Spotlight on Pennies
Unit 6: U.S. Currency
TEKS & Objectives
7.13 Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one’s life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor. The student is expected to: student is expected to:
7.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
We will develop an economic way of thinking.
I will solve problems as a knowledgeable consumer.
WHOLE GROUP 1
1. Review days of the week.
2. Calendar Time
Click the calendar icon below to go to the Starfall webpage.
3. View coin presentation.
4. Review coins.
PAPER-BASED SKILLS
Use the picture below to complete activities below:
Level 1
Level 2
- Coin mazes (8 pages, first two shown; remainder to be completed subsequent lessons)
- Catch those coins 1
TECH APPS
1. Play a game at Tiny Tap.
2. Complete assignment at Brainzy.
Identifying Coins: Couch Fishing
Color Simon
Look for the assignment with today’s date.
Click here for access codes.
WHOLE GROUP 2
1. “Coins (Identify)”
2. Bonus coloring page!
Lesson Resources
- All about coins PPT
- All about coins Slides
- Coin sorting cut and paste
- All about the penny
- The penny
- Coin mazes (8 pages, first two shown; remainder to be completed subsequent lessons)
- Catch those coins 1
- Penny coloring page
Extras
- money-math-learning-coins-workbook.pdf (level P)
- money-math-coins-workbook.pdf (level K)
- money-math-workbook.pdf (level K)
- money-money-money-workbook.pdf (grade 1)
- dollars-and-sense-workbook.pdf (grade 2)