Description:
Students use the New Mexico quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Science, and Social Studies
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Students use the Wyoming quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Science, and Social Studies
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This activity invites students to read about American culture in the early 1900s, and make comparisons to today's society.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Students use the Montana quarter as a starting point in this collection of grade-specific plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the 2010 Native American $1 Coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the new 2010 cent design as the starting point to research the union shield and create a podcast or recording.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Students will use the 2011 Native American $1 Coin as a basis for understanding treaties and problem solving.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Whether it's conquering a fear, or learning something new, we set goals for ourselves all the time. This Teacher Feature challenges students to look to Helen Keller, the subject of Alabama’s quarter reverse, as a model for setting personal goals. Students will brainstorm and write about a personal goal that they have, and a plan for reaching that goal.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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After visiting the Gold Rush in Time Machine Era 5, students will learn about the Old Spanish Trail as a route of commerce.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
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Don’t just show your students the peace medal on the nickel, have them design their own!
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Students will read the Gettysburg Address to understand the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, and the impact of historical speeches.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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After visiting the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Time Machine Era 7, the students will understand how the Earth's layers interact to cause changes in the Earth's surface.
Subject Areas:
Science and Social Studies
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Students use the Alaska quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
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In honor of the Iowa quarter, teach your students the value of recycling with this environmentally friendly activity!
Subject Areas:
Mathematics and Social Studies
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Students use the 2009 American Samoa quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar to learn about symbolism.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Work with your class to locate the countries which won medals in the 2006 Winter Olympics. This activity can also be amended to fit any international sporting event (past or present) that happens to interest your students.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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Students learn about the bald eagle and its symbolism in this classroom activity.
Subject Areas:
Science and Social Studies
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In this activity, students take a closer look at Missouri's rich history.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the WEst Virginia quarter ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn more about the Panama Canal and its importance to trade, travel, and exploration. Using the 1915 Panama-Pacific 50-dollar coin, students will locate the Panama Canal and identify its historical significance.
Subject Areas:
Mathematics and Social Studies
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Using Plinky's "Create a Card" game as practice, students will create a class store where they will experiment in the roles as vendor and consumer. Students will use paper money to buy and sell various proucts, while keeping track of spending and profits.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
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After introducing students to a bit of the history of coin production, they will explore and be able to explain the methods of production that are currently used.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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The interesting thing about coins is that there have been many changes in design over the years. Have your students work in pairs to trace the design history of a currently circulating coin and display their findings on a timeline.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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The 1936 Battle of Gettysburg Commemorative Half Dollar helps to tell the story about the turning point in the Civil War. Use some of these ideas to build on your students' interest in the Civil War.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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This activity invites your students to take a closer look into Ben Franklin's views about money. Building on this knowledge, students are then asked to develop a quote in the style of Franklin to reflect their own thoughts on the same topic.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Colorado quarter?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
After visiting the 1943 World War II era in the Time Machine, the students will compare the cost of living during World War II to that of the present day and understand changes that the economy experienced during that time.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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Students will use the Daniel Boone half dollar and Quarter Explorer to explore the United States.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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In honor of the 1793 Washington Ship halfpenny, students will read the Declaration of Independence in order to summarize why the United States did not choose to become a monarchy.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
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After visiting the 1956 Civil Rights era in the Time Machine, the students will research African-Americans who have been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
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Students will use a compass to locate cardinal and ordinal directions. They will also describe and complete a "journey" using the compass, create a scale map, and relate this experience to the Expedition of Lewis and Clark.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies and Technology
Description:
Students use the District of Columbia quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Description:
Explore the world of collections using graphs, reports, and the students' own experiences.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the 1795 Half Eagle to learn about the different United States Mint facilities
Subject Areas:
Mathematics and Social Studies
Description:
In honor of the new Peace Medal Nickel and the 2004 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Silver Dollar, why not teach your students about Lewis and Clark’s famous journey?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Do your students know how much they rely on certain inventions and technologies every day? Open their eyes to the impact of inventions on their daily lives with this fun and valuable activity.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Sure you've heard of the March of Dimes® but what does an organization that was initially formed to fight polio have to do with dimes? Read about how this organization's name came about, then involve your students in aiding a charitable organization of their own choice.
Subject Areas:
Mathematics and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Guam quarter?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn and apply details from the 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence quarter.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Hawaii quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn about cause and effect and the accomplishments of Rutherford B. Hayes.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will visit Colonial America in the Time Machine and discover the process that a citizen today must follow in order to make or change a law.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Using the example of the 1923 Monroe Doctrine Centennial commemorative half dollar, students will research and learn about the importance and meaning of honoring historic documents and policy statements on coins.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the U.S. Infantry coin to understand and appreciate the work of the Infantry.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the America the Beautiful™ Quarters Program lesson plans to explore national sites.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
In this activity, students will use the Michigan quarter reverse design in identifying the long "a" sound (a).
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Idaho Quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the 2012 Native American $1 Coin to understand the horse’s cultural influence.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Description:
Sure there are many famous men who grace our country's coins, but there are also a few coins that feature some of America's most historically important women. Students will conduct a jigsaw reading activity about some of our country's influential women, and will decide which of these women deserves to have a coin of her own.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will identify key events in the establishment of Jamestown and the settlement's lasting impact.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the Chaco Culture quarter to see the importance of kivas to Southwestern peoples.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
The Westward Journey Nickel Series(TM)Lesson Plans celebrating the American Bison nickel are now available and ready for use in your classroom.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the Minnesota quarter ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
After visiting Era 3 in the Time Machine, use some of these ideas to build on your students’ interest in the Corps of Discovery!
