Grade Level:
Elementary/Middle
Overview:
In this lesson, students are asked which of two chocolate bars – one with nuts, one without – they prefer. A single representative is taken from each preference group. These representatives are given the chocolate bar that they prefer less, motivating a contractual trade. One student unknowingly has an empty wrapper, eliciting debate after the trade is completed. The class concludes by discussing possible equitable solutions.
Time needed:
~30 minutes
Materials required:
Understanding Contracts Lesson Plan
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies: