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Give and Take

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Young scholars analyze a scheduling dilemma. In this opportunity cost and trade-offs instructional activity, students must schedule the school gym for basketball games, but there are not enough hours for all the games. Groups determine how time will be allotted, draw a graph of their decision, and justify their choices in front of the class.

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making decisions, opportunity cost, trade

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choice, opportunity cost, trade, trade off, social studies
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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