Cookie Mining Lesson Plan
Students will demonstrate economics skills in a simulated mining activity.
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Objective
Students will demonstrate economics skills in a simulated mining activity.
Concept
Coal mining is a capital-intensive industry.
Skill Reinforcement
- Critical thinking
- Math-number manipulation
- Cooperative learning
- Evaluation of multiple factors Negotiation and compromise
Grade Level
3-12
Time Needed
One or two class periods
Materials
- play money
- worksheet
- grid paper
- pencils
- three different types of chocolate chip cookies
- flat toothpicks
- round toothpicks
- paper clips