I received some Brazilian currency today. I enjoy looking at foreign currency. Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed this at a lecture here at the Fox Theater recently. He noted the different countries that included their famous scientists, mathematicians, and symbols of scientific discovery on currency. He argued that it reveals a great deal about a country's priorities. You can decide for yourself on that one, but I love how Brazil has wildlife on their bills--called "real". A Golden Lion Tamarin graces the back of the R$20. Here is a website which has more information about the images on the Brazilian real http://www.bcb.gov.br/ingles/Mecir/cedulas/cedcomum.asp. This is the video I am taking to the Nova Campina school to introduce the students to Georgia. It was ridiculously difficult to determine what to include. It's an attempt at over 200 years of history while capturing the soul of the state.
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Jayme Holaway HicksMs. Hicks is a 12th grade Language Arts and Advanced Placement teacher at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Archives
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