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Travis the Train Coin Songs
Travis the Train is hauling pennies this time. Kids sing the captions as they view the face side then the back side of a shiny new penny, and then the face and back of a tarnished penny.
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Reporter Worksheet
In this math worksheet, 3rd graders tell the value of American coins. They count the number of each coin in the illustration. Students tell the value of a dollar and the number of dollars in the illustration. Links for coin lessons are...
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The Secret Exchange
Students solve word problems involving money. For this algebra lesson, students solve online interactive word problems. They answer the question and submit to get an immediate feedback.
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Pennies, Nickels and Quarters
In this coin worksheet, students count pennies, nickels and quarters shown in sets and writ the total value of the coins. Worksheet is labeled as a sample from a subscription site.
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Wants and Needs
Here is an outstanding lesson on wants versus needs designed for 1st graders. Pupils listen to the book, Something Good which presents themes on wants, needs, choice, resources, and counting money. Pupils complete worksheets embedded in...
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Transition Metals (II)
Students discuss transition metals, their properties, and where they are located on the periodic table as well as why transition metals are ideal for coins. After discussion, they conduct an experiment using copper in the form of old...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Lesson 2--Time and Money
Students explore the concept of clock time in the United States. They employ a list of vocabulary words to assist them in interpreting clock time. In groups, they practice telling time with regular clocks and digital clocks.
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The Alphabet of Coins
Young scholars use letter/sound relationships of initial consonants to complete sentences that follow a given repeating pattern. These sentences be based on coin terms found on the U.S. Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site.
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Counting Money
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Metal Composition & the U.S. Mint
Learners study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins,
especially the quarter. Theyresearch why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to
change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with nickel.
In addition, they perform...
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A "State of the Arts" Coin K-3
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and quarter by design, size, and denomination and that the portraits and other images depicted on the coins were designed by artists. They study common Texas symbols and choose one to draw...
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What's Left Over?
In this mathematics worksheet, students identify and find the amount remaining after subtracting different amounts from a standard currency unit. Then they select the unit of currency and identify how to present sub-dollar amounts with a...
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Can You Compose?
Fourth graders investigate musical notes. In this music lesson, 4th graders compose a short song while clapping the rhythm and singing the syllables using the appropriate notes or rests.
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Valentine Shop
Students use Coin Critters software to practice coin recognition. Students complete a printing project for the cover of Valentine cards and use monthly calendars or a hundreds chart to count by 5's and 10's. Students use KidPix to create...
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Presidential Scavenger Hunt Internet Research
In this Internet activity activity students search for the answers to 10 questions. All pertain to U.S. presidents. Students write the answers on this sheet when they have located the information on the Internet.
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Earn a Quarter of a Million Dollars in Sports and Never Play a Game!
Students research and list various sports related careers. Students select a career and prepare a five- slide presentation highlighting that career.
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Coin Art 4-6
Students study the historical figures and symbols of U.S.
patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins and learn that artists designed the portraits and other images on the coins. They research Texas symbols and...
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Everyday Mathematics: Counting Up
In this counting up worksheet, students learn strategies to help them solve problems involving change. Students study a number grid and number line to help them count up to make change.
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Social Studies: Commemorative Quarter Designs
Students research symbols from Texas history and make selections for quarter designs. In addition, they include written explanations to accompany their drawings. Coin designs cultural background and visually represent patriotism and...
Perkins School for the Blind
Coin Identification
You got some money, and you're not afraid to use it. Before you can use that money, you need to know what it's worth. Included is a set of activity instructions that will help your visually impaired learners indentify coins. Pupils...
US Mint
Symbols in My Eyes
Explore the hidden meanings behind the images on US currency with this elementary school lesson on symbolism. Starting with a class discussion about symbols, children go on to brainstorm different objects that represent the Unites...
District 158
Plan an Adventure
For kids, taking a vacation is all fun and games, but after completing this pre-algebra project, they'll have a whole new appreciation for the planning that makes these trips possible. Given a budget of $5,000 to spend on purchasing the...
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St. Patrick’s Day
Combine math, creative writing, and leprechauns in a fun St. Patrick's Day activity! Using a bag of gold coins and marshmallows, kids write a math story about a leprechaun that includes a multi-step equation to solve.
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Vending Machine
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....