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Polymer Physics on the Playground

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate what materials allow them to slide down a slide the fastest. They set up test procedures and carry out an experiment.
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Check Out Your Change!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils examine a coin and write down details about the coin. They use appropriate tools and techniques to gather information. They employ logic to determine differences between the coins.
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Worth Their Weight

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students weigh various circulating coins in grams, and record their findings on a data chart for comparisons. They compare weights of coins and use subtraction of decimals to find the difference.
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Minting a New Mint

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore why the Founding Fathers felt it was necessary to have a solitary form of money used throughout the land. Students create their own money systems and have a class sale to simulate the confusion of multiple forms of...
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One for the Money

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders sort items as they are shown one at a time by the teacher. They attempt to identify the one physical trait the teacher is looking for (metal and not metal). After several objects have been shown and placed in groups, the...
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Math Bargains

For Teachers 1st
First graders use real coins or concrete models of coins to solve problems involving the purchase of items. They use cons and simulate going to a bargain store to purchase items. Students record the total cost of items. Pupils make a...
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Money Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review coins and their values. In this coin recognition instructional activity, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's...
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What are Quarters Made of?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Coin Conversions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in the study of conversions from decimals to percents while examining monetary values. They explain the relationships between the equivalency interchanging decimals with percents. Then students write about the...
Worksheet
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Money Counting Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting money learning exercise, students study the coins in each of 4 rows and count the amount of money they total. Students write the total amount.
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Money Counting Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this counting coins worksheet, learners look at the coins in each row, total their amount, and write their total in the blank.
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Money Counting Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting coins instructional activity, students look at the coins in each row, total their amount, and write their total in the blank.
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Sorting Sizes

For Teachers Pre-K
Students follow a pattern. In this sorting lesson plan, students are given various objects and they must sort them from smallest to largest.
Worksheet
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Math Maven's Mysteries

For Students 4th - 5th
For this story problems worksheet, students read the story problem of 'The Case of Daryl the Dirty Dealer.' Students then determine how much money Daryl should return to his little sister.
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Expansion Learning

Expansion Learning: Math Activity: Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes

For Students 3rd
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of counting pennies, nickels, and dimes. Immediate feedback is given.
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Pennies a Little Goes a Long Way Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Use this fun learning game in your classroom to help students understand the value of money. Groups of students will be exchanging pennies for other types of coins.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
Add different combinations of pennies, nickels, and dimes with this online game. You can see the percent of correct answers you have, as well as running totals of correct and incorrect answers.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Nickels and Pennies

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
Use this interactive online game to find the sums of different combinations of pennies and nickels. The game keeps a running total of correct and incorrect answers, as well as the percent of correct answers.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Lets Go Shopping With Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows students to count dimes, nickels, and pennies to pay for different items. Use this flipchart in addition to your lesson or as a center activity.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Dimes and Pennies

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Use this online game to add different combinations of dimes and pennies. The game keeps a percent score of your correct answers, as well as a running total of the number of your correct and incorrect answers.
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Dollars, Dimes, and Pennies

For Students 1st - 4th Standards
Practice counting money using this online game. You'll be adding different combinations of dollars, dimes, and pennies together. The game keeps a running total of your correct and incorrect answers, as well as the percent of correct...
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies

For Students K - 1st Standards
Students can practice adding coins using the interactive games and practice exercises provided on this site.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Making Fair Trades

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students make fair trades using pennies and nickels or pennies and dimes. They will also review coins and their names.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Money Money

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This chart is designed to assess students' prior knowledge of coin recognition and then introduce a technique for adding pennies, nickels and dimes that equal 100 cents or less.

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