Barter Jeopardy

Classroom

100

Mary has a pink glitter pencil. Kate wants the pink glitter pencil. "I'll give you my necklace for it." Kate says. "I don't want your necklace. I'll give it to you for your purple eraser." Mary replies. "Deal." says Kate. What is the scarcity? Was barter used? If so, what was traded? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Kate didn't have a pink glitter pencil but wanted one. Yes, barter was used. The purple eraser was traded for the pink glitter pencil. Yes, there was haggling.

200

Mary's mom bought her a green notebook for school. Mary hates the color green. Sue has a red notebook. "I'll trade you my green notebook for your red notebook." Mary said. "I like red better than green too. I'll trade my red notebook for your green one if you give me that blue hair bow." Sue said. Mary really hates the color green so she agreed. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was Mary wanted a red notebook but she had a green notebook. Yes, barter was used. The green notebook and blue hair bow were traded for the red notebook. Yes, there was haggling.

300

John's best friend has a pencil sharpener that looks like a shark and John really wants it. "Can I have your pencil sharpener?" John asked him. "No way! I'm not giving it to you for free!" his friend replied. "I've got five dollars. Will you give it to me for that?" "Sure" his friend said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that John wanted the shark pencil sharpener but didn't have one. No, barter was not used because money was exchanged. No there was not haggling.

400

Molly and Bella are both finishing an art project and both want to use the silver glitter. There's only enough left for one of them to use. "If you let me use the silver glitter, I'll let you use my new paint set." Molly said. Bella really wanted to use the glitter, but she was out of paint so she agreed. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that there was not enough glitter for both of them to use. Yes barter was used. Using the paint set was traded for using the glitter. There was no haggling involved.

500

Mary and Nancy both want to play a game on the computer during their free time, but there is only one available. "I'll give you my bracelet if you let me use the computer." Mary says. "I don't really wear bracelets." Nancy answers. "What if I buy you a cookie at lunch?" Mary asks. "Ok." Nancy answers. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity is that both girls want to use the computer but there is only one computer. Yes, barter was used. A cookie is traded for using the computer. Yes, there was haggling involved.

Mom & Dad

100

Joe wants to watch his favorite show on TV, but his mom is already watching the only TV in the house. "Mom, if you let me watch my favorite show I'll give you my allowance for this week." "I don't want your allowance Joe, how about I will let you watch your show if you will clean your room after it's over." his mom said. "Ok mom." Joe replied. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that there was only one TV and two people wanted to watch something different on it. Yes, barter was used. Time spent cleaning was traded for time to watch a show on TV. Yes, there was haggling.

200

Ron and his dad are about to cook supper. "Dad can we have pizza tonight?" But his dad didn't want to have pizza. "If we have pizza tonight, I'll wash the dishes all by myself." Ron said. "That sounds like a deal!" his dad said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Ron wanted pizza and didn't have any. Yes barter was used. Washing the dishes was traded for having pizza. There was no haggling.

300

Harry and his mom were grocery shopping. Harry help up a box of brownie mix. "Can you make these mom?" "I'm not buying brownies because I'm on a diet." his mom said. "But I really want them. Can we get them if I buy them with my allowance and cook them myself?" He said. "Fine, get them." His mom answered. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Harry wanted brownies and he didn't have any. No, barter was not used because nothing was traded. There was no haggling.

400

Marty and his mom are at a yard sale. He found a bicycle he really wanted, but it cost fifteen dollars and he didn't have fifteen dollars. "Mom will you buy this bicycle for me? I'll wash dishes all week." "I'd rather you clean out the garage." "Okay, I guess I can do that." He agreed. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that he wanted the bicycle but wasn't able to buy it himself. Yes, barter was used. Time spent cleaning the garage was traded for his mother buying the bike for him. Yes, there was haggling involved.

500

Henry wants to go to Zaxby's for supper but his dad didn't want to. "If we go to Zaxby's I'll take out the garbage all week." Henry says. "That's supposed to be your job anyways." His dad answered. "Then I'll wash the car for you." said Henry. "That sounds like a good idea." His dad said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Henry wanted Zaxby's but his dad didn't. Yes, barter was used. Washing the car was traded for going to Zaxby's. There was haggling involved.

Brothers & Sisters

100

Larry and his brother went Trick-or-Treating. One lady gave Larry gum and gave his brother a chocolate bar. Larry hated gum and wanted the chocolate bar. "Will you trade me that cahocolate bar for this gum?" Larry asked his brother. "Sure!" his brother replied, handing it over. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? If so, what was traded? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was Larry wanted a chocolate bar but got gum instead. Yes, barter was used. Gum was traded for a chocolate bar. There was no haggling.

200

Amy and her sister are playing in the yard. Amy has a purple jump rope. Her sister says "I'll give you my chocolate ice cream if you let me play with your jump rope." "Ok, here." Her sister said, handing her the jump rope.What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity is that Amy's sister wants to play with a jump rope but doesn't have one. Yes, barter is used. The chocolate ice cream is traded for time to play with the jump rope. No, there was no haggling.

300

George and his family are eating supper and his mom says "There's only one piece of chicken left. Who wants it?" George and his brother say "Me!" at the same time. "I'll let you play my video games for an hour if you let me have it." George says to his brother. "Two hours." His brother answers. "Okay, deal." George says. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that there was only one piece of chicken and two people wanted it. Yes, barter was used. Two hours of playing video games was traded for the chicken. Yes there was haggling.

