy for each person?
• What will be the total cost be for everyone to receive one item from the vending machine?

Independent task

Imagine that you are opening a store. Think of some items that you would like to sell. Draw or record those items and label with a price tag. Invite family members to shop at your store using real or pretend coins and bills. Invite them to purchase a few items and practice giving them change. How much money did you make at your store?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts I have a very good understanding of the concepts I have some understanding but need to review some more my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.