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Economics: Market surveys

This lesson plan is for an accelerated, academically gifted 4th/5th grade combination class. The unit of study is economics (social studies). This lesson was designed as a supplemental lesson for a unit I taught called Mini-Society (supported by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership). I taught this unit for the first time this year after attending a workshop at Chapel Hill, NC. This lesson enhances the Mini-Society unit in which children create their own businesses.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics and Social Studies)

By Denise Delp.

To market we will go

In a market simulation, students will experience the roles of producers and consumers. The crafts in this market may be easily tied in with winter multicultural holidays (Christmas, Kwaanza, Hanukkah, Hmong New Year, Las Posadas, etc.) Students can purchase gifts for their family members at the market.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 4 English Language Development and Social Studies)

By Ellen Douglas and Melissa Park.

Resources on the web

Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education

Help students of all ages find their own entrepreneurial opportunities with the opportunities, lessons and resources on this site. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Cool Planet for Teachers

This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: OxFam