The Go-Around Dollar By Barbara Johnston Adams Corby Arthur Beethoven Street Elementary School Third Grade

circulationnounpg 73 movement around many different places or people

From here, dollars go into circulation, to be used by people all over America: in stores, cafeterias, movie theaters, and thousands of other places – wherever money changes hands. The newspaper has been in circulation for 53 years.

tendernounpg 76 money, payment

There is a notice on each dollar that makes this clear: “This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private.” Stores do not accept gold bars as legal tender.

formulanounpg 80 set method for doing something

The formula for the black and green inks used to print dollars is a secret known only by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Sue wrote the math formula on the board.

officialadjectivepg 85 formal and proper

The two sides of the Seal, an official symbol of our country, are shown in circles on the back of every one-dollar bill. The leader will be chosen by the official vote.

pyramidnounpg 85 object with triangular sides that meet a point at the top

One circle has an eagle on it; the other, a pyramid with an eye. A model of an ancient pyramid from Egypt is on display at the museum.

emblemnounpg 85 sign or figure that stands for something

The bald eagle, our national emblem, is holding arrows and an olive branch. The dove is an international emblem of peace.