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Economics Lesson: Snowmobile Business Plan

Created by Teacher(s): Sherri Calhoun|Published on: June 8, 2024
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Created by Maine Climate Education Hub teachers

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Students explore the relationship between regional small businesses and climate change through informational text, gameplay, and team brainstorming sessions.

Inquire: Students share their experiences with snowmobiles and brainstorm businesses that benefit from recreational enthusiasts.
Investigate: Students play a game where the success of one’s snowmobile business is dependent on climate factors.
Inspire: Students make forward-looking decisions to promote the recreational opportunities of a geographic area while recognizing that warmer winters are going to require recreational diversification and recruitment of new consumers.
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Subjects: Economics, Career Skills
Duration: 3 hours
Region: Maine
Posted on Jun 08, 2024

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