Thanksgiving/Black Friday Ideas for ECON/PFL 2023 – Jay’s Resource List
U.S. Government and Safety Resources
“American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Fun Facts”, U.S. Census, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/fun-facts/aian-month.html, Oct 2023 (but celebrated in November)
“Keep Risky Habits Out of the Kitchen this Thanksgiving”, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nov 2023, https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/11/13/keep-risky-habits-out-kitchen-thanksgiving
Primary Source Set on Thanksgiving resources, Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/thanksgiving/
“Thanksgiving Day Fun Facts (handout and teaching guide)”, U.S. Census, https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/fun-facts/thanksgiving.html Currently shows 2022 edition, but new one should be up this week.
“Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips”, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Nov 2023, https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/thanksgiving-safety-tips
“Thanksgiving Safety Tips”, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/thanksgiving, 2023.
Wall Street Journal, articles on the economic issues around November “holidays”:
“Five Economic Signs You’re Smart to Procrastinate on Holiday Shopping This Year”, Nov 2023, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aixmUPlqp2HwDkF8CM46vRzPMb_r_0-D/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104789806294699697486&rtpof=true&sd=true
“Macy’s Turns Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Into NFTs”, Nov 2021, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1We6KFLBpt4rAoNJC9uTffQ00bHgiQMWw/view?usp=sharing
“Thanksgiving Was Born From America’s Struggles”, Nov 2023, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fK3rFYTLiGBD54auJq8aNEp2tSV2aLOh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104789806294699697486&rtpof=true&sd=true
“Thanksgiving Leftovers for Days? That’s Just the Way These People Like It”, Nov 2022, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1956HzGrW6UR1Hwiyo09EKQrJxaGFA0Wo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104789806294699697486&rtpof=true&sd=true
NGPF Resources (mostly financial literacy) – REMEMBER, you need an NGPF account (free) to use these!
“Activity Spotlight: Plan a Friendsgiving Dinner”, Next Gen Personal Finance, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/activity-spotlight-plan-a-friendsgiving-dinner/ and https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C8NBZBlUowJTsmr-xxSq7EUivEIetLdVeQLq5i39Af8/edit PLUS – An alternative way to organize the “Friendship Dinner” activity - https://www.ngpf.org/blog/activities/how-one-teacher-customizes-the-plan-a-friendsgiving-dinner-project/
“Feast and Finance: A New Thanksgiving Picture Puzzle”, Nov 2023, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/curriculum-announcements/feast-and-finance-a-new-thanksgiving-picture-puzzle/ (blog article w/links) and https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4IdMKiBM0pzhXf2a-1w5ZrdswozdxA9fkGhwFWhXnc/edit (direct link to the activity)
“Fincap Friday: Deals for Days”, Next Gen Personal Finance, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoYeFrfLZiY (video) and https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-deals-for-days/
“FinCap Friday: Prices Have Grown for Food at Home”, Nov 2022, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-prices-have-grown-for-food-at-home/ (blog article) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikiY4RsMPx8 (YouTube link). PLUS, a blog article with Tim & Yanely connecting this FinCap Friday to rising prices on the Thanksgiving menu, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/sneak-peek-of-fincap-friday-tim--yanely-discuss-rising-prices-on-the-menu-this-thanksgiving/
“Fincap Friday: Turkey Talk” (from Next Gen Personal Finance), Nov 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIyliy1jNXc (video) and https://www.ngpf.org/blog/fincap-friday/fincap-friday-turkey-talk/ (blog article w/links)
“Podcasts in the Classroom - Holiday Shopping Spree”, Next Gen Personal Finance, Dec 2021, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/podcasts-in-the-classroom/podcasts-in-the-classroom-holiday-shopping-spree/
NGPF – “Questions of the Day” related to November holidays:
“Question of the Day: What percent of Black Friday shoppers expected to shop online?” (from Next Gen Personal Finance), Nov 2020, https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z_y4vcY0ZrWTmg2IGDSgs2JfFh6TkH9Eruj5Mb8RX5k/edit#slide=id.g1822743e2d_0_0 (presentation slides) and https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percent-of-black-friday-shoppers-expected-to-shop-online/ (blog article w/links)
“Question of the Day: What’s The Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 in 2021?” (from Next Gen Personal Finance), Nov 2021, https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12wwgNfELy7Kc58ndLgLmtFTlkaT6GJBWLvWN08qDSZ4/edit#slide=id.gb0ca769afb_0_178 (presentation slides) and https://www.ngpf.org/blog/budgeting/question-of-the-day-whats-the-cost-of-a-thanksgiving-dinner-for-ten-in-2021/ (blog article w/links)
