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Blogging Podcasting Presenting Making a movie YouTube Mapping Digital Storytelling Google Tools Timeline Writing a book Graphing || Online shopping practice Online Games Videos about money and its importance Cash register practice || Recognize money and money equivalents ie 2 nickels=one dime etc. Add and subtract to find totals. Count change. Recognize worths. || Money Unit! DAY 1 Grade Level: 1st
 * ** GRADE LEVEL: First ** || ** COURSE: Math ** || ** UNIT: Money ** || ** OBJECTIVES ** ||
 * Lesson || Technology || Idea for lesson using technology || As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: ||
 * The kids will learn what money is and what its worth, They should see the importance of money and learn how to use it because it occurs in our everyday lives. They should be able to count money/change and recognize equals. || Using the interest for research

Unit: Money

Assignment type: Introduction

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand what money is
 * Student will be able to recognize money
 * Student will understand when we use money

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Money Intro 1

Resources/materials needed: ,  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).In this lesson we will discuss what the kids already know about money. They will get a chance to share and then we will make a chart in class of what we already know. Then we will use the learning aids above to learn the basics about money.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):No homework, the kids can keep the sheet passed out in class as a reference.  Technology used:Worksheets  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: The kids can keep these worksheets as a reference.

DAY 2 Grade Level: First

Unit: Money

Assignment type:Introduction 2

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand What money looks like.
 * Student will be able to Recognize coins and bills
 * Student will understand how much money will be used in their lives.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Intro to Money

Resources/materials needed:Bills and Coins  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).In this lesson we will be doing an overview of money. Most of the kids should be somewhat familiar with money, but we will take this day to learn what money looks like and why we use money. We will have a discussion of what we already know about money, and then what we will be learning in the days to come concerning money.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):All the kids need to do is go home and count the number of coins in their piggy banks and make a graph using a Web2.0 tool. See My Example  Technology used:Computer, through the use of a Web2.0 tool they will create a graph to organize their information gathered.  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: The kids get a chance to learn how to graph on a computer, as opposed to by hand which will be helpful in the future in math courses particularly.

Need more practice recognizing money, try out this game or try drawing your own money!

DAY 3 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type:What is money worth?

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand the value of money
 * Student will be able to tell how much each coin or bill is worth.
 * Student will understand more of what money looks like.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: What is money worth?

Resources/materials needed:Coins and bills. Paper and pen.  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).In this lesson we will be learning the worth of money. We will be able to say what each coin or bill is worth and start being able to make change. We will recognize money even more than before with the knowledge of the presidents featured on the money.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):Study the flash cards until all 15 are in the Know pile  Technology used:A web2.0 tool is used to practice using flash cards online.  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Students learn all the ways that the internet is helpful. It helps them sort the cards into know and do not know piles so that they can go back and try again if they mess up.

DAY 4 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type:

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand coins.
 * Student will be able to tell about the characteristics, and worth of coins.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 or 2 hours

Title of lesson: Coin Scavenger Hunt

Resources/materials needed: Computer, and assignment  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs). In this lesson the kids will be doing an online scavenger hunt. The worksheet leads them to linked pages of information. They will click on the links, follow the instructions and answers the questions. The types of websites include videos, information, and games. Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred): Will be done in class and only taken home if needed. The final task of coin making will be presented to the class the nest class time Technology used: Computer, internet The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: This gives the kids a different type of learning. With this lesson they can complete everything on their own by making their way around the internet with the instructions given. They will learn through videos and games online as well.

[|Tell me about your coin!]

DAY 5 Grade Level: 1st Grade

Unit: Money

Assignment type:Powerpoint

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand how bills are made.
 * Student will be able to tell characteristics of bills.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 hour

Title of lesson: Money Powepoint

Resources/materials needed:  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):  Technology used:  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way:

DAY 6 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type: Making Change

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand how to make change
 * Student will be able to make change
 * Student will understand mulitple ways of making change

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Making Change

Resources/materials needed: Play Money, Pencils/paper  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).IN this lesson, we will be talking all about change. How there are many different ways to make change and practice examples.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred): No homework. 

DAY 7 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type:Currency

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand different currencies
 * Student will be able to recognize different currencies

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Currency

Resources/materials needed:Nothing  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).We will discuss that different currencies are used in different countries. The students will brainstorm why that is.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):No homework.  Technology used: Internet  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: We will be able to look up, as well as see in person, different currencies. By using the internet we can access bills or coins that we may never be able to see in real life.

DAY 8 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type: Research Letter Assignment

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand why Lincoln is honored by being on our money.
 * Student will be able to explain the accomplishments of a president who graces our money.
 * Student will understand that being featured on money is because of great accomplishments.

Time required to complete this lesson: Several hours

Title of lesson: Mr. Lincoln on the $5

Resources/materials needed:The assignment and rubric can be found online, as well as additional resources given by websites and books.  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).This lesson is a little different from the ones in this outline. Normally we are working with mostly math here, but we are taking a break to learn some history. We learned all about the appearances of money but now we will learn why this particular president is one of the few featured on our money and if the students think that is a good idea or not.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):This assignment will be started in class but finished as homework. We will research on Lincoln;s life in class and student will write the letter at home.  Technology used:The internet, online research sources, books.  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: the kids will get a chance to research online, as well as through books.To see some book sources go to my [|Shelfari]

DAY 9 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type:Mock Store

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand interacting with money.
 * Student will be able to make change.
 * Student will understand adding/subtracting to make change.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Mock Store

Resources/materials needed:Play money  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).On this day i will create a mock store for the students. The kids will take turns being the cashier or the costumers. They will have the opportunity to "buy things" and must give appropriate change.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):Watch the video to find out. media type="custom" key="7778403"  Technology used:Animoto video for instruction, children may make one if they wish or just present their info to the class another day.  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: The kids can make videos practicing their public speaking skills by themselves before in front of people.

DAY 10 Grade Level: 1st

Unit: Money

Assignment type:Field Trip

Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):
 * Student will understand how coins are made.

Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day

Title of lesson: Mint Field Trip

Resources/materials needed: Sack Lunch  Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).We will be taking a field trip to the mint to see how coins are made. Listen to the podcast for more detailed information.  Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):  Technology used: Instructional podcast  The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: Kids can learn in different ways, including auditory learning.