Three-quarters of Americans watch the Super Bowl. How much does the average viewer spend?

Answer: $91.58

That adds up to a total of $18.6 billion!

Questions:

• Did your family spend any money on food and drinks for the Super Bowl this year?
• How does your/your family's spending differ from last year's Super Bowl? 
• Would it surprise you to learn that the Super Bowl is the second biggest eating day in terms of consumer spending? Why do you think it's so popular?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (National Retail Federation): 

"A record 203.4 million U.S. adults plan to tune in to the big game. This year, 113.7 million people plan to throw or attend a party, and another 17.6 million plan to watch the game at a bar or restaurant. Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations and other purchases for the day is expected to reach a record $18.6 billion, or $91.58 per person."

About the Author

Kathryn Dawson

Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.