Global Grocery Project and Currency Calculator
Description
Students will be assigned groups of 3 or 4 students. Each member will be assigned the same 5 items from the global grocery list. Students will then work with their group and use the currency calculator to compare prices, convert prices, and average prices. Groups will turn in a spreadsheet of their totals and averages.
Global Grocery Project
First, you need to visit
http://landmark-project.com/ggl/
1. Look at the US grocery list. Ask your teacher to assign your group a smaller list of 5 items from this list.
2. Go to the store and record the prices for the items you have been assigned.
3. Bring your list and prices back to class with you.
4. Work with your group to average the prices.
5. Write down the averages of your groups prices on the sheet provided by your teacher.
Currency Calculator
Visit
http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
1. Enter your groups average prices for items you have off your spreadsheet. Convert the prices from US dollars to Euros, which is the currency used in Spain.
2. Record the price in Euros on the spreadsheet provided by your teacher.
3. Turn in your spreadsheet to your teacher for credit.
Example Spreadsheet
Item |
Average Price in US Dollars |
Price in Euros |
1 lb. Of Hamburger |
$3.89 |
$3.79 |
1 lb. Of Rice |
$.89 |
0.71 |
1 lb of Coffee |
$4.50 |
3.58 |
1 gallon premium unleaded gas |
$3.09 |
2.46 |
1 dozen eggs |
$1.50 |
1.19 |
Conclusion:
Answer the following question on the bottom of your spreadsheet.
Is it less expensive or more expensive to buy groceries in Spain? Why or why not? Give examples that support your response.
Global Grocery and Currency Calculator Checklist
The following checklist will be used to assess your work for this activity.
student
________ student is assigned 5 items to research at the grocery store
________ student returns prices recorded at the grocery store
________ student works in a group of 3 or 4 and compares their prices
group
________ group works together to compare prices
________ group works together to calculate averages
________ group uses currency converter to find out what the items would cost if the American price was converted into the euro.
________ group turns in charts that show their work and has their final calculations recorded.