Lesson 1

Subject:  Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts

Learner Outcomes:
            The students will learn about the barter system by using the internet.
            The students will learn how the coin currency and money is made and take a video field trip to the mint via
            "The Money Story" by the United States Mint and The Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
            The students will make a money book using pictures from the internet and tell what metal each coin is
            made out of.  The students will make a money dictionary and look up terms on the internet.
 

Duration of Lesson:
        Three one hour periods

Materials:
        The Monster Money Book, "The Money Story", construction paper, glue, scissors, computer,
        monitor, printer, internet access, "Coin Critter", stapler.

Technology Tools/Courseware:
         Computer, monitor, printer, internet access, VCR and Video and Television, Coin Critters (CD Rom),
          WV Basic Skills, The Money Story VCR), Microsoft Word (ONLINE TUTORIAL), Have Acceptable Use
          Policy Permission slips  for student to use the Internet (WV Policy 2460)

Teacher Notes:

• Have example of different coins for the students to view and feel.
• Have examples of paper money.
• You may want to bring in samples of other countries' money.

Procedures:
      Day 1
           1. Introduce the unit with the story "The Monster Money Book"
           2. Have discussion on money terminology.
           3. Watch the video "The Money Story."
           4. Have the students draw different ideas to trade (barter system).
       Day 2
            1. Use the internet to find pictures of money and make a picture money book out of construction paper.
            2. Use the Microsoft Word for the word processing program.
        Day 3
              1. Make a money word dictionary using the following terms allowance, bill, barter, cent, dollar, borrow,
                  budget, cash, check, coin, debit, donation, dues, earn, expense, interest, invest, lend, money,
                  price, profit, save, savings account, spend, treasurer, withdraw.
              2. Divide up word list so each group has an equal number to look up. Publish students work on
                  Microsoft Word.
 

Modifications:
        Be aware of the students with IEP/504 plans and their modification. Pair with a buddy.

Enrichment Activities:
        Compare the US currency to other countries currency.

Evaluation/Assessment:
        1. Students will be asked to identify and asked the value of different coins and bills.
        2. Rubric

West Virginia Standards:
        Math
           3.47, 3.48, 3.26.
        Science
           3.7
        Technology
           3.52
        Language
           3.11, 3.17, 3.57, 3.85
        Social Studies
           3.7

National Standards:
         Mathematics:
                1.  Uses a variety of strategies in the problem solving process.
                2.  Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of number.
                3.  Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation.
           Language Arts:
                 1.  Uses the general skills and strategies of the writing process.
                 2.  Uses the general skills and strategies of the reading process.
           Social Studies:
                 1.  Understands and knows how to analyze chronological relationships and patterns.
                 2.  Understands how democratic values came to be, and  how they have been exemplified by people,
                  events, and symbols.
           Science:
                 1.  Understand the properties and structures and property of matter.
 

References:
            Teacher:
              The Monster Money                                                   Book
              The Money Story                                                        Video
              Money Rock                                                                Video
              Time, Money and Measurement Volume XXIII        Video

             Students:
                WV Basic Skills Program                         WV Schools computer program
               The Minting Process Revealed                Online Activity
               Coin Critter                                                CD-ROM
            `     The History of Money                              Web site
 
 
 

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Authors: Matthew Plante Linda Frye Mary Gannon