Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transition Metals (II)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss transition metals, their properties, and where they are located on the periodic table as well as why transition metals are ideal for coins. After discussion, they conduct an experiment using copper in the form of old...
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...
Interactive
Curated OER

Pennies, Nickels, and Quarters

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this coin counting worksheet, students identify the coins of pennies, quarters, and nickels and count the total amount of money for 5 problems.
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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Smart- Counting Coins

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover the name and value of coins. For this counting money lesson, students identify heads and tails of coins and the value of each coin. Students visit websites and play games. Students then write a poem about money.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Dollar for Penny

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students demonstrate different ways to make a dollar. In this consumer math lesson, students read the book A Dollar for Penny and identify the value of each coin. Students determine combinations of coins that can make up a dollar.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buggin' Out (Identifying and Adding Amounts of Money)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Learners complete several money worksheets...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Two-Digit Numbers Using Dimes and Pennies

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine regrouping when adding, by using dimes and pennies to borrow.  In this addition lesson, 1st graders work together as a whole group, working together with the teacher. 
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
Fuel the Brain

Money (Nickels & Pennies)

For Students 3rd
Your class knows the value of coins, but can they identify which coin is which? With images of different coins, your youngsters will find out how much money Xavier and Destiny have and what they can buy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Coin Identity and Coin Value

For Teachers K
Students identify characteristics of a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, match the value of coins, and practice using money for a purchase.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

ALL EQUIVALENCIES - MAKING 25 CENTS

For Teachers 1st
First graders individually use the computer to manipulate pennies, nickels, and dimes to equal the value of a quarter. Students show different values in a variety of ways. With the teacer students complete worksheet located on the white...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

All Equivalencies-Making 25 cents

For Teachers 1st
First graders manipulate pennies, nickels, and dimes to equal the value of a quarter. Students display the value of a quarter in a variety of ways. Students model ways to make 25 cents.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coin Hunt and It's Variations

For Teachers K
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coins Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify different coins and use their values in combination with each other to buy different objects. In this coins lesson plan, 1st graders identify the value of a quarter, dime, nickel, and penny, and use them to buy items.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Value of Coins

For Students 2nd
What a quick and easy way to practice the names of and values of coins! This short activity has a picture of a coin, such as a nickel, and a space to have students write down its name and its value. While not a comprehensive review, this...
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Wants and Needs

For Teachers 1st
Here is an outstanding lesson on wants versus needs designed for 1st graders. Pupils listen to the book, Something Good which presents themes on wants, needs, choice, resources, and counting money. Pupils complete worksheets embedded in...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Pat Brisson's Benny's Pennies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners listen to the book, "Benny's Pennies" and conduct math and language arts lessons to go along with the book. They demonstrate their ability to count pennies, understand proper sequence, and rewrite a story using different...
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nickels and Pennies 2

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

Money Skills

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Young mathematicians learn to make sense out of money with this collection of skills practice worksheets. From identifying the different coins and bills in the US currency system, to counting money and correctly using the dollar and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the value of the penny, nickel, dime, quarter and dollar. They demonstrate how different coin combinations equal the same amounts of money and write money amounts using the decimal point and dollar sign. They try to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Trip to the Toy Store

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize and identify the value of a penny, nickel and dime. They spend play money in a simulated toy store and match their coins to the purchase price of a toy of their choice.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Find Out About Money

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify coins (pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters), and their attributes, including physical characteristics and value.