Mini Society Traditional Cache
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The unmarked trail system that leads to this cache is frequented
by dog walkers in the area. If you ever participated in a 6th grade
hike to Mt Baldy with Bear Valley students, you will quickly
recognize the way. the cache should be accessible in all
seasons.
*** I meant to place a GeoNorth pen in with the log, but forgot.
I'd appreciate it if the FTF could place a pen or pencil in with
the logbook.
Many of Alaska's public schools have adopted a fun and educational
program to teach economics to 5th graders. This program is called
"Mini Society". Mini Society is a student directed program in which
each participating class creates an economy, they name it, produce
currency, set up a government, create and apply for jobs, set wages
and markets goods for sale. The teacher acts as a facilitator of
the program while the children of the class make real life
decisions within the economy. Once all the major decisions about
the economy are in place, the kids participate in a hands on
creative lesson in business strategy. Over several weeks, the
children are asked to come up with an idea or item that they wish
to sell. There is a $10 limit on supplies and they are encouraged
to use recycled goods. These handmade creations are then sold in a
classroom market. The kids learn to set the selling price,
marketing strategy, they have to purchase business licenses (and
food licenses if they wish), pricing, etc. as they learn hands on
about fundamental economic principals including supply and demand,
inflation and business strategy.
This cache is started in honor of this wonderful program which was
the brainchild of economist and educator, Dr. Marilyn Kourilsky of
UCLA. All the initial items placed in this cache are products which
were made and sold by 5th graders at Bear Valley Elementary school.
They were paid for with Nacho Cheese bucks, Bananaville bucks and
Gems (the chosen currencies of the individual classes). I hope you
enjoy these creative items and I encourage you to leave behind some
hand made trade items of your own.
Congratulations to Ladybug Kids on the FTF!!! This is the only
FTF I ever heard of that was found before the cache was even
posted! WELL DONE!
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