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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the definitions and roles of adware and spyware on the Internet. They explore issues of consumer and corporate rights by participating in a discussion regarding the use of these programs. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students learn abouve privacy issues that effect their lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the nature and use of credit cards. They view a video about the role of credit cards and the whole idea of consumer credit. They examine the benefits and disadvantages to both merchants and consumers. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the physical properties of paper and plastic grocery bags. The choice of paper or plastic and its cost to the consumer and the environment are explored in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the guidelines the United States Department of Agriculture places on food. In groups, they create a list of the foods they consume and discuss the political and environmental implications of purchasing the food. They use the internet to research the food situation around the world and how food is stored and transported. To end the lesson, they discover how to be better food consumers to help protect areas of the world facing malnutrition and political unrest. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the patterns of global issues. Answering questions, they apply ideas to help solve global problems. In groups, they complete an analysis model that they apply to different issues. They discuss how different issues affect them personally. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students describe the economic relationship between farmers, consumers, and food companies. They examine the issues regarding the reactions of consumers in this country and other countries to the use of gene-altered crops in food products by reading and discussing "New Trade Threat for U.S. Farmers." Students then write a personal essay expressing their own views on the issues raised in various articles. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students form small groups and determine the role of each group member. Once group roles are assigned, students research information on a prevalent health problem. Students interview people in the health field for appropriate, factual information about services pertaining to their project. Groups conduct research, find accurate, factual information, and create a project recommending effective methods of educating people about health issues. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students in an ESOL class practice skills needed for visiting clothing stores. Among the skills they develop pronunciation of colors and shopping dialogue. To conclude the lesson, students visit clothing stores and write reviews of their experiences by answering a list of questions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate he concept of consumer credit by explaining the benefits of using credit. The costs of their use is discussed in the lesson and the criteria that is used in order to establish credit. They work in cooperative groups in order to complete the credit card fact sheet. Full Review »
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