Lesson Plan
Curated OER

More! A Lesson on Comparing

For Teachers K
Students practice counting and comparing objects.  In this math instructional activity, students view a Count on It! episode. Students examine the value of what they are counting.  Students estimate number in groups of...
Assessment
CCSS Math Activities

Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 3

For Teachers 7th Standards
Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Go Value Shopping

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students count, figure change, and find the value of saving in a classroom store.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Medieval Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Review

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this review of math skills worksheet, learners determine elapsed time in minutes, compare two-digit numerals, add values of money, identify an addition property and a solid figure. Students solve five problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning Opportunities around the World

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover how education effects them and their community in a positive way. In this community lesson plan, students engage in a class discussion about the benefits of public education and play "community I-Spy."
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slowly But Surely

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The US mint has created this fabulous lesson plan, which practices language arts and mathematics skills. Learners will use the provided worksheets and step-by-step instructions to experiment with different sentence structures, use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Count, Compare and Make Change

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review the value of coins and how to make change. In this counting money lesson, 2nd graders compare coins, practice making change, and review the value of coins using hands-on activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Many? How Much?

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize and learn the value of coins. In this instructional activity on money, 1st graders read the book Monster Money by Grace Maccarone, discuss the role of money in society, identify various coins, and explore making...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nickels and Pennies

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 5 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money Booklet

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice handling money by examining different world currency.  In this economics instructional activity, students utilize a coin booklet to trace individual coins and draw bills, later coloring them in their traditional...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nickels and Pennies 3

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nickels and Pennies 2

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins activity, students use their problem solving skills to solve 4 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 4 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nickels and Pennies

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dimes and Pennies

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to solve 6 problems that require them to identify the value of the money shown.
Lesson Plan
Visa

Making Decisions

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
What economic factors can influence personal and financial decisions? In an effort to understand opportunity costs and the time value of money, pupils engage in role-playing activities and discussion, as well as view a PowerPoint...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kindergarten Money

For Teachers K
Students identify the various coins and their values through presentations, a rubric, a value pretest, and coin manipulatives. Money is incorporated into various activities whether at home or in school. Students create money webs using...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Model Counting Pennies and Nickels

For Teachers 1st
First graders provide monetary value of coins. In this counting pennies and nickels lesson, 1st graders practice counting money with a partner.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Working With Coins

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students arrange coins based on their value.  For this coins lesson, students trace and record the value of each coin.  Students count up to find the total value of all the coins.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching Money

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify coin/money values, write amounts of money and calculate change. The poem, "Smart" by Shel Silverstein is used in this lesson.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money Sense

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify the value of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and use a variety of coins to show the value of a dollar. They count the exact amount of purchase.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Coins to Bills!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice using money at a grocery store. For this money lesson, students get familiar with grocery store ads and work in pairs to use these ads to select food items to purchase using money manipulatives. Students practice being...