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Advertising: behind the image
Students analyze popular advertisements in order to see how the different forms of marketing can shape individual needs, wants, and purchasing decisions. Download the lesson plan (PDF)
If money grew on trees
In this lesson, students evaluate needs and wants by planning and organizing a multi-paragraph piece of writing in response to the question: “What would you do if money grew on trees?” Download the lesson plan (PDF) History of money (interactive) … MORE
Supermarket sweep
Students will participate in a comparison shopping exercise by researching the price of various food items using an internet grocery store website and/or store flyers. Download the lesson plan (PDF)
Pros and cons of hybrid cars
Hybrid cars are increasingly popular. In this lesson, students investigate the costs and benefi ts of using hybrid cars over gasoline-powered cars by comparing the cost and environmental impact of both types of vehicles. Prerequisite knowledge: students should have been … MORE
