Money Matters
What do we use to buy things?
Money.
Is drinking water a need or a want?
Need
How do many people earn money?
By working.
What should you do before preparing food?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
What do you use to eat soup?
A spoon.
Which is worth more: $1 or $5?
$5.
Is buying a video game a need or a want?
Want
What is a paycheck?
Money earned from a job.
Should you touch a hot stove with your bare hand?
No.
What tool do you use to cut soft foods with adult-approved supervision?
A knife.
You have three $1 bills. How much money do you have?
$3.
Is buying food to eat a need or a want?
Need
You earn $10 and then earn $5 more. How much did you earn?
$15.
What should you use to handle a hot pan?
A dry oven mitt or pot holder.
What appliance keeps food cold?
A refrigerator.
You have $10 and spend $4. How much is left?
$6.
Is buying a designer backpack when you already have a good one a need or a want?
Want
You earn $30 and save $10. How much can you use for other things?
$20.
What should you do if you spill water on the kitchen floor?
Clean it up right away to prevent slipping.
What tool helps you measure one cup of milk?
A measuring cup.
You have two $5 bills and three $1 bills. How much do you have?
$13.
You need shoes for work, but you want expensive brand-name shoes. Which is the need?
Shoes that meet your needs for work
You work 4 hours and earn $10 per hour before deductions. How much do you earn before deductions?
$40
What should you do if a grease fire starts in a pan?
Alert others and get out if unsafe. Never use water on a grease fire. Call 911 if needed.
What appliance heats food quickly using microwave energy?
A microwave oven. Use microwave-safe containers and follow instructions.