Market Mission Slides Market Mission
Healthy Clicks • Smart Carts • Virtual Teams
ONLINE CHALLENGE
Your Mission
Search
Use the website's search and filters to find the healthiest foods.
Calculate
Track your cart total and stay within your team's $25 budget.
Collaborate
Share your screen or take turns searching to help your team succeed.
Healthy Habits
1
Zoom In on Labels
Click product images to read the nutrition facts and ingredients.
2
Filter Power
Filter for "Organic" or "Whole Grain" to find better options faster.
3
Watch for Add-Ons
Check for hidden sugars in canned or frozen items on the digital label.
Pro Tip
"Don't just click the first result! Scroll down to compare different brands and sizes for the best nutritional value."
Digital Budgeting
Unit Pricing
Online stores often list the Price per Ounce under the item price.
Website View
Quinoa 12oz
$0.25 / oz
$2.99
The "Quick Add" Trap
Websites suggest items you might like. Stick to your list and budget!
Use Search Bar wisely
Sort by "Price: Low to High"
Check your "Cart" often
Online Teamwork
Communicate
Discuss items before adding them to the virtual cart.
Stay Focused
Keep only the store tabs open. No YouTube or games!
Take Turns
Switch who is "driving" the mouse every 10 minutes.
"Teamwork makes the digital dream work."
Ready to Click?
Checklist
Budget
Task Cards
45 Minutes
Mission Starts Now!
Market Mission Teacher Guide Market Mission
Facilitator's Guide • Online Challenge
60-90 MINS
TEAMS OF 3-4
Objectives
Identify healthy foods using digital labels and filters.
Compare digital unit prices for best online value.
Practice collaborative digital searching.
Materials
Laptops/Tablets (1 per team)
Mission Slideshow
Task Cards & Budget Tracker
Visual Checklist (1 per student)
Teacher Tip: Pre-test the grocery URL to ensure it isn't blocked by school firewall. Choose a site with clear "Nutrition" sections.
Phase 1: Mission Briefing (20 mins)
Roles: Rotate the 'Driver' role every 10 minutes to ensure equitable screen time.
Treasurer
Manages tracker & checks cart.
Driver
Operates keyboard & mouse.
Phase 2: Digital Dash (45 mins)
Teams search for items on the checklist using filters like "low sodium" or "whole grain".
Tab Rule: Only store website open—mimics aisle focus.
Consensus: Whole team must agree before adding to cart.
Debrief Questions
Discovery
Was it harder to find the cheapest item online?
How did sorting change your perspective?
Teamwork
How did you manage screen sharing?
What was the hardest part of one screen?
Differentiation
Support: Provide direct URLs to specific departments. Challenge: Find items with "Fair Trade" or "Regenerative" certifications.
Observation Notes Market Mission Checklist Market Mission
Digital Checklist
TEAM:
DATE:
Search for these items! Once found, check the box and write the product name. Stay on the store website and work together!
Fresh Produce
Green Leafy Vegetable
Root Vegetable (Search: "Root")
A Tropical Fruit
Dairy & Cold
Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
Eggs (Carton of 12)
A Plant-Based Milk
The Pantry
100% Whole Wheat Pasta
A Dry Bean or Lentil
Brown Rice
Digital Sleuth
"Low Sodium" in Product Title
Canned Food: "No Salt Added"
Snack with < 10g of Sugar
Market Mission Task Cards Online Market Mission
TASK CARDS
Budget Master
Search for Peanut Butter . Sort by Price. Find the cheapest and most expensive. Which has more protein?
Your Findings:
Budgeting Skill
Filter Detective
Search for Cereal . Filter for "Whole Grain". Find one where the 1st ingredient is a whole grain.
Your Findings:
Nutrition Skill
Screen Strategy
Decide who is Driver (keyboard) and Inspector (label checker). Rotate roles now!
Team Roles:
Teamwork Skill
Digital Rainbow
Search for a Vegetable that is NOT green. Click the image for "Price per lb". Write it down!
Your Findings:
Discovery Skill
Reviewer Task
Find a product with 5+ reviews. Read one aloud. What did the customer like or dislike about the food?
Team Thoughts:
Social Skill
Frozen Finder
Find Frozen Fruit . Does it have "Added Sugar"? Compare it to canned fruit in "Light Syrup".
Your Comparison:
Comparison Skill
Market Mission Budget Tracker Budget Tracker
THE TREASURER'S LOG
Mission Budget
$25.00
Group Name
Date
# Item Name / Brand Unit Price ($ / oz or lb) Total Item Cost 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grand Total Spending $
The Biggest Bargain
Which healthy item had the best price for its size?
Budget Warning
Did any item almost push you over your $25 budget?
Market Mission Squad • Budget Tracker 1.0