SECOND GRADE MARKET DAY   

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Dear Parent(s),

Second graders are currently studying Economics “the science that

deals with the making, distributing, selling and purchasing of goods and services”.  On Wednesday,  March 27, 2019,  students will have a wonderful opportunity to participate in “Market Day”.  This will be a great way to help students get a understanding of economics by creating a business plan, producing a good or service and selling it to their classmates in a “market place” setting.  Market Day will be a fun and exciting activity that will give students

a hands-on experience of how the economy works.

We look forward to this exciting day!

2nd Grade Teachers  

     

Requirements:

1. Students must  complete and submit a business plan to their teacher by  
Thursday, March 14, 2019.    

2. Students must design a “Market Day Booth” to advertise their business.   
The booth must display the name of the business and the cost of the
goods or services.  Cardboard boxes, poster board or file folders may be used
to create the display booth.

3. Goods and services must be priced between $.25  - $1.00 ($.05 increments).

4. Students should bring  in no more than $2.00 in change  to make
purchases and should have a change pouch to hold their coins. They should
also bring in a bag to hold their items that they purchase.     

5. Goods Requirements:   All items should be handmade.  
Glass items, Store bought items, foods,  slime, and beverages
will not be permitted.  
Students should make  5 to 10(maximum)  of the SAME items to be sold.     

Examples:   bookmarks, keychains, birdhouse, jewelry,
homemade toys,  pencil holder, etc. (see below)

6.  Services Requirements: Artist Session,  Shoe tying session,
card game, etc.

7. Students should be well versed on their product.  They should be
able to tell othershow the product is used, why it is useful,
and why they should purchase the product.  

8.  BE CREATIVE!!!!!

Market Day Business Plan

BY:  ____________________________           
Due Date:  Thursday, March 14, 2019

Store Name - Be sure to come up with a name that
will attract customers!________________________________

I will provide a Good  or Service (circle one)

Name of Good or Service______________________________

Price - _______________  ($.05 increments up to $1.00)

Materials Needed:

___________________________  

___________________________   

___________________________  

This is an illustration of my product/ illustration.

Rubric
25- Student develops a product to sell and brings more than 3 items on the correct due date

25- Student sets up his or her shop neatly, sells the product in a friendly manner, collects money and gives change correctly to the consumer.

25- Items are priced in 5 cent increments. Student has a sign that is neatly made and includes the product name, cost of product, and a picture to represent what is being sold

25-Student spoke clearly during presentation. Student was aware of what he or she was presenting.