“Question of the Day [Native American Heritage Month]: Can you guess any of the 3 top-selling menu items at this popular Indigenous restaurant?”, Nov 2023, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-native-american-heritage-month-can-you-guess-any-of-the-3-top-selling-menu-items-at-this-popular-indigenous-restaurant/
“Question of the Day: How much do consumers spend on pumpkin flavored products in a year?”, Nov 2023, https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-how-much-do-consumers-spend-on-pumpkin-flavored-products-in-a-year/
Thanksgiving, etc.. articles from economists’ blogs:
“Econlife Quiz: Do You Know Your Thanksgiving Economics?”, Econlife, Nov 2021, https://econlife.com/2021/11/econlife-quiz-do-you-know-your-thanksgiving-economics/
“How Presidents Changed Thanksgiving”, Econlife, Nov 2022, https://econlife.com/2022/11/how-preidents-changed-thanksgiving/
“How Thanksgiving became the most popular day of the year to run a 5K: the history and economics of the Turkey Trot”, The Hustle, Nov 2018, https://thehustle.co/thanksgiving-turkey-trot/
“The Pilgrims’ Real Thanksgiving Lesson”, Independent Institute, Nov 2022, https://www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=1423
“A quick look at the economics around Thanksgiving”, Monday Morning Economist, Nov 2021, https://www.mondayeconomist.com/p/thanksgiving
“Thanksgiving Top Ten List for 2021”, Econlife, Nov 2021, https://econlife.com/2021/11/thanksgiving-top-ten-list-for-2021/
“The Top Ten Economic Ideas That Explain Thanksgiving”, Econlife, Nov 2022, https://econlife.com/2022/11/the-thanksgiving-top-ten-economic-ideas/
Other general ECON/PFL/Social Studies articles on November “holidays”:
“2023 holiday shopping outlook: An early look at how consumers plan to shop this season”, National Retail Federation, Oct 2023, https://nrf.com/blog/2023-holiday-shopping-outlook
“Are marshmallows candy? It’s a sticky question for state sales taxes” (article or podcast episode), Marketplace, Nov 2022, https://www.marketplace.org/2022/11/22/marshmallows-candy-state-sales-taxes/
“Black Friday Shopping Could Look Different This Year, Experts Say”, NerdWallet, Nov 2023, https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/black-friday-shopping-could-look-different-this-year-experts-say
“Black Friday Shopping Statistics”, Capital One Shopping Research, Oct 2023, https://capitaloneshopping.com/research/black-friday-statistics/
“The classist vilification of the Black Friday shopper”, VOX.com, Nov 2018, https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/11/20/18103890/black-friday-shopping-coverage-classism-racism
“The Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal State by State”, Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability, Nov 2022, https://ag.purdue.edu/cfdas/data-resources/the-cost-of-a-thanksgiving-meal-state-by-state/
“Cyber Monday Shopping Statistics”, Capital One Shopping Research, Oct 2023, https://capitaloneshopping.com/research/cyber-monday-statistics/
“Cyber Monday online sales hit a record $11.3B, driven by demand, not just inflation, says Adobe”, Tech Crunch, Nov 2022, https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/29/cyber-monday-online-sales/
“The history of Cyber Monday and what to expect in 2023”, NBC News, updated Nov 2023, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ncWYvjOZ_dEeWkQQcJ6J4vLcbj1G12su/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104789806294699697486&rtpof=true&sd=true
“Mayonnaise eggnog? Here’s why brands still gamble on wacky food promotions” (article or podcast episode), Marketplace, Dec 2022, https://www.marketplace.org/2022/12/06/mayonnaise-eggnog-heres-why-brands-still-gamble-on-wacky-food-promotions/
“October Consumer Food Insights Report highlights Thanksgiving meal plans”, Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability, Oct 2023, https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2023/11/october-consumer-food-insights-report-highlights-thanksgiving-meal-plans.html
“On the menu this Thanksgiving: the busiest air travel weekend in 18 years”, MarketWatch, Nov 2023, https://www.marketwatch.com/story/on-the-menu-this-thanksgiving-the-busiest-air-travel-weekend-in-18-years-06223899?mod=search_headline
“Opinion: Who needs to rush into stores on Black Friday? I shop by catalog instead.”, MarketWatch, Nov 2023, https://www.marketwatch.com/story/who-needs-to-shop-online-heres-why-im-still-hooked-on-catalogs-8ab38e49
“Small Business Saturday helps retailers who aren’t caught in the supply chain” (article or podcast episode), Marketplace, Nov 2022, https://www.marketplace.org/2021/11/26/small-business-saturday-helps-retailers-who-arent-caught-in-the-supply-chain/
“Thanksgiving guest etiquette 101”, CNN and Food Network, Nov 2023, https://www.cnn.com/wbd/thanksgiving-guest-etiquette-101/index.html
The updated information for the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner in 2022 from the Farm Bureau - https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-survey-shows-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-up-20
“Winter Holiday Retail Holiday and Seasonal Trends”, National Retail Federation, Nov 2023, https://nrf.com/research-insights/holiday-data-and-trends/winter-holidays