400

Jennifer and her brother are watching TV. They both want to watch different shows but there is only one TV. "If you let me watch my show I promise I will stay out of your room for a whole week." her brother said. "I don't think so." Jennifer said. "How about I promise to do all of your chores and stay out of your room for a week?" He asked. "That sounds good." Jennifer said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that they both wanted to watch a different show on TV but there was only one TV. Yes, barter was used. Doing chores and staying out of his sister's room was traded for time to watch his TV show. Yes, there was haggling involved.

500

Sue has some candy left over from Trick-or-Treating. Her sister has already eaten all of hers. "I'll give you my dessert for a whole week if you give me some of your candy." Her sister asks. "I don't think so, we don't always eat dessert. I will take your necklace for some though." Sue says. "I don't think so. Mom would be mad at me." Her sister said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

Sue's sister wanted candy but didn't have any left. No, barter was not used because nothing was traded. There was haggling involved.

The Lunchroom

100

Bob's mom packed him a ham sandwich, chocolate pudding, a banana, and carrots for lunch. Bob really wanted potato chips with his lunch. Susan has potato chips that she hasn't eaten. "Can I have your potato chips?" Bob asks. "No, I was going to eat those later." She replies. "I'll trade you my chocolate pudding for them." Bob says. "Okay, deal." Susan replies. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? If so, what was traded? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was Bob didn't have potato chips but he wanted some. Yes, barter was used. The chocolate pudding was traded for the potato chips. No, haggling was not used.

200

Josh forgot his lunchbox at home so he had to eat lunch at school. His friend Travis has a pizza Lunchables just like Josh was going to bring today! "I'll trade you my baked chicken for that pizza Lunchables." He said. "I don't think so. I'll give it to you for your chicken and two dollars though." Josh had just got his allowance that morning so he agreed. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity is that Josh wants a pizza Lunchables and doesn't have one. No, barter was not used because money was exchanged. Yes, there was haggling.

300

At lunch, extra milks are placed in a tray in front of the lunchroom. Mike and Fred walk up to the tray at the same time, but there is only one milk. "I'll give you a cookie if you let me have the milk." Mike says. "Sure, that sounds fair." Fred says. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that there was only one milk left but two people wanted it. Yes, barter was used. A cookie was traded for the milk. There was no haggling.

400

Tammy and Ellen are unpacking their lunches. Tammy's mom packed her a vanilla pudding even though she doesn't like vanilla. Ellen's mom packed her cherry yogurt which is Tammy's favorite. "I'll trade you my vanilla pudding for your yogurt." Tammy said. "I don't really like vanilla pudding. But I would trade it for that bag of Skittles." Ellen said. "Okay sure." Tammy said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Tammy wanted cherry yogurt but she didn't have any. Yes, barter was used. Skittles were traded for cherry yogurt. There was no haggling involved.

500

Samantha got an ice cream at lunch. Stacy forgot her snack money so she couldn't buy one. "I'll trade you my pudding for your ice cream." Stacy said. "I would rather eat my ice cream but I'll give it to you if you give me your earrings." Samantha answered. "Ok, I don't like these that much anyways." Stacy said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Stacy wanted ice cream but didn't have the money to buy one. Yes barter was used. Earrings were traded for the ice cream. There was haggling involved.

Best Friends

100

Joe has a new basketball. He's playing ball with his best friend Mark. Mark really wants Joe's basketball. "I'll trade you my new water gun for your basketball." Mark said. "You've got to be kidding! I might trade my basketball for your scooter." Joe said. "Deal!" said Mark. Mark left with a new basketball and Joe left with a new scooter. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Mark wanted a basketball but didn't have one. Yes, barter was used. A scooter was traded for a basketball. Yes there was haggling.

200

Katy and Nicole are having a sleep over. Katy is painting her nails with pretty pink polish. Nicole really wants Katy's pink nail polish. "I'll trade you my lip gloss for that nail polish." Nicole says. "No thanks. I have some of that lip gloss at home. I will give it to you for that blue necklace though." Katy said. "No thanks. I'll just get some pink nail polish of my own." Nicole replied. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Nicole wanted the pink nail polish but didn't have any. No, barter was not used. Nothing was traded. Yes, there was haggling.

300

Ginny and Nancy are at a birthday party. They both reach for the last cupcake at the same time. "I'll give you this bag of candy for that last cupcake." Nancy says. "That's ok. I would rather have the cupcake." Ginny says. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity is that there is only one cupcake and two people want it. No, barter was not used. Nothing was traded. There wasn't any haggling.

400

Grant just got the newest NASCAR game for his PlayStationIII. Chance wants the game but his mom won't get it for him. "If I can borrow your NASCAR game for a week I'll let you have my Monster Truck and Hunting games" Chance asked. "I guess I can let you borrow it." Grant said. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Chance wanted the NASCAR game but couldn't have it. Yes, barter was used. The Monster Truck and Hunting games were traded to for borrowing the NASCAR game for a week. There was no haggling involved.

500

George has a new BB gun he just got for his birthday. His best friend Ronnie wants one but his mom won't let him have one. "Can I use your BB gun?" Ronnie asked. "No, I'm using it right now." George answered. "What if I give you my new shoes." Ronnie said. "Are you kidding? I don't want your shoes! Give me five bucks and you can hold it." George said. "Ok!" Ronnie answered. What was the scarcity? Was barter used? Was there haggling?

The scarcity was that Ronnie wanted a BB gun but couldn't have one. No barter was not used because money was exchanged. There was haggling involved.