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Value of Money
Second graders examine a collection of coins to discover their value. In this value of money lesson, 2nd graders identify the amount of money represented by each coin. Students use a worksheet to complete story problems involving...
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Time Value of Money
Students evaluate the time value of money. In this economics lesson, students define inflation, interest, and the future value of money.
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Making Change with Dollars anc Cents
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...
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Introducing money (Elementary, Mathematics)
Young scholars study the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, one each day for four days, using a magnifying glass to identify the similarities. Then students discuss differences and value and learn a 'rap' to memorize values.
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Rolling For Money
Second graders examine several coins to determine their values. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters are counted. Music is added to the lesson to enhance the experience.
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Counting U. S. Money
In this counting money instructional activity, students identify the value of coins and determine their total. When given the total, they identify the number of nickels, dimes or pennies. This one-page instructional activity contains...
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Dollar Word
Pupils review the value of coins prior to adding up values to equal one dollar. Letters of the alphabet are assigned monetary values and students use calculators to add up the value of a word. Pupils work with a partner to try and create...
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Making Decisions
Money represents decisions: spending decisions, saving decisions, and investing decisions. Encourage young adults to think about the decisions they make with their money in a three-day unit about personal finance, consumer spending, and...
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Understanding the Effects of Currency Exchangerates
Students examine the economic effects of a strong and weak U.S. dollar. They identify the currency used in countries which regularly trade with the U.S., discuss the pros and cons of a strong U.S. dollar, and calculate the prices in...
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Counting Coins
Pupils identify the different types of coins. They practice buying objects in the classroom with their coins. They must use different combinations of coins in all situations.
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Let's Find Out About Money
First graders investigate the uses and development of money as part of the study of finance. They focus upon the recognition of different coins and identify the value of each. Then students solve problems involving money and coins.
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Money Issued
Fourth graders explore economic issues. In this economics lesson, 4th graders read Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday and discuss how Alexander wasted his money. Students write about a time when they made a poor money decision.
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I'm in the Money - Practical Money Skills
Students make a budget and utilize math skills to keep a record of what they spend. They use technology and spreadsheets to help them keep track of their money.
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Coins
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.
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Coins 2
For 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.
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One Vs. One Hundred
Students explore the concept of place value. They differentiate between digits and their values as it related to addition and subtraction. Through the use of technology and manipulatives students investigate the place value of digits by...
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Comparing Amounts
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify who has more money. Then they write how much each person has and circle the one with more money. Students also place a group of coins on their desk and write down how much they have.
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Using Coins
Kids can use coins to boost their mathematical know-how. Using this presentation as an activity guide, they identify coin value, skip count by 5's and 10's, come up with various ways to make given denominations, solve coin related word...
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Money Lessons That Cash In
Every child is fascinated by money. Teachers can use money lessons that expand on this inherent interest.
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Model Counting Pennies and Nickels
First graders provide monetary value of coins. In this counting pennies and nickels lesson plan, 1st graders practice counting money with a partner.
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Cent Sense
Students identify money values. In this money lesson, students sort and group coins by value and investigate the cost of supplies needed for a snack. Students prepare snacks for a snack sale.
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Coin Hunt and It's Variations
Students play a game designed to give them practice identifying coin names and values. They form two lines with coins spread out in between the teams and when the teacher calls out a coin, the two in front scramble to find the specified...
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Number Cents
Students identify the value of coins. In this number cents lesson, students use coins to create sets of equivalent values. They create patterns with coins and write the value of coins in two forms. Students count the value of given...
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Counting Money
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.