Providing a Meaningful Social Studies Experience: Champions' Chocolate Factory.

Presnell, Laurie L.; Shaw, Donna Gail

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ERIC Number: EJ379345

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Publication Date: 1988

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Providing a Meaningful Social Studies Experience: Champions' Chocolate Factory.

Presnell, Laurie L.; Shaw, Donna Gail

Social Studies, v79 n5 p239-43 Sep-Oct 1988

Describes a student teacher's experiences using a classroom simulation to teach fifth graders about the world of work. Summarizes the economic concepts and principles that were illustrated through the simulation of a candy factory. Discusses student activities and reporting in the five-six day lesson and includes a list of resources for teaching economics to elementary students. (GEA)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Economics Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Employment, Experiential Learning, Grade 5, Information Sources, Simulation, Social Studies, Student Experience, Work Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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