Many generalizations sound simple enough--for example, "strong is good, weak is bad"--but they can be confusing when talking about money. This booklet explores how the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies affect each other and how their interaction affects the individual and the economy. The booklet contains the following sections: "Understanding Foreign Exchange"; "The Value of Currency"; "The 4X Market"; "Price Determined by Supply and Demand"; "Effects on an Economy"; "A Different Lesson from the '90s"; and "Stable Dollar." Contains a list of additional readings. Included with the booklet is a teaching guide that contains content questions and answers and activity suggestions. (BT)