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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Legendary Coins and Currency

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived images of coins from a beautiful online exhibition on the history of money.
Lesson Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Mathematics Lessons: Counting on Coins

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This lesson plan for coin identification is aimed at Kindergarten and First Grade. Lots of activities, suggestions and other resources are also available.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Pennies Make Cents

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a lesson that allows for students to examine pennies. Includes links to information about coins as well as activities. It also includes information on the history of the penny.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Value of Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Use this interactive game to match the value of a coin with the name of the coin. The game lets you know when you answer an item correctly. Scroll down to view the game.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Coin Identification

For Teachers K - 1st
Two very basic coin identification activities and a teacher lesson plan are available at this website. These activities may require an explanation before primary age students can use them.