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Black Friday and the Economics of Thanksgiving Holiday Lesson - Print & Digital

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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.

 

Digital & Printable Resources:

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

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

 

Total Pages:  35

Teaching Duration: 50 Minutes

Grades: 5-12