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Why Things Cost What They Cost

The real journey from raw material to price tag — and who gets paid along the way.

Ages 8–12 ~4.0 hours total
1

The Journey of a Product

From raw material to shop shelf — every step adds a cost.

2 lessons

Supply and Demand: The Invisible Seesaw

Ages 10–14 25 min Beginner

When Companies Rig the Game: Price Fixing and Cartels

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate
2

Who Gets Paid?

Workers, middlemen, shareholders — follow the money through the chain.

2 lessons

The $5 T-Shirt: Who Really Pays?

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate

Food Miles and Hidden Costs

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate
3

The Hidden Costs

Environmental damage, human cost, planned obsolescence — the price tag doesn't tell the whole story.

2 lessons

Why Everything Keeps Getting More Expensive

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate

Shrinkflation: The Sneaky Price Rise

Ages 10–14 25 min Beginner