Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5
Global Cents
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Students develop budgets to meet the basic needs of an American family and a family in Malawi (a country in Southeastern Africa), then create a daily budget for a Malawi family living on less than $1 a day.
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the difference between needs and wants in order to create a daily budget.
- Compare and contrast their own wants, needs, and daily lives with those of families in Malawi.
- Apply their knowledge of daily life in Malawi to create a budget for a Malawian family that stays within a cost of $1 per day.
Features of This Resource
- Includes a “day in the life” narrative from NPR
- Lesson plan has strong connections with the SDGs
- Students categorize needs and wants in various contexts
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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