Third graders learn what money is and the value of U.S. coins — penny, nickel, dime, quarter — and the dollar. Knowing coin values is the first step to counting, saving, and making change.
Students will be able to…
Money helps us trade for what we need. How much is each coin worth?
Project this and match each coin to its value — tap the coin, then tap the amount.
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Money helps us trade for what we need — how much is each coin worth?
Students explore.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the C3 Framework (Economics) & the National Standards for Personal Financial Education.
Explain how money is used.
Identify coin values.
Understand exchange & value.
Count money accurately.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students count a small handful of coins and say the total. A printable coins sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.