Unit 2:  Economics in Louisiana

Activity 6: Pick a Car, Any Car (GLEs: 43,44)

CC:  Have the students review the following chart accompanied by the following scenario:

You have saved approximately $5000 to use as a down payment for a new car. Like your parents, you plan to own this vehicle for at least 10 years. You have narrowed your choice to a small, but sporty SUV. Below are the three options you are considering:

In a constructed response format (4-point rubric), have the students discuss the following questions using economic terms:  

Make a choice of vehicle and provide three reasons why that vehicle was selected.

Have class members share their reasons.

Collectively record the reasons given for the students to draw conclusions. An excellent visual for recording answers would be to use Inspiration software.

Use MS Word to provide the scenario and chart for the students along with room for a constructed response.

Word document - "Pick a Car, Any Car"

Use Inspiration software to collectively record student responses.

Inspiration template -  "Pick a Car, Any Car"