Black Friday Lesson Thanksgiving History and Economic Indicators
This Black Friday themed lesson connects the Thanksgiving holiday with your curriculum standards! The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “2 Lies & the Truth” warm-up activity. Then, explore the history of Black Friday & examine its rapid spread around the world. Review key economic vocab 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-nomics” activity where students create colorful turkeys featuring a nation’s economic indicators. Everything you need is included!
Includes Editable, Microsoft Resources & PDF Versions:
- Guided 6-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Printable Fill-in Notes
- Printable Worksheet & Rubric
- Answer Key
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: Black Friday “2 Truths & 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 & Rubric
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 35
Teaching Duration: 50 Minutes
Grades: 5-12