Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basics of shopping, including how to make a shopping list, compare prices, and the importance of budgeting. They will also learn about some fun shops and activities available at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, FL.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and crayons or markers for drawing
- A notebook for taking notes
- Access to a computer or tablet (optional for research)
- A map of Pier Park (can be printed from the internet)
Before the lesson, familiarize yourself with Pier Park and its various shops and attractions. You can also look up some fun facts about the area to share with the student.
Activities
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Shopping List Creation:
Have the student create a shopping list of things they might want to buy at Pier Park. Encourage them to think of items from different categories like toys, clothes, or snacks.
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Price Comparison Game:
Using imaginary prices, set up a game where the student has to compare prices of different items. For example, you can say, "This toy costs $10, and that one costs $15. Which one is cheaper?"
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Map Exploration:
Using the map of Pier Park, have the student locate different shops and attractions. Ask them to pick their favorite store and explain why they chose it.
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Budgeting Activity:
Give the student a budget of $20 and have them select items from their shopping list that they can buy without going over their budget. This will help them understand money management.
Talking Points
- "What do you think is important to have when we go shopping?"
- "Why is it good to compare prices before buying something?"
- "Can you tell me what a budget is? Why do we need one?"
- "What kind of things do you think we can find at Pier Park?"
- "If you had $20, what would you like to buy and why?"
- "How can we make sure we have fun while shopping?"
- "What is your favorite store at Pier Park? What do they sell?"