Creative Coin Combinations. Unit Plans [electronic resource]

This unit of study for grades K-2 focuses on counting coins and coin equivalencies up to 50 cents, making use of a literature connection. The unit provides key words; recommends subject areas and approximate length of time; poses an essential question or problem; provides a unit introduction; notes...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ERIC)
Corporate Author: United States Mint
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2002.
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Summary:This unit of study for grades K-2 focuses on counting coins and coin equivalencies up to 50 cents, making use of a literature connection. The unit provides key words; recommends subject areas and approximate length of time; poses an essential question or problem; provides a unit introduction; notes four individual lessons ((1) For Sale!; (2) Mixing Coins; (3) Stamping Coins; (4) Matching Pairs), and suggests a culminating activity. Each of the four lesson plans provides keywords and time duration; offers a brief description; addresses national standards; notes objectives; lists materials needed; outlines a detailed step-by-step procedure for classroom implementation; addresses assessment; and suggests differentiated learning options. (BT)
Item Description:ERIC Document Number: ED476341.
Availability: The U.S. Mint, 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20220. For full text: http://www.usmint.gov/kids/.
ERIC Note: For additional units on coins, see SO 034 535-536.
Physical Description:16 pages.
Audience:Practitioners.
Teachers.