Students investigate foreign currency.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students explore the reasons why the countries of the European Union switched to the euro.  Additionally, students explore the possible reasons why...

Third graders increase their knowledge of how to make change with dollars and cents by correctly identifying coins along with their values and then using coins to make an assigned amount which will be written on envelopes. They then...

Seventh graders examine currency rates. In this exchange rate lesson, 7th graders visit selected websites to determine the exchange rates between specified currencies.

Students investigate the adoption of the euro as currency. In this global studies instructional activity, students read articles titled "Italy Rows Over Rising Euro Prices" and "Prices Safe from Euro Launch." Students then debate the...

In this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply money.

For this Christmas money activity worksheet, students use a chart of Christmas Shoppe Sales to answer 4 questions involving estimating, calculating, finding mean and sales amounts.

For this Christmas money worksheet, students use a chart of Christmas Shoppe sales for a week to answer a set of 4 questions. Answers are included.

Students consider the idea of earning and spending money. In this money management lesson plan, students discuss the concept of saving and spending money through the reading of a story and by completing several activities that involve...

Little ones identify the US quarter and explore the concept of one-fourth or one-quarter. Using real coins or coin manipulatives, they divide a square piece of paper into quarters, discuss halves and quarters, and create a design that...

Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.

Students investigate the history of money as it was back then compare to now. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the type of money used in medieval times, the value of the currency and the coins used. They make a budget using...

Students demonstrate how to count money through a simulated shopping experience. In this consumer math lesson, students read the book Just Shopping With Mom and count play money to illustrate how much the items in the book cost.

Students discover the importance of saving and spending. In this finance activity, students read the book Kermit the Hermit and discuss the differences between needs and wants. The students complete worksheets concerning money in their...

Third graders examine coins to become familiar with architectural structures.  In this past meets present lesson, 3rd graders research and complete worksheets on Guam.  Students combine their group research into pieces of the...

Young scholars investigate the value of coins. In this coin value activity, students read The Penny Pot by Stuart Murphy. Young scholars expand on skills learned in the book and engage in activities to determine the value of a mixed set...

In this math worksheet, 6th graders complete multiple choice questions about variables, money, weight, and more. Students complete 15 questions.

First graders read the book The Great Pet Sale to learn about economics and advertisements. In this economics lesson plan, 1st graders read the book The Great Pet Sale and define related vocabulary words. Students compare prices to find...

In this math review worksheet, 3rd graders complete multiple choice questions about shapes, money, weight, and more. Students complete 20 questions.

Students conduct their personal investigations into paper airplane flight. Cooperative teams are formed, with students choosing the paper airplane design that they are most interested in building.

Students make choices regarding money management. In this personal finance lesson, students explore budgets, incomes, and expenses as they learn vocabulary regarding personal finance and consider how to create personal budgets.

Students examine state quarters to identify symbols that represent national and regional identity. They discuss the process used to determine what is put on the quarter. They review colonial money, and euros to look for cultural images.

In this money decision making enrichment worksheet, 5th graders complete 4 tables that show how much decorations or entertainment will cost for a spring party. They use multiplication of money to determine the costs. They record the...

The game of "Trading Faces" is the focus of this clever math activity. Your mathematicians use addition to determine the values of different coin combinations by playing the game. Everything you need to implement the game, and the...

What if the unit of money changes tomorrow? Would you be prepared? Learners calculate currency conversions using fictional units of money. The fictional unit's base is 60 rather than 100, which can connect to time or even degrees.