Curated OER
Grade 3 Math-Advanced 5
In this grade 3 math worksheet, 3rd graders answer a set of 20 'advanced' multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts. Answers may be checked online.
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Making Change
In this making change worksheet, students read about how to make change, then determine the correct amount of change for 4 items when paid with a given amount.
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Not So Snappy 14
In this math worksheet, students read the word problems that are supposed to reinforce problems solving strategy skills. The skill of number sense is emphasized.
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"Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday" by Judith Viorst
Students figure out the probability that the penny's sixth toss be heads also. They figure the probability of having six coin tosses in a row all end on the same side.
Curated OER
Applying the Lessons of the Soviet Union
Students use the economic lessons of the Soviet Union to analyze changes in the Post Office.
Curated OER
Writing Numbers Quiz
In this number words worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct way to write numbers as words in sentences.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Booker T. Washington:"fifty Cents and a Dream"
Young Booker T. Washington had a dream. That dream was to use the resources at his disposal to earn the money necessary to get an education that would allow him and others to become financially secure. This lesson based on the picture...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Convert Money Word Problems
Solve word problems that involve converting between U.S. dollars and cents and converting U.S. dollars to other units of money, like pesos. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Presidential $1 Coins
The U.S. Mint site provides some interesting information about the coinage of U.S. Presidents on our currency.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: A Battery That Makes Cents
Batteries are expensive to purchase in a store, but you can make one your self for exactly 24 cents. In this experiment, you will make your own voltaic pile using pennies and nickels and determine how many coins in a pile will make the...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Pennies Make Cents
This is a lesson that allows for students to examine pennies. Includes links to information about coins as well as activities. It also includes information on the history of the penny.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Converting Coins and Dollars in Words
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice converting money from coins into dollars.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Spotting Counterfeit Currency
This resource explains how to detect counterfeit money, what to do if you receive it, and the laws against it.
Read Works
Read Works: Making Cents
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how coins are minted. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Pennies Make Cents
Students will review the history of trade before money and will investigate the history of money. Students will locate information about the first coin authorized by the United States and will learn about the penny.
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Living Wages in Ca: Ratio and Rate in the Real World
In this KQED infographic, find out how much an adult in different-sized households needs to make to pay for basic monthly living expenses. In the accompanying classroom activity, students solve real-life problems involving rate and ratio...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Making Cents Out of Centimes: The Euro
Use this intermediate lesson to teach your learners about the European currency, the Euro. Interactive links take the learner to France where they learn about French money and French culture.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Five Cent Coin (Nickel)
Read the complete history of the current circulating nickel. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Ten Cent Coin (Dime)
Read the complete history of the current circulating dime. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Fifty Cent Coin (Half Dollar)
Read the complete history of the current circulating half-dollar. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
University of Missouri
University of Missouri: Wise Pockets: Four Dollars and Fifty Cents
This is a lesson geared towards elementary level students. Using the book Four Dollars and Fifty Cents by Eric Kimmel, the teacher instructs students about the terms creditor, debtor, collateral, credit, and credit report. Lesson...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Twenty Five Cent Coin (Quarter)
Read the complete history of the current circulating quarter. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Lincoln Cent (Penny)
Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.