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the Oregon quarter ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
In honor of the 1925 Concord sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, students will learn about Paul Revere and the events that led up to the first two battles of the Revolutionary War, fought in Massachusetts in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the Kansas quarter ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Are you more likely to see a certain Mint location marked on coins depending on where you live? This hands-on activity teaches students about probability using coins as manipulatives. Students will also explore the factors that affect probability.
Subject Areas:
Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the Texas quarter and ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Acadia National Park quarter to understand the park’s unique features.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Re-create history with your students by having them develop their own systems of money. They will soon realize why our founding fathers decided it was a better idea to have one rather than many types of currency in our country.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Although today there are only 4 mint facilities in the United States, there once were many more across this land of ours. Invite your students to research what significant historical events led to the opening and closing of United States Mints throughout this country.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
In honor of the California Quarter, students will read and learn about the accomplishments of John Muir. Students will gather information about one of the United States National Parks founded by John Muir.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Nebraska quarter?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Nevada quarter?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
In this activity, students will examine the influence of a single man on his society. They will analyze and communicate ways in which Thomas Jefferson effected change in his country.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Lesson plans are available for all grade levels relating to the bison and the North Dakota quarter.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Northern Mariana Islands Quarter Coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
In this activity, your students will explore the contributions to society made by Booker T. Washington and other African-American citizens who have appeared on U.S. commemorative coins in the past. Then have your students conduct their own research to determine other notable African-American citizens that they believe deserve to be commemorated in the same way.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Did you know that we have a collection of lesson plans written for the release of the Ocean in View Nickel ready to download today?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Oklahoma quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will identify the branches of government, who leads each branch and its responsibilities. Students will also have a general understanding of the Supreme Court.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the Chickasaw National Recreation Area quarter to learn about the Lincoln Bridge.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Presidential $1 Coin Program?
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn about the Electoral College and the accomplishments of Benjamin Harrison through his Presidential $1 Coin.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn about Grover Cleveland's accomplishments through his second Presidential $1 Coin.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Washington dollar as a starting point in this collection of grade-specific plans.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
Students will learn about James A. Garfield through the Presidential $1 Coin.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Use the 2009 James K. Polk Presidential $1 Coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Presidential $1 Coin Program?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Presidential $1 Coin Program?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Presidential $1 Coin Program?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Adams dollar as a starting point in this collection of grade-specific plans.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
Students use the Van Buren Presidential $1 Coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Presidential $1 Coins?
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn about the contributions of Ulysses S. Grant through the Presidential $1 Coins.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn about William McKinley’s accomplishments through his Presidential $1 Coin.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the Denali National Park and Preserve quarter to understand the importance of subsistence living.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Puerto Rico quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
In this activity, students will compare and contrast the natural resources in different regions across the country.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Do you know that we have a collection of lesson plans based on the Return to Monticello Nickel and the other four nickels in the Westward Journey Nickel Series™? The Westward Journey Nickel Series celebrates the 200th anniversary of the journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
Students will learn about the past and present histories, cultures, and currencies of three countries-France, Japan, and New Zealand.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
After visiting the Civil War in Time Machine Era 6, students will learn about the Underground Railroad.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the South Dakota quarter as a starting point in this collection of grade-specific plans.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Many of the people who traveled all the way to California to find gold in the mid-1800s had to quickly hit the trails again in order to buy necessary and affordable goods in order to live. Test out this research/journal writing activity with your students to introduce them life in the western states during this time.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will learn and apply details about the 1986 Statue of Liberty commemorative half dollar.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
In honor of the Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar, students will read and learn about the accomplishments of John Paul Jones and the Continental Marines. Students will understand the importance of famous quotes and mottos.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Students use the 2009 U.S. Virgin Islands quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the Star-Spangled Banner coin to comprehend the anthem's lyrics and importance.
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Utah quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies
Description:
Women have been involved in every military conflict in our nation’s history. In this activity, students will commemorate one female veteran by researching her story and designing a monument in her honor.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will use the Vicksburg National Military Park quarter to learn about Vicksburg’s part in the Civil War.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Washington Quarter as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans
Subject Areas:
Art, Science, and Social Studies
Description:
Students will understand cause and effect and relate it to a historical event. Students will research the meaning behind the symbols and images used on the Indian Head Cent.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Challenge your students to use their imagination in solving one of history’s most perplexing mysteries, the disappearance of the Roanoke Island Colony.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
Students will discuss the role of Lady Liberty as a symbol of American freedom, and will personally reflect about what freedom means to them.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
After visiting the year 1935 in the Time Machine, students will learn more about the Great Depression by researching FDR's New Deal programs.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
Description:
Students will research and creatively present information that they learned regarding the world's first known coins.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
In honor of the Vermont Copper, students will read about Ethan Allen and his militia group, The Green Mountian Boys, to understand how they helped Vermont become an independent republic in 1777.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts and Social Studies
Description:
After examining Illinois' quarter reverse, students will explore and write about the controversy that arose the first time President Lincoln's image was placed on a coin, the Lincoln cent.
Subject Areas:
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology
Description:
Students will use the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program lesson plans to explore national sites.
Subject Areas:
Science and Social Studies
Description:
Students use the Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 Coin as the starting point in this collection of grade-specific lesson plans.
Subject Areas:
Social Studies
