Counting Money

First, you will be partner up with your fifth grade reading buddy. Your buddy is not there to give you the answers. He or she is there to guide you and help you if you get stuck. It is your responsibility to turn in your work to the correct folder on the Work Management shelf.

1. Print out the Video Worksheet from the Attachment files at the bottom of this WebQuest page. View two short animated videos on money (make sure you use the appropriate volume). As you watch the videos, answer the questions from the worksheet. Place this worksheet in your Money folder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_6-pFkugU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3tVrTFcKk&feature=related

2. Learn what the coins look like and what they are worth.

Click to see:

penny http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_penny

nickel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nickel

dime http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Dime

quarter http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_quarter

half-dollar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_half_dollar_coin

3. Print out the Coin of Choice worksheet from the Attachment files at the bottom of this WebQuest page. Color and cut out your own coins. Don't forget to write the value of each coin on the back. Place these coins in your Money folder.

4. Complete "Counting Money" Activity

http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/11.asp

5. Click and play "Counting Change" Game.

http://www.hbschool.com/activity/counting_money/

6. (Optional) Help out at the farm using your advanced money skills

http://www.kidsplaypark.com/games/farm/