The Chinese, Dish with the Eight Buddhist Emblems contains symbols and visual references for learners to explore. They search for Buddhist symbolism on the dish and then they use their observation skills to locate and explore...

Students study the physical presence, imagery and written text on a reproduction of colonial currency. They apply their research to a modern day quarter to compare and contrast two coins. In addition, they design their own colonial...

In this different coins worksheet, 1st graders guess which piggy bank has the most money in it. Then students count the actual amount of money in each piggy bank by counting and adding up the coins.

In this money worksheet, 2nd graders study and analyze 7 clues in order to complete a table on how many coins each child has in total value.

Third graders investigate world currency by creating their own coin art.  In this government lesson, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of different coins and create their own design for a new one.  Students discuss and...

In this value of coins worksheet, 2nd graders find the value of 4 rows of coins. Students write the amount of each penny, nickel and dime underneath their picture and then add up all the coins on each row.

Students examine paper currency for its artistic value. They design their own piece of currency based on the artistic methods used in the design of real money.

Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They research Texas symbols online and create a design for the obverse and reverse sides a Texas quarter in a choice of media.

In this comparing weights worksheet, 2nd graders compare and contrast the weight of three different coins and then calculate the answers to eight questions.

Students study the historical figures and symbols of U.S. patriotism depicted on the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter coins and learn that artists designed the portraits and other images on the coins. They research Texas symbols and...

Students examine the Tennessee state quarter. They discuss Tennessee's musical heritage, examine all of the coins and as a group, create a song about coins or money. They also complete worksheets pertaining to the lesson.

Students explore economics by creating a budget. In this financial goal setting lesson, students investigate their use of time by completing a worksheet. Students identify financial goals they would like to achieve in the next several...

Students divide the movie, To Kill a Mockingbird, on video disc into meaningful scenes, or segments using a digitizer. They name the segments and then choose examples that illustrate an instance of money, power, or human relationships....

Young scholars use coins to help them explore the sun as a source of renewable energy. They go outside in the sunshine and make a design by placing coins on their piece of black construction paper.

Upper graders retrieve and verify information on life insurance policies through internet research. They discuss how life insurance policies work and make decisions as to what type of policy is best. They produce a timeline and define...

Learners create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising money for...

In this penny cards worksheet, 1st graders, working with a partner, cut out 8 cards, choose a card, move that many pennies, put the card back at the bottom of the pile and the first one done is the winner.

In this entertainment worksheet, students answer 6 questions about their top ten favorite movies. The questions have no right answer because they are subjective.

In this multi-step problem solving worksheet, students analyze a chart that shows musical instruments and their prices. After reading the instructions and examples provided, students solve two multi-step problems.

In this number sense worksheet, 3rd graders read and solve 4 word problems involving an amusement parks parking lot, rides and admission costs. Students read one math scenario and look over a price list chart in order to solve 2...

Young scholars examine the issue of littering. In this waste management lesson, students discover what littering is and how it affects the environment.

Feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful and important art of the Renaissance, including paintings, sculptures, and architecture. The slides take care to detail the characteristics of each art form, but the presentation really lends...

Even those experienced teachers of Hamlet can find much to like in a guide that offers many fresh ideas for activities. Class members may take on the role of FBI profilers that investigate Claudius and Hamlet as murderers, or...

Students review what they already know about birds. Using the internet, they discover major issues involved with birds in Illinois. In groups, they determine what they can do to help them and contact a local agency.