Black Friday & Economics of Thanksgiving Lesson - Microsoft Digital Resources
This Black Friday and Thanksgiving Economics lesson connects the holiday to your curriculum! The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6E format is easy for you to implement.
Start with a fun "Two Lies and a Truth" warm-up activity. Then, explore the history of Black Friday and examine its rapid spread worldwide. Review key economic vocabulary with a matching activity. An "Economic Scene Investigation" challenges students to compare economic indicators from various nations to predict spending on Black Friday.
Extend the lesson with a "Turkey-comics" activity, where students create colorful turkeys featuring a nation’s economic indicators. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Turkey-nomics Activity
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Two Truths and a Lie” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Black Friday “Fun Facts”
- Explain: Economics Vocab Matching Activity
- Elaborate: “Economic Scene Investigation” Activity
- Evaluate: “Big Ideas” Question
- Extend: “Turkey-nomics” Activity
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 35
Teaching Duration: 50 Minutes
Grades: 5-12