Computer Lab Ideas
December 2013
Using Excel - The Cost of Christmas
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
3rd - 5th Grade
Each year, the PNC Christmas Price Index® is used in classrooms as an entertaining, simple way to introduce basic economic concepts. The change in the prices of Christmas gifts, year after year, provides an excellent lesson on inflation and other economic trends. Plus, similarities to the U.S. Consumer Price Index make it a fun and easy way to study economic indicators.
For 2013, PNC is creating an unprecedented experience to help deliver the cost of Christmas. The updated site offers a chance to build and customize each of the gifts, and provides a price chart and explanation of how the PNC Christmas Price Index was determined.
Kidspiration
Kindergarten - 2nd grade

3rd - 5th Grade

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