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Don't Answer That Phone!

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Students research the rights of customers in private stores like Subway and the dry cleaners and the use of cell phones. Students determine what laws, if any, are related to such cell phone use and present findings to the class along with suggestions for any changes in their community.

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business owners, cell phones, customer rights, social studies
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7th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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14 days
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