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Lesson Plan: Introduction to Money

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 2
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Introduction to Money

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify different denominations of U.S. coins and bills.
• Understand the value of each type of coin and bill.
• Perform simple addition using coins to make a specific amount.

Materials Needed

• Real or play money (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and one-dollar bills)
• Chart paper or whiteboard
• Markers
• Worksheets for practicing coin identification and simple addition
• A jar or container for a sorting game

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engagement:

   • Begin with a question: “Who has ever used money?” Allow students to share their experiences.
   • Show visuals of different coins and bills (pocket chart or a PowerPoint presentation).

2. Purpose:

   • Explain that today they will learn about different types of money, how much they are worth, and how to use them.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Presentation of Coins and Bills:

   • Introduce the following U.S. coins and their values:
     • Penny: 1 cent
     • Nickel: 5 cents
     • Dime: 10 cents
     • Quarter: 25 cents
   • Introduce the following bills and their values:
     • One-dollar bill: $1

2. Visual Aids:

   • Use the chart paper to display images and values of coins and bills while discussing their characteristics (size, color, and features).
   • Emphasize the importance of knowing these for everyday transactions.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Sorting Activity:

   • Divide students into small groups.
   • Provide each group with a mix of real or play coins.
   • Have them sort the coins by type (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters) and discuss in their groups how much each pile is worth.

2. Adding Coins:

   • Ask the groups to create different amounts using their sorted coins. For example:
     • “Can you make 15 cents using what you have?”
   • After a few minutes, ask for volunteers to share how they made various amounts.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Distribute a worksheet that includes:
     • A section for identifying coins and their values.
     • Simple addition problems where students must calculate the total value of given coins.
   • Encourage students to complete the worksheets individually.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Recap the coins and bills discussed during the lesson.
   • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about money today.

2. Exit Ticket:

   • Before leaving, have each student name one coin and its value on a sticky note and place it on the board.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during the sorting activity and group discussions.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of coin identification and addition.

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Additional Resources

• Books: "The Coin Counting Book" by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
• Games: Online interactive money games such as those found on ABCmouse or Khan Academy.

This lesson plan introduces the concept of money to Grade 2 students, engaging them with hands-on activities and interactive learning while adhering to educational standards for that grade level.