U.s. Mint: Which Came First? [Pdf]

Students examine American coins. In this American currency lesson, students study how American money came to be as well as the responsibilities of the U.S. Mint. Students discover details regarding American coins and design their own coins.

Introduce students to the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark's Expedition. Then take a look at the Peace Medal nickel and differentiate between heads and the tails sides. Finally, do a coin-flip activity, and record and analyze the...

In this four-part lesson, students will demonstate knowledge of the sequencing of events by studying the westward journey, use terms that indicate the sequence of events and demonstrate an understanding of certain historical figures in...

Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.

In this four-part instructional activity, examine the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark's Expedition. Then take the learners on a simulated bison hunt to understand the importance of the bison as a food and...

In this four-part lesson, students study the map of the Louisiana Purchase and the trail of Lewis and Clark's Expedition. Then, build a classroom map displaying the events of the Westward Expansion.

Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.

Find out the history of the Monticello Nickel, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.

Find out the history of the Roosevelt Dime, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.

Find out the history of the half dollar coin, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.