Black Friday Economics Lesson - Thanksgiving Consumerism Holiday Activity

This lesson explores Black Friday and connects the Thanksgiving holiday to your curriculum. The activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6-E format is easy for you to use. Everything you need is included!

Start with a “Two Truths and a Lie” warm-up, followed by a review of key economics vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, discuss the history of Black Friday and examine how it rapidly spread worldwide. An “ESI: Economic Scene Investigation" challenges students to compare economic indicators from various nations to predict consumer spending trends on Black Friday. Finally, students create colorful turkeys featuring a nation’s economic indicators with a fun "Turkey-nomics" activity.

What's Included:

• Guided Lesson Slides
• Fill-in Notes
• Turkey-nomics Activity
• Fill-in Rubric
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  35

Teaching Duration: 50 Minutes

Grades: 5-12