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Turkey Talk

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1. How much would Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2020 for a family of 10?

  1. $37.75
  2. $46.90
  3. $58.85
  4. $70.10

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1. How much would Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2020 for a family of 10?

  • $37.75
  • $46.90
  • $58.85
  • $70.10

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2. How does the cost for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 compare to 2019?

  • The cost in 2020 is higher
  • The cost in 2020 is lower
  • The cost is the same for both years

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2. How does the cost for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 compare to 2019?

  • The cost in 2020 is higher
  • The cost in 2020 is lower
  • The cost is the same for both years

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3. Which price below accurately tells what a 16-pound Thanksgiving turkey costs in 2020?

  • $15.25
  • $19.39
  • $24.55
  • $31.29

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3. Which price below accurately tells what a 16-pound Thanksgiving turkey costs in 2020?

  • $15.25
  • $19.39
  • $24.55
  • $31.29

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4. How did the American Farm Bureau Federation collect data about Thanksgiving food costs?

  • They hired a team to call grocery stores in all 50 states
  • They sent their staff to 5 different large grocery chains
  • They put out a survey on social media for the masses
  • They had 230 volunteers go to stores and report back

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4. How did the American Farm Bureau Federation collect data about Thanksgiving food costs?

  • They hired a team to call grocery stores in all 50 states
  • They sent their staff to 5 different large grocery chains
  • They put out a survey on social media for the masses
  • They had 230 volunteers go to stores and report back

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5. Which of the following is true about American Thanksgiving occurring in the midst of covid 19?

  • Thanksgiving was cancelled because of covid 19
  • Turkeys and other popular food items were in scarcity
  • The CDC provided guidelines for how to celebrate safely
  • All travel between states was banned for the holiday

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5. Which of the following is true about American Thanksgiving occurring in the midst of covid 19?

  • Thanksgiving was cancelled because of covid 19
  • Turkeys and other popular food items were in scarcity
  • The CDC provided guidelines for how to celebrate safely
  • All travel between states was banned for the holiday

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You’ve completed the exercise, now it’s time to learn

more about the current event:

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Discussion Prompt:

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How do you think the costs of holiday meals will change next year? Why?

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Extend Your Learning

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Three Relevant Resources from NGPF:

  • What's the cost of Thanksgiving dinner for ten in 2019? (Question of the Day)
  • PROJECT: Plan a Friendsgiving Dinner (Activity)
  • Infographic: How We Sleep, Eat and Exercise on Thanksgiving (Blog)

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References:

  • Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic (FOX Business)
  • 7 Things You Can Do This Thanksgiving to Stay Safe (NBC NY)

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