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How much is that cupcake really worth?!

Use this as an introductory lesson to supply & demand for Economic, Legal and Political Systems students.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)

By Joy Walker.

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.

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Hey, mom! What's for breakfast?

In this lesson students working in cooperative groups will to discuss food items they consume for breakfast. Using maps, they will locate countries and investigate elements of foreign culture, particularly food. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Social Studies)

Provided by: EconEdLink