numismatic tools & lesson plans for teachers
One of the primary goals of the ANA is to advance the study of money along educational, historical and scientific lines, as well as enhance interest in the hobby among school-age children. The following resources and lesson plans are tools for teachers.
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Lesson Plans
Pick a Year, Any Year
When we discuss a coin's "value", what do we really mean? This presentation takes you back to the year 1912. Help your students learn how to use a coin as a catalyst to research world, national and local events of any year.
When we discuss a coin’s “value”, what do we really mean? This PowerPoint presentation takes you back to the year 1912. Help your students learn how to use a coin as a catalyst to research world, national and local events of any year.
Evolution of the U.S. Silver Dollar
The dollar has
been the flagship coin of the United States Mint. Show your students how the
development of the dollar and its various designs are a window into our history
and culture.
The
dollar has been the flagship coin of the United States Mint. Show your students
how the development of the dollar and its various designs are a window into our
history and culture.
German Hyperinflation
The economy is always a current event. Use this presentation to explain the cause of inflation. Show how the events of the First World War led Germany down the path of financial ruin.
The economy is always a current event. Use this PowerPoint to explain the cause of inflation. Show how the events of the First World War led Germany down the path of financial ruin.
For more information on the history of hyperinflation, visit this link: https://commodity.com/blog/hyperinflation/
Oh, the State I'm In
Use the State Quarter Program to help students learn about geography and history with a little letter composition practice included for good measure.
A Roman Wedding
A great culminating project after researching Roman coins. Teach how many modern day wedding customs got their start in Rome.
Roman Coin Research
Use ancient Roman coins as a vehicle to recreate an archaeological dig and research rulers of the Roman Empire!
Current Events on Coins
The images found on coins reflect society. Challenge students to design their own coin to commemorate an event!
Denomination Dilemma
Ever paid for an item with a twenty cent piece? Use obsolete denominations to help improve student calculations.
World War I
Teach your students about World War I with these educational workbooks filled with challenging and interesting activities.
- Middle School Workbook (PDF)
- Middle School Answer Key (PDF)
- High School Workbook (PDF)
- High School Answer Key (PDF)