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BELMONT -- From 9--11 a.m. Saturday, Union Local sixth--graders will participate in an economy showcase in the high school commons, having crafted a variety of products that they will sell to the local community.
Melissa Steadman, sixth grade social studies teacher, said the program meets state standards on teaching about the economy, where students learn what to produce for whom using available resources.
"They're all homemade products," she said. "They're going to have a table and display. We talk about competition in the marketplace. We have a lot of kids that are making ornaments. all kinds of Christmas decorations."
Products include wooden decor, baked goods and a hot chocolate bar.
The students will figure in the cost of materials and determine their final profit.
Santa Claus will also make an appearance at the event.
The district campus is located at 66779 Belmont--Morristown Road.