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Polymer Physics on the Playground

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate what materials allow them to slide down a slide the fastest. They set up test procedures and carry out an experiment.
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Check Out Your Change!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine a coin and write down details about the coin. They use appropriate tools and techniques to gather information. They employ logic to determine differences between the coins.
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Math Bargains

For Teachers 1st
First graders use real coins or concrete models of coins to solve problems involving the purchase of items. They use cons and simulate going to a bargain store to purchase items. Students record the total cost of items. Pupils make a...
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Money Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review coins and their values. For this coin recognition lesson, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's names, worth,...
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What are Quarters Made of?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Allowance Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 short answer word problem. Students determine the least number of coins needed to give seven people a dollar allowance.
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Ways to Show Amounts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this ways to show amounts worksheet, students, with a partner, brainstorm the best way to problem solve five word problems dealing with showing amounts of money.
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Math: Making Money

For Teachers 2nd
The concept of counting money is reinforced for 2nd graders through visual representations in this slide show. This interactive presentation includes slides that ask for a specific money amount, students then must click on how many coins...
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Vending Machine

For Students 9th - 12th
Let the resource quench your thirst for knowledge, like a vending machine that dispenses drinks. Future computer scientists develop an algorithm to identify the fewest number of coins that a vending machine could use in creating change....
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Susan's Choice

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Young economists explore opportunity cost by counting how much money Susan has in her piggy bank. From here, they are challenged to help Susan make a choice about what she can buy with her money. 
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Stamping Coins

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners demonstrate that they can use a variety of coin combinations to make a single amount. They study all the ways to make 50 cents using coins using different coins.
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It's In Your Pocket

For Teachers K - 4th
Students examine federal powers. In this U.S. Constitution instructional activity, students explore the powers of Congress to coin money. Students also study the meaning of the symbols on U.S. coins.
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Compare Money Amounts

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comparing money amounts practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare money amounts.
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Money Lessons That Cash In

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Every child is fascinated by money. Teachers can use money lessons that expand on this inherent interest.
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My Test Book: Money

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this online interactive math skills learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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My Test Book: Money Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that regarding money. Students may view the correct answers.
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How Much is that Name?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore money counting.  In this money problem solving lesson, students calculate how much money their name is "worth" using the corresponding alphabet letters which have been assigned a coin value.
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Independent Practice 2: Simple Probability

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simple probability worksheet, students find the probability of given situations. They determine the likelihood of a given event. This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems.
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How Much More?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this counting coins learning exercise, students color the coins that match the given money amount for each child. Students then color the coins each child will use, but color the fewest number of coins possible.
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Practicing With Money

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coins worksheet, students draw the coins needed to create an amount of money less than $1. Students draw the appropriate coins for 6 problems.
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Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize coins are worth a fraction of a dollar. They represent the value of different coins by shading in their equivalent fractional parts in the circle. They understand that fractions are part of a whole.
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4th Grade Math Geometry Practice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this 4th grade geometry worksheet, students complete a set of 20 questions related to grade 4 geometry concepts. An answer key is included. 
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How Many of Each Coin Do We Have in Our Bag?-- Class Bar Graph

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students participate in a group project to record the kind of coins they pick at random from a bag. Students record the data on this classroom bar graph.
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My Test Book: Counting Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may view the correct answers.

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