Principals, Lead Teachers, Social Studies & Art Teachers: This is a fun event to hold for your school! Hold a simulated coin convention for grades 4-8. Students create their own clay coin using ideas from the traits/ information on circulated coins. They must make up or create the details on their coin. They make up a nation, currency, year, profile, etc. They can insert a motto, as well. They will need a stylus or sharp pointed pen to write or inscribe in the clay. If student is unable to