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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	recognizing coins
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Recognizing Coins

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify different U.S. coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter).
• Students will understand the value of each coin and how to use them in simple transactions.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast the different coins based on their features.

Materials

• Real coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) or plastic coin replicas
• Coin identification worksheet
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector or smartboard (if available)
• "Coin Song" video (optional for engagement)
• Homework assignment sheet

Grade/Age Group

Grade 2

Subject

Mathematics

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.8: Solve word problems involving money.
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.9: Use place value understanding to show the value of coins.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly discuss the importance of coins. Show real coins to the class and identify them.
2	Coin Identification	10	Teach students about each coin (name, appearance, value). Use a projector/smartboard if available. Show videos if applicable.
3	Guided Practice	5	Hand out coin identification worksheets. Allow students to work in pairs to complete the worksheet while providing assistance.
4	Hands-On Activity	5	Set up a 'store' where students can practice using coins to 'buy' items labeled with prices.
5	Review and Discussion	3	Come back together as a class and review what was learned. Ask questions to gauge understanding.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Distribute homework assignment sheets with a task to identify and draw coins from around the house. Explain that students will not present their homework.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during discussions and activities.
• Collect worksheets and homework for completion and understanding.

Homework

• Identify and draw at least three different coins that they find at home.
• Students should not present their homework in class, but it will be checked for completion.

Lesson script