Lesson Plan
Curated OER

And the Nominee Is...

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research commemorative coin honorees and share the reasons for the recognition with the class. Then the teams select individuals they believe deserve to be on a coin, write short essays explaining their selection, and illustrate...
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US Mint

United States Mint: About the United States Mint

For Students 9th - 10th
This page states the mission of the U.S. Mint. It also lists each of the U.S. Mint's facilities and describes their functions.
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US Mint

United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change

For Students 9th - 10th
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the U.S. Mint. HPC is designed to be a fun, educational tool that generates interest in coins, the mint, and U.S. history. A constantly evolving site, HPC works to...
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Alexander Coin

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine a coin portrait of Alexander the Great struck after his death as a commemoration. Also view two accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about Alexander and about the history of coins used in the...