Students watch a video on how marketers plan their strategies in supermarkets. In groups, they are given a set amount of money and asked to go through a grocery store simulation with a list. After the simulation, they discuss the...

Students purchase grocery items from the classroom grocery store using appropriate play coins and bills. Students define various economic terms. Students comprehend the concept of a medium for exchange.

Eighth graders use the unit price to compare which local grocery store has the best prices. Assign students to work with a partner and a role. One person is the recorder and the other is the mathematician.

Student write a list of groceries to purchase at the store given a certain amount of money. They check to make sure they have not spent more money than what they have. Then the students get with a partner and compare their two...

Students apply budgeting and shopping strategies. They study consumer shopping skills and guidelines to be a better shopper by comparing stores, comparing prices and unit pricing, brands, using coupons and not being fooled with...

Third graders participate in a shopping spree after listening to Pigs Go to Market: Fun with Math and Shopping. After the story is read aloud, 3rd graders answer discussion questions and review key vocabulary. Students complete provided...

Students explore the use of coupons to promote cost saving and help families remain within their monthly budget. In groups students create a shopping list using coupons provided by the teacher. They record the actual cost of the item as...

Students explore the concept of money. In this money lesson plan, students role play an economy. Students are divided into three categories- the money factory, construction workers, and the grocery store. Students work cooperatively to...

Twelfth graders discover how to calculate the total costs for a party. They determine the unit prices of food and supplies, the quantities needed, and complete a chart displaying their findings. Students calculate the costs per serving...

Students discuss the importance of asking for help during work situations and role play in small groups. They complete clarification worksheets then role play different situations and practice new vocabulary.