Identifying US Dollar Bills and Their Values
This educational video serves as a clear and structured introduction to United States paper currency. The video systematically presents each denomination of US dollar notes currently in circulation, starting from the one-dollar bill and progressing through the two, five, ten, twenty, fifty, and one-hundred dollar bills. For each denomination, the video displays a high-quality image of the bill's obverse (front) side, accompanied by on-screen text indicating the numeric symbol and written value, while a narrator clearly articulates the name and value of the note.
The core themes of the video are currency recognition, numerical literacy regarding money, and an implicit introduction to US history through the portraits featured on the bills. By including the often-overlooked two-dollar bill, the video provides a comprehensive overview of legal tender. The pacing is deliberate and repetitive, designed to reinforce association between the visual appearance of the bill and its spoken and written value.
For educators, this video is an excellent foundational tool for early financial literacy lessons in primary grades. It can be used to introduce a unit on money, helping students distinguish between look-alike bills before moving on to counting money or making change. The video concludes with a challenge question asking viewers to name the historical figures on the notes, which offers a perfect bridge to social studies lessons regarding American history, presidents, and founding fathers.
