Maker to Market: Economics & Finance in the Kitchen
This workshop will walk participants through the multiple stages of bringing a food product to market. This lesson is an effective way to introduce and present economic and financial principles. Concepts include earning money through a job, making a food product to sell and purchasing a food product with money earned. Jobs include following instructions and cleaning up. There are multiple cross curricular connections and the hands-on aspect is highly engaging for students. The concept is adaptable to all grade levels but this workshop will focus on 1st-4th grades. Includes a hands-on cooking activity doable in the classroom.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
1 hour of professional development credit
a choice of a children's literature selection tied to the presentation