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To market we will go

In a market simulation, students will experience the roles of producers and consumers. The crafts in this market may be easily tied in with winter multicultural holidays (Christmas, Kwaanza, Hanukkah, Hmong New Year, Las Posadas, etc.) Students can purchase gifts for their family members at the market.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 4 English Language Development and Social Studies)

By Ellen Douglas and Melissa Park.

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How many ways?

In this lesson, the second of a six-lesson unit from Illuminations, students estimate the value of collections of pennies, nickels, and dimes. They then determine the exact amount by exchanging sets of pennies or nickels for dimes. As an extension, they... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)

Provided by: Illuminations