The use of objects for exchange goes back to ancient times. Sometimes people would barter things directly, but they also used currency to trade goods. Natural items like shells were used as money to make trading easier.The shekel in Mesopotamia—the oldest known CURRENCY—was used about 5,000 years ago. By the first millennium (1–1000 A.D.) coins made of materials like lead, copper, silver and gold were being used in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Kids in the Know
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On Dec. 3, the OSIRIS-REx went into orbit around the asteroid Bennu, 241,000 to 209 million miles away from Earth (depending on its orbit).
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Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, read the Quran, give to charity, visit each other and pray late at night. The month of Ramadan goes from May 15 until the middle of June.
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Autism is a neurological condition that deals with the brain. According to Autism Speaks, one in 68 kids are diagnosed with autism.
Going Places
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly an airplane?
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Have you wondered what it’s like to swim with dolphins?
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If you are interested in planes, the Pima Air & Space Museum is the right place for you.
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London Bridge Yacht Club brings back popular Christmas Boat Parade of Lights for 35th year.
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Girl Scouts take a trip to Costa Rica for jungle adventures and planting trees.
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Tucson has a new non-stop flight to New York’s JFK airport.
Movies & TV
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“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was released in movie theaters Dec. 14. So far it has gotten good reviews from critics.
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My class won a field trip to go see the movie “Wonder” at Harkins Theater.
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David Weiss, screenwriter for the upcoming movie "Ferdinand", shares his story a the Tucson J.
Sports Beat
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Southern Arizona has a new football team. On Thursday, Sept. 20, I went to hear the announcement of the new team’s name and logo.
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I was very nervous when I arrived at Arizona Stadium. We went through the media elevator to the skybox. The hallways were crowded with journalists running through them.
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Last year during the college football bowl game season, the UofA Wildcats in the PAC 12 conference played Purdue from the Big 10 conference in the Foster Farms Bowl.
