Pinching Pennies

Joe Merhib Kristan Gossen Y1

Lesson Objectives

• 1. Students can understand and demonstrate the process of using a triple beam balance.

• 2. Students can understand and demonstrate the process of using a metric ruler.

Pass Skills

Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure Process Standard 4: Interpret and Communicate Content Standard 1:1 Physical Properties in Matter

Lesson Snapshot

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Engage

- Begin by giving the students a brief history about coins and how they have changed throughout history. Students will then predict the weight and size of each coin. •

Explore

- Students will measure and weigh the coins. They will also design a data table and fill it in accordingly.

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Explain

- Students compare, contrast, and share their findings.

Elaborate

- Guide the students in real world connections by explaining the importance of coin size in a vending machine.

Evaluate

- Students will revisit their early predictions and compare and contrast their results.