Teaching economics isn't always easy for elementary students. When they are at the grocery store, do they buy because of the packaging or because of the flavor? This lesson might make it easier for them to understand WHY we buy the things we buy. We all have opinions that influence our choices. This activity uses a name brand chocolate chip cookie and a store brand, that you will buy. Your students will learn to compare the reasons why they buy the ones they do. In this lesson they also test