Time and Money
This Topic Mini-Research Web Page was developed for
Mrs. Register's Third Grade Class at Lanier County Elementary School
Designed by Danielle Tapp, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher

	What is on a clock? What is on a clock? Take a look at this website and see what is on a clock. There are many parts to a clock. There is an hour hand, a minute hand, and more. Let's find out what each one is.
	Identifying Time How fast are you at telling time? This website gives you many different clocks and asks you to tell what time it is. Use this website to test yourself.
	Change Maker Can you figure out the correct change? This website helps you figure out how much change you will get when you pay for something. If you get the answer right the change is added to your piggy bank. How much can you get in your piggy bank?
	Count My Money Can you count your spare change? Use this website to learn how to count pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Once you have your answer use the keypad to check your answers.

Topic Mini-Research Real World Activity     Your family is going on your dream vacation to anywhere in the United States. As you drive to your destination you will be making several stops. You may stop to get gas, eat, or see something special. You will want to keep a scrapbook of the interesting things you did on your vacation. Each time you stop, you will write down where you stopped, what you bought, how much it cost, and what time you stopped. You are going to use the Identifying Time link to help you draw the clock and the Change Maker link to draw how much money you spent. Having this scrapbook will help you remember your dream vacation forever, so be sure to do a great job!

Steps to Complete Real World Activity 1.  Write a few short sentences about where you and your family will be going for your dream vacation. 2.  Describe at least three stops you will make as you drive to your destination. Include where you stopped, what you bought, how much it cost, and what time you stopped. 3.  Use the Identifying Time link to help you draw a clock showing what time you stopped. 4.  Next, use the Change Maker link to help you draw the amount of money you spent. 5.  After you have created a scrapbook page for at least three stops you and your family made, you will created your scrapbook cover. Use a piece of paper and markers or crayons to create a cover for your scrapbook.  Be sure the cover shows how much fun you and your family had on your dream vacation.

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