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This unit explores ways people use money differently when they buy goods and services. It also examines how and why individuals and groups seek to safeguard the rights of the consumer. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read the CNNfyi.com story, "A confidence boost," and answer related questions about the U.S. economy. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the meaning of the term consumer surplus, and apply the concept to various scenarios. 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 investigate private organizations that help consumers resolve marketplace disputes. They examine the incentives that these organizations have to assist with consumers problems. 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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- 10th - 11th
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Students discuss responsible consumerism in small groups and consider how consumer-led campaigning for sustainability can be effective. They identify consumer campaigns that have been effective means of change as part of a larger unit. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students investigate the issue of consumer responsibility. They discover whether consumers in the UK should be responsible for consumers from other countries. 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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- 11th - 12th
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Students explore what influences how consumers spend their time and money. More importantly they explore how and why teens are such a target in today's market. Teen consumers have become one of the most important and influential groups of people in today's economy it is extremely important that they be aware of how and why they spend their resources the way they do. Full Review »