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Nickels, History, and Peace Lesson PlanNickels, History, and Peace Lesson Plan
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Nickels, History, and Peace

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Second graders examine the designs on nickels before 2004 and after when the new Peace Medal nickel was minted. They research the events that preceded the new design and explore the symbols of friendship on the new coin. They work in pairs to create skits about friendship.

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symbols, literary devices

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lewis and clark's expedition, nickel designs, symbols, math
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Year
2004
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