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Musical Change

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Young learners record observations about different coin denominations and create a song about coins to the traditional song, "The Wheels on the Bus." This lesson plan is based on the Tennessee Quarter Reverse, and has all sorts of excellent blackline masters embedded in the plan. A terrific resource!

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coins, money

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coins, money, denominations, tennessee quarter reverse, social studies
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Project-Based Learning
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