Lesson Plan

Ponzi? An April Fool's Day History and Economics Lesson Plan

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Students explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics instructional activity, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Students invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme works over the course of a few weeks.

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Resource Details
Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation