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Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
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Unauthorized Immigration and the U.S. Economy
Students examine unauthorized immigration in the United States. In this current issues lesson, students examine 4 letters written to the editor regarding unauthorized immigration. Students act as editors and analyze the letters choosing...
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Abraham Lincoln and the Five-Dollar Note
Students study Presidential history by researching Abraham Lincoln. In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the changes in the 5 dollar bill and create a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life. Students complete a puzzle...
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What's the Point?
High schoolers learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students identify who uses census data and how, trace the impact of census data from Census 2000, and present findings in a graphic format.
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Counting Money
Students discover the importance of economics through Shel Silverstein's poem Smart. Students are introduced to the concept of earning money and using money to purchase necessary items, after becoming familiar with U.S. money.
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Coin Cards
In this U.S. coins learning exercise, students cut apart 16 cards that feature photographs of the front and back of quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies. There are no directions.
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Double Your Money
What a creative way to delve into adding large numbers! After listening to a story called The King's Chessboard, learners estimate how much money they would have each day following instructions based on doubling and exponentially...
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Money Addition (D)
In this money addition worksheet, students solve 20 problems in which money amounts under ten dollars are added. There will be carrying in some problems.
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Money Addition (F)
In this money addition worksheet, student find the sums of money amounts up to the tens place. They regroup as needed in each problem.
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Money Addition, A (Dollars and Cents)
In this math worksheet, students add money amounts. Each amount is written as a decimal figure. All dollar amounts in the problems are under $10.00. Students must regroup to correctly solve these problems.
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Money Addition (B)
In this money addition activity, students use their math skills to solve 12 problems that require them to add together dollar amounts.
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Money Addition (E)
In this consumer math worksheet, learners find the sums in 20 problems. They add three digit money amounts while using regrouping as needed.
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Money Addition [H]
In this money addition worksheet, students solve a total of 20 problems. Answers and a link to additional worksheets included.
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Money Addition (G)
In this money addition worksheet, students add the dollar amounts to improve their addition skills. Students solve 20 addition problems.
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Money Addition [J]
In this money worksheet, students add a total of 20 problems; answers and a link to additional worksheets included on page 2.
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Money Addition
In this money addition worksheet, students add three digit numbers with three digit numbers. Students are given 20 addition problems to practice the skill.
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Money and Business (Art)
Third graders investigate world currency by creating their own coin art. For this government lesson, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of different coins and create their own design for a new one. Students discuss and...
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Colonial Vacation Planner
Looking for a good lesson on the Colonial Period for your upper-elementary class? Then, this lesson is for you! They use website designs, U.S. travel publications, and maps to plan a family vacation to states which were part of the...
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Whole Number and Decimal Place Value
Practice real-world application of decimals by viewing the U.S. National Debt Clock online and discussing the level of outstanding debt. A skit, vocabulary, and various other resources are available.
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Coin Connections
Help young mathematicians make cents out of the US currency system with this two-part math lesson. Children first learn the names and values for each type of coin, before learning to count and compare the values of coins using the...
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Ben Franklin: Highlighting the Printer
By studying Benjamin Franklin's work as a printer, your class will have a fantastic opportunity to learn about the economic concepts of entrepreneurship, human capital, and investment.
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Ancient Myths Retold
Students are introduced to mythology and create modern versions of ancient myths based on figures represented on modern U.S. coins.
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Adding Money Amounts
In this adding money worksheet, 5th graders read a half page of directions and complete 6 math problems. Each problem asks students to add dollar amounts by hand.
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Be the Kiwi: Money and Banking
Students practice converting money systems and interest. In this money lesson, students convert U.S. and New Zealand dollars. Students also discuss international travel and money exchange rates.