Activities

1. Title: That Makes Cents!
2. Authors: Sharon Bailey, Sharon Salmons, Kindergarten, Shepard Elementary
   Activity Summary: Movie that presents lighthearted introduction to the penny, complete with an animated cat and heads and tails views. Movie is followed by a game in which the player is challenged to identify a penny from a number of coins moving around the screen and drag it to a gumball machine. Surprises ensue.
   Date: March 2000
   Required Browser Plugin: Shockwave
   Supporting Online Materials: Economic Glossary

Note: The game above teaches properties of the penny. Of course, in class we also teach the properties of other coins such as: the quarter, dime, and nickel.

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