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How Many Ways to Make a Dollar |
Credits:
Linda Sulley,
Amanda Messick
Thornton Elementary School
Thornton, CO
Date Created: 3/15/2002 3:53:04 PM EST
VITAL INFORMATION
Subject Matter:
Elementary
Grades:
2
Software Application:
StarOffice Draw
LESSON DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Students will use the Star draw program to create four different ways to make a dollar. Students will create a coin and then copy and paste it to make $1.00.
State & National Standards:
CO- Colorado Academic Standards
« Subject : Mathematics
« Standard 1: Students develop number sense and use numbers and number relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Numbers play a vital role in our daily lives, from cooking to reading the newspaper to performing jobs. Because we use numbers to measure, to count, to order, and to label, it is important to understand the many uses of numbers. These include knowing both the symbols for and the meanings of various kinds of numbers, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, roots, exponents, logarithms, and scientific notation. Number sense is "common sense" about numbers. Students with number sense recognize the relative magnitudes of numbers and relationships between numbers; for example, 1/2 is equivalent to .5 and 50%. In addition, they have references for measures of common objects and situations in the environment. They know how much a million is and how much a loaf of bread costs. Developing number sense strengthens studentsę ability to acquire basic facts, to solve problems, and to determine the reasonableness of results.
« Grade/Level : CO- Colorado Academic Standards
« Grade/Level : Grades K-4
Performance Indicator 1.1: Demonstrating meanings for whole numbers, and commonly-used fractions and decimals (for example, 1/3, 3/4, 0.5, 0.75), and representing equivalent forms of the same number through the use of physical models, drawings, calculators, and computers
Performance Indicator 1.4: Developing, testing, and explaining conjectures about properties of whole numbers, and commonly-used fractions and decimals (for example, 1/3, 3/4, 0.5, 0.75)
Local Standards:
Instructional Technology Skills Continuum
Standard #2: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
- uses special function keys such as: tab, number pad keys, keyboard shortcuts, alt, control and symbols ($, #, %, etc.).
- edits text by using select /deselect, cut/copy/paste, delete, and undo.
- places the cursor at a specific location.
- uses drawing tools such as: lines, shapes, text tool, magnifying glass, etc.
Lesson Outcomes:
Students will learn how to make a dollar using various coin combinations.
Assessment:
Student work will be evaluated on the correct combination of coins adding up to $1.00. All students will be expected to have four different combinations.
Assessment/Rubrics:
CLASSROOM & TIME MANAGEMENT
Student Prerequisites:
Students are able to recognize quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.
Lesson Preparation:
Students will have used play money to make change and create a dollar several ways.
Time Frame:
2 class periods. 30 Min. per class.
Implementation Steps:
Students will open Star Office drawing program. They will use the rectangle tool to create a dollar. They will select the rectangle and use the color bar to make it green.They will then type One dollar on the rectangle. Students will use the circle key to create coins. They will use the color bar to make them gray or copper to represent the different coins. They will type the value of each coin.They will then copy and paste the coins to make various combinations of coins equal to $1.00.
RESOURCES
Lesson Resources:
I used the attached file to help students practice grouping various coins and calculating the value of the grouping. They used play money to determine how many coins they would need to pay for each item on the list.
Attachments:
STUDENT PRODUCT(S)
Product(s) Description:
Attached is an example of a completed student money drawing.
Attachments:
REFLECTION
Comments:
This activity helped students to become more familiar with the copy/paste features on the Sun Ray. Students had to practice using the shape tools to make their coins. Using the projector is a must in this lesson so that your students have a visual aid when making their coins.
Download the Concession Stand file:
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Developed under a grant from Sun Microsystems, Inc. Open Gateways at Mountain View
Elementary School by Steve Gandy, Technology Coordinator - mountain.adams12.org/TISS
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