Sure, you can use coins to teach basic arithmetic. But why stop there, hardly scratching the surface? The study of language arts, social studies, and advanced math—not to mention science—can benefit from the infusion of a little metal.
You don't need to take our word for it: Classroom teachers helped design all the lesson plans on this site. Not only have these activities passed the "kid test," but they were developed with National Standards in mind.
Presidential $1 Coin Lesson Plans
Tap into this educational series of lesson plans and resources for grades K through 12!
- Learn more about the Presidential $1 Coin Program.
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Native American $1 Coin Program Lesson Plans
Use lesson plans for grades K through 6 created to work with this program.
- Explore Native American history through the Native American $1 Coins Program.
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2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program Lesson Plans
Grades K through 6 will benefit from the historic designs through these lesson plans.
- Explore Lincoln’s life through the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One Cent Program.
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District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program
Lesson Plans
Grades K through 6 will benefit from the quarters’ historic designs through these lesson plans.
- Explore the District and US territories through the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Program.
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50 State Quarters® Program Lesson Plans
The United States Mint now offers lesson plans in this educational series for grades K through 12!
- Find out more about this popular coin program.
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Westward Journey Nickel Series™ Lesson Plans
Take advantage of this educational series with lesson plans and resources for grades K through 12!
- Take a look at our country's Westward Journey nickels.
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