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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Money |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 |
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Money
Elementary/Intermediate (Grades 2-5)
Mathematics
20
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, specifically related to understanding money, operations, and problem-solving.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly introduce the topic of money. Ask students what they know about money and its uses. |
| 2 | Currency Recognition | 5 min | Show different U.S. currency denominations. Engage students by asking them to identify each one. |
| 3 | Individual Practice | 5 min | Distribute worksheets with addition and subtraction problems involving money. Students work individually. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 min | Divide students into groups of 4. Each group receives a set of problems to solve collectively using play money. Encourage cooperation. |
| 5 | Review and Share | 3 min | Go over solutions to the group activity as a class without calling on students to present in front of the class. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 min | Assign homework related to money concepts, such as additional practice problems. Distribute the homework sheets. |
Students will complete a worksheet with additional money-related problems to practice addition and subtraction. This will be collected the next day for checking without group presentations.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic: money! Can anyone tell me what they know about money and its uses?"
[Pause for responses]
"Great answers! Money is an essential part of our daily lives, as it helps us buy the things we need and want. Let's explore it together!"
"Now, let’s take a closer look at different U.S. currency denominations. I have some printouts of U.S. bills and coins here. What is this?"
[Show a $1 bill]
"That's right, this is a one-dollar bill! How about this one?"
[Show a $5 bill]
"Excellent! And this is a five-dollar bill. Who can tell me what this is?"
[Show a quarter]
"Yes, that's a quarter! Each of these pieces of money has a different value, and they help us buy things of different prices. Now, let’s practice identifying them together!"
"I'm handing out some worksheets now. These worksheets have addition and subtraction problems involving money. Take a few minutes to work on them individually. Remember to take your time and show your work."
[Distribute worksheets]
"Go ahead and start! You have five minutes."
"Now that we’ve practiced individually, it’s time for a fun group activity! I’m going to divide you into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of problems to solve using play money."
[Divide students into groups]
"Remember, teamwork is essential! Work together to figure out the answers and help each other. You have ten minutes to complete this activity. Ready? Go!"
"Time's up! Let’s come back together as a class to review what you worked on. We'll go over the solutions together, so I want everyone to pay close attention. I'll call on different groups to share how they solved their problems. Let's start with Group 1."
[Guide the review]
"Great job on your answers! How about Group 2? What did you find?"
[Continue until all groups have shared]
"To wrap up our lesson today, I have a homework assignment for you. I would like you to complete another worksheet with additional money-related problems to practice what we discussed today."
[Distribute homework sheets]
"I'll collect these tomorrow, so make sure you do your best and remember to review those concepts! Thank you for your great participation today! Have a wonderful day!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom setting} | - Introduction to the topic of money |
| - Importance of money in daily life | ||
| - Encouragement for student participation | ||
| 2 | {Image: Different U.S. bills} | - Overview of U.S. currency denominations |
| - Identification of the one-dollar bill | ||
| - Identification of the five-dollar bill | ||
| - Identification of a quarter | ||
| - Value of different currency pieces | ||
| 3 | {Image: Worksheets with math problems} | - Distribution of worksheets for individual practice |
| - Addition and subtraction problems involving money | ||
| - Reminder to take time and show work | ||
| - Duration for completion: 5 minutes | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students working in groups} | - Group activity to enhance teamwork |
| - Students divided into groups of four | ||
| - Use of play money to solve problems | ||
| - Duration for completion: 10 minutes | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students sharing answers} | - Review of solutions as a class |
| - Group presentations on problem-solving | ||
| - Homework assignment: additional money-related problems | ||
| - Reminder to review concepts for best results in homework |