Exploring Special Features of U.S. Currency

Exploring Special Features of U.S. Currency

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores the similarities between five creatures and U.S. currency. It highlights the texture of an armadillo and currency, the color-changing properties of a jewel bug and currency, the pattern capabilities of a cuttlefish and the $100 bill, hidden features in a jellyfish and currency, and the effects of UV light on a millipede and currency. The video emphasizes the unique characteristics of U.S. currency, such as its texture, color-changing ink, patterns, hidden features, and UV light responsiveness.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What common feature do certain creatures and U.S. currency share?

Color-changing abilities

Unique identification features

Water resistance

Ability to fly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the armadillo's texture similar to that of U.S. currency?

Smoothness

Roughness with raised bumps

Slipperiness

Softness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the raised texture on U.S. currency?

To make it easier to count

To make it waterproof

For decoration

For security and identification

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the color of the green jewel bug compare to U.S. currency?

Both are iridescent

Both change colors in the sun

Both can appear green or copper depending on the angle

Both are always green

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the green jewel bug's color appear to change?

It's a seasonal change

It changes with the bug's mood

Because of the angle of light

Due to its diet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the cuttlefish share with the $100 bill?

Constant color

Changing patterns

Ability to swim

Ability to glow under UV light

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the $100 bill's 3-D ribbon special?

It contains real gold

It has a unique scent

The pattern moves and changes when tilted

It plays a sound when scratched

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hidden feature is revealed when U.S. currency is held up to light?

A school of fish

A map of the United States

A special thread and watermark

Presidential portraits

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under UV light, what unique characteristic does U.S. currency exhibit?

It glows a unique color

It changes color completely

It displays hidden messages

It becomes transparent