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A "Sweet" Lesson in Economics Lesson PlanA "Sweet" Lesson in Economics Lesson Plan
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A "Sweet" Lesson in Economics

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Students discover how to determine the flavor of a jellybean using different key documents.  In this economics lesson, students discuss Virginia economics and begin an activity in which they will help decide on the what jellybean flavors should represent Virginia.  Students use various documents to help them determine the flavor and then write an essay on what the "new" jellybean flavor of Virgina would look and taste like. 

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essay writing, inventions, inventors, economics, virginia

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Agriculture, economics, essay, invention, virginia, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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