| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Do I have enough money in my wallet? |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Mathematics
Do I Have Enough Money in My Wallet?
Year/Grade 4
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the U.S. National Math Standards for Grade 4, focusing on understanding money concepts, addition, and subtraction.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the topic by discussing the importance of money and how we use it in everyday life. Ask students about their experiences with money. |
| 2 | Currency Overview | 5 | Present different denominations of currency. Show real or play money for visual aid. Discuss how to identify and count money. |
| 3 | Distribute Printable Cards | 5 | Hand out printable cards that students will fill out during the lesson. Explain what information they will need to fill in related to money scenarios. |
| 4 | Activity: Money Scenarios | 10 | Present various spending scenarios, asking students to calculate if they have enough money using their cards. Walk around to assist students as needed. |
| 5 | Collect Cards | 3 | Randomly collect or check students' filled cards to assess understanding. Provide feedback as necessary without students presenting in front of the class. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Briefly explain the homework assignment related to the lesson, ensuring all students understand the expectations without having to present it. |
| 7 | Conclusion | 2 | Recap key concepts learned in the lesson and answer any remaining questions. Emphasize the importance of managing money. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to explore a very important topic—money! Can anyone tell me why money is important in our daily lives? Raise your hand! Yes, great answers! Money helps us buy the things we need and want, like food, toys, and even books. Has anyone ever been to a store and wanted to buy something? What did you have to think about before buying it? Yes, you had to make sure you had enough money! That’s what our lesson is all about today: figuring out if we have enough money in our wallets. Let’s dive in!"
"Now, let’s take a closer look at different types of money. Here on the board, I have pictures of various denominations of currency. Can anyone tell me what this is? Yes! It’s a dollar bill. What about this coin? Great job! That’s a quarter. We have pennies, nickels, dimes, and more. It’s important to know how much each one is worth so we can use them correctly. Can anyone tell me how much money this adds up to if I have three quarters and two dimes? Fantastic! Remember to always check your money and make sure you can count it properly."
"Alright, now I’m going to hand out some printable cards to each of you. These cards will help us keep track of the money we have. Please make sure to fill in your name at the top. On the card, you will write how much money you have based on different scenarios I’m going to give you. Be creative and think about the items you might want to buy. Make sure to fill in all the necessary information. I’ll give you a moment to complete that!"
"Now that everyone has their cards ready, we’re going to move on to some fun scenarios! I’ll read different situations, such as 'You want to buy a toy that costs $10' or 'You need to buy lunch for yourself that costs $5.' Your job is to check your card and see if you have enough money for these purchases. If you do, put a thumbs up! If not, let's calculate how much more you need. I’ll walk around to help anyone who needs it. Let's get started! Ready? Here’s the first scenario: ‘You want to buy an ice cream that costs $3.’ Go!"
"Great job, everyone! Now I’d like you to pass your cards to the front. I’ll quickly check them to see how you did. I'll provide feedback individually as necessary, but you won’t need to present them in front of the class. This will help us understand how well we’re grasping the concept of managing and counting money. Thank you for your cooperation!"
"Now, before we end today’s lesson, let’s talk about your homework. You will receive a homework assignment sheet that will include some money scenarios similar to what we practiced today. Your task is to work through these problems at home and bring them back to class next time. If you have any questions about the assignment, please don’t hesitate to ask me. Remember, it’s all about practicing what we learned today!"
"Before we wrap up, let’s have a quick recap. Who can tell me why it is important to know how much money we have? Yes, exactly! It's so we can make sure we can buy what we need without running short. Remember, managing our money wisely is a big part of being responsible. Does anyone have any last questions about what we learned today? Great! Thank you all for your participation. I can’t wait to see your homework next class!"
You are at a store and you see a toy that costs $15. You currently have three $5 bills and two $1 bills. Do you have enough money to buy the toy? If not, how much more do you need?
Imagine you want to buy a book that is priced at $12. You have seven $2 bills. Can you make this purchase? Explain your answer.
You are planning to go out for lunch that costs $8. If you have four $1 bills and a $5 bill, how much money do you have in total? Will you be able to buy your lunch? Show your calculation.
A friend wants to buy a game for $20. If they have two $10 bills, can they afford it? If they can, how much money will they have left?
You want to buy a bag of snacks for $3. If you have a quarter (25 cents), a dime (10 cents), and two pennies (2 cents), how much money do you have altogether? Can you buy the bag of snacks?
You found a coupon that gives you a $2 discount on a toy that originally costs $10. If you want to buy the toy and you have one $5 bill and three $1 bills, will you have enough money after using the coupon? How much will you have left?
If you need to save $30 for a special game, and you currently have $18 saved up, how much more money do you need to save? Write down how you would plan to save that amount.
Create a list of three items you would like to buy and the cost of each. Calculate the total amount of money needed to purchase all three items. Do you have enough money based on a fictional amount you decide to have?
You are given two $20 bills and you want to spend $25 on a new shirt. How much money will you have left after your purchase? Show your calculation.
Imagine you went to a movie that costs $10. If you paid with a $20 bill, how much change should you receive? What would you do with that change?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is money important in our daily lives? | |
| Can you name some different types of currency? | |
| How many quarters are needed to make a dollar? | |
| What is a penny worth? | |
| If you have three quarters and two dimes, how much money do you have in total? | |
| What should you consider before making a purchase? | |
| What do you need to do after filling out your printable card? | |
| How much does the ice cream cost in the scenario provided? | |
| If you want to buy a toy that costs $10 and you only have $7, how much more do you need? | |
| Why is it important to check how much money we have before buying something? | |
| What homework assignment will you receive after this lesson? | |
| Why is managing your money wisely important? | |
| What are some items you might want to buy using money? | |
| How can you check if you have enough money for your desired purchase? | |
| Why should we practice problems at home similar to today's lesson? |