Minds On
Questions
- Why do we need money?
- What do you or your family buy with money?
Check out this video
Access the following episode of Canada Crew titled “Canadian Money.”
In this episode, Bebe helps Mo open his piggy bank and they learn about Canadian coins, while Gavin visits Steve at the Canadian Coin and Currency Exchange and learns how coins are made at the Canadian Mint.
Action
Task 1
The following are the Canadian coins: the nickel, the dime, the quarter, the loonie, and the toonie.
Sort the nickel, dime, quarter, loonie, and toonie into an organizational tool of your choice. You can use an audio recording to describe the coins, draw and label the coins on paper, or the use following fillable and printable graphic organizer Coin Chart.
| Name of the coin | Picture of the coin | Value of the coin |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | ||
| Dime | ||
| Quarter | ||
| Loonie | ||
| Toonie |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Coin Chart.
Task 2
Determine the total value of the group of coins in each carousel. The dots under the coins represent how many coins are in the group.
Consolidation
Practice
You are at the laundromat. You have a toonie but laundry only costs $1!
- When you ask the shopkeeper for change, what combination of coins would you ask for?
- What are other ways to make $2 using different coins?
The shopkeeper also sells laundry detergent for $1.
- What combination of coins could you use to pay for the laundry detergent?
You can use the following interactive to explore and count coins. An adult will show you how to use it and then you can try using it yourself.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.