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1. A country music singer wants to buy musical equipment

Answer: Dollars and Sense

"Dollars and Sense" first aired on May 07, 1994. Dave Frishberg wrote the song, which was sung by Bob Dorough and Val Hawk. The song opens with the musician playing an acoustic ukelele on her Farm. She heads into town where a friendly banker explains she can earn interest on money she deposits at the bank or she can borrow money from the bank, but need to pay it back with interest.

The musician decides to borrow the money and purchase a guitar and amplifiers but realizes too late that they will do her no good because her farm has no electricity.

2. A clown and five women tap dance on Broadway

Answer: Tax Man Max

Lynn Ahrens and Steven Flaherty wrote "Tax Man Max" which was performed by Patrick Quinn. It first aired on June 26, 1995. Mad resembles an old-time vaudeville song and dance man. He explained how taxes are used to pay for things like roads and schools. He also discusses the basics of income tax, including tax deductions.

3. A father and son discuss family expenses

Answer: Where the Money Goes

Rich Mendoza wrote "Where the Money Goes" which was performed by Jack Sheldon. The song first aired on July 13, 1995. The son asks the dad for money to go on a trip with the school band. The dad talks about family expenses such as the mortgage, the grocery bill, and income tax.

He then suggests they might be able to afford the trip if they can limit some controllable expenses such as the electric bill or the phone bill.

4. A boy develops a budget

Answer: $7.50 Once a Week

"$7.50 Once a Week" first aired on October 23, 1995. The song was written and performed by Dave Frishberg. A boy receives $7.50 per week (perhaps as an allowance for doing chores). He enjoys buying things like an ice cream sandwich at lunch or an enchilada after school.

When he runs out of cash, he discovers the benefits of comparing prices before purchases and trying to earn extra money.

5. A giant monster invades Washington, DC

Answer: Tyrannosaurus Debt

"Tyrannosaurus Debt" first aired on January 21, 1996. The song was written by Tom Yohe and performed by Bob Dorough and Bob Kaliban. A tour bus points out the sights of Washington including the White House, the Capitol Building, and the National Debt.

The debt started small but grew over the years in part because of wars and other events. Debt represents when one spends more money than income/taxes collected.

6. The history of money is explored

Answer: This For That

"This for That" was written by George Newall and performed by Bob Dorough. It first aired May 06, 1996. The song begins in prehistoric times by exploring the idea of barter. Next the idea of money substitutes such as shells is used, before moving onto coins made of precious metal. Next, China develops paper money. Money is still used today.

7. A pigeon explains how to invest

Answer: Walkin' on Wall Street

"Walkin' on Wall Street" first aired on September 12, 1996. It was written and performed by Dave Frishberg. The pigeon begins at a newsstand where he buys a paper. (I'm still trying to determine where the pigeon keeps his money.) He explains some tips for buying stocks and talks to his broker. He does well by purchasing Whiz Bang Cola stock.

8. A part of the banking system is explored

Answer: The Check's In the Mail

"The Check's In the Mail" was written by Bob Dorough and performed by Bob Dorough and Luther Rix. It was first aired on November 22, 1996. The role of checks in the banking system is explained. Checks are used in cases where cash is not convenient. Checks are used to transfer money from one account to another whether at the same bank or at different banks.

9. Recurring characters look at different langauges

Answer: Software

"Software" was written by Dave Frishberg and performed by Darrell Stern and Bob Kaliban. The song first aired in 1983. Scooter and Mr. Chips attempt to communicate with difficulty symbolized by each being at the top of different hills. Mr. Chips explain how computers use 1s and 0s in binary code to become bits and bytes. Scooter rides on a skateboard and Mr. Chips is on roller skates.

10. A character takes on a special role for the baseball team

Answer: Number Cruncher

"Number Cruncher" first aired in 1984. The song was written by Dave Frishberg and performed by Darrell Stern and Bob Kaliban. Scooter has been chosen as the statistician for the baseball team. Mr. Chips shows how computers can be used in calculations. Like the other Scooter Computer & Mr. Chips Schoolhouse Rock songs/videos, by trying to be so cutting edge, the series has aged worse than the others.

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Sing a Song of Money Trivia Quiz

Match the Money Rock song with the specific description of the music video. Two songs from Computer Rock in included

Questions		Choices
1. A country music singer wants to buy musical equipment		Dollars and Sense
2. A clown and five women tap dance on Broadway		Tyrannosaurus Debt
3. A father and son discuss family expenses		Number Cruncher
4. A boy develops a budget		Walkin' on Wall Street
5. A giant monster invades Washington, DC		The Check's In the Mail
6. The history of money is explored		Where the Money Goes
7. A pigeon explains how to invest		Tax Man Max
8. A part of the banking system is explored		$7.50 Once a Week
9. Recurring characters look at different langauges		Software
10. A character takes on a special role for the baseball team		This For That