Unit 2:  Economics in Louisiana

Activity 5:  Making Effective Economic Decisions (GLEs:  42, 43, 44)

CC:  These envelopes will contain pretend money, in $20.00, $50.00, and $100.00 denominations - one bill per envelope.

Sample play money printables

http://www.moneyinstructor.com/wsp/playmoney.asp

CC:  Expanded Activity:  Provide the students with the following scenario:

Louisiana has experienced an abnormal seasonal drought that is depleting water sources. Your community is having difficulty in replenishing potable water at the current rate of consumption. You are asked to serve on a citizen’s committee to provide suggestions for conserving the town’s water supply.

The students are placed in small groups with a graphic organizer to provide responses to the following situations.

Use Inspiration software or MS Word to record responses to the scenario.

Inspiration template - "Conserving the Town's Water Supply"

Word template - "Conserving the Town's Water Supply"