Student Worksheet — Session 1: What Is Money?

Money, Values & You · 6th Grade Financial Literacy

Name

Date

Class Period

Part 1 — Vocabulary (write the definition in your own words)

Barter

Double Coincidence of Wants

Currency

Amana (أمانة)

Part 2 — Key Concepts (fill in the blanks)

Before money existed, people used                  to get what they needed.

The biggest problem with barter was finding someone who had what you wanted AND wanted what you had. This is called the                               .

Money works because of                  — everyone agrees it has value.

In Islamic teaching, wealth is an                  (trust) from Allah. We are stewards, not owners.

Part 3 — Barter Simulation Reflection

Your group was: Group You needed:

Did you get everything you needed? Yes No Some of it

What was the hardest part of bartering?

How would ONE card everyone accepts make this easier?

Part 4 — Think About It

If you were stranded on a deserted island with $1,000 in cash — would it help you survive? Circle one: YES / NO

Explain your answer:

In your own words, complete this sentence:

"Money is _______________________________________________________________________________"

Part 5 — Journal Prompt

"What do I think money is for?"

Take-Home Challenge

Ask someone at home: "What do YOU think money is for?" Write their answer here:

We'll revisit this question at the end of Session 8. Your answers might change!