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In this math lesson, learners count and compare amounts of money less than or equal to one dollar.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 8 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners use number sense and mental math strategies to estimate the price of a sign.

free Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners estimate how many pennies are in a jar by predicting and counting handfuls of pennies.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this Cyberchase activity, roll the die and count off spaces on the game board to earn money and collect CyberSquad autographs. To win the game, be the first to buy four different autographs.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity (Page 8 of the Dining Out! PDF), younger learners select items from a menu and count out the total amount needed using the fewest bills and coins possible.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math game (Page 15 of the Dining Out! PDF), learners figure discounts and/or profit increases for various food totals. Learners add decimals to $100.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math activity (Page 11 of the Dining Out! PDF), younger learners count out the total amount of money needed to purchase trail mix using the fewest number of bills/coins possible.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will plan a snack within a budget. With a $20 limit (theoretical) to spend on snack for everyone, learners look over grocery store circulars and make their shopping lists.

free Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this art-related activity, learners make a coin rubbing—a process similar to what archeologists may do with ancient artifacts. This activity can be used in connection with a history or art lesson.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners will collect pennies to donate and will combine charitable giving with estimating and calculating with money. To start choose a charity or something to save up for together.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will play a coin toss game where the highest total wins. Combine coin recognition, addition, and probability with a game learners can play on their own.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity, learners play a card game to practice adding coins quickly, just like a banker. First, learners create coin cards. Next, the cards are dealt to each player.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners make wallets or purses and then participate in a variety of money-related activities. First, learners make their own paper money and paper wallets or purses.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - 6 1 to 2 hours
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In this math activity, learners pretend there is a special store that lets you pay for toys by their height in pennies.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity, learners pretend there is a special store that lets you pay for toys by their weight in pennies.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity, learners earn "money" by completing simple tasks. Learners complete as many "jobs" as possible in a set amount of time.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners apply measurement skills to determine, in dollar bills, the capacity of a suitcase.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners balance chemical equations and discover the law of conservation of mass. Learners use coins to model molecules to balance the equations.

free Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners role-play as wait staff at the Kidtropolis Diner. It's the end of the night and it's time for the staff to collect their tips